A little “chefy”-A lot of history
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Spaghetti West and the Wooden Nickel present a lasagna-like layering of American West and Italian cultures in an elevated honky tonk setting. This hoedown features a tasting of Southwest Italian wines from Campania and Sardinia, as well as Birra Meabrea, Italy’s oldest family-owned brewery, and regional delights from Elk Avenue Prime’s culinary team. Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and RMCMA Songwriter of the Year, Ryan Chrys, will be performing an acoustic mix of originals and covers. Put on your Western duds because we’ll be handing out prizes for Best Dressed Cowgirl and Cowboy, too!
From Denver, CO, USA, Ryan Chrys brings forth new energy to music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influenced by the songs and personalities of legends like Waylon, Willie and Cash, he drives his sound with a gritty style and a rock n’ roll attitude. After 23 years in the Colorado scene, Ryan Chrys was one of the youngest to be inducted into the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023. Touring band, Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts has been nominated in the Ameripolitan Music Awards, named Colorado Country Band of the Year, iHeartMedia Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards Songwriter of the Year, and have directly supported Dwight Yoakam, Shooter Jennings, The Bellamy Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and more. They regularly perform at major venues and festivals both nationally and internationally.
A one-of-a-kind historic bar
Constructed in 1880, The Wooden Nickel served as the area tavern until prohibition period, later becoming a local pool hall. Beloved by locals, this historic establishment was reassembled by the community after a devastating fire in the 1985. The original bar still stands, which traveled by train from Philadelphia to Leadville, circa 1895, finally delivered by horse-drawn wagon to its home in Crested Butte.
The contemporary iteration of The Wooden Nickel is anything but… Original materials were used to reassemble this landmark, offering additional seating and event space. The enduring structure is dressed in beautifully preserved wood panelling, crushed velvet and brass fixtures. The wear from years of good times sets the stage for the most genuine old western Colorado experience. Today, the Nickel provides rifts on era specific cocktails, modern drink trends and chefy takes on classic dishes. Available for standard service and special events.
Drinks for the ages…
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Saloon is an understatement…
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PB&J Cakes
Brunch!
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Croque Madame
Brunch!
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OBs's Chicken Sando
Brunch!
Over 100 years old and still kicken’
“Ask us about the Nikolashka.”
In the heart of Crested Butte
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222 Elk Ave
Crested Butte CO 81224
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Open 7 Days a Week
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4pm-5:30pm
Dinner Sun - Thur 4pm - 9pm
Dinner Fri - Sat 2pm - 10pm
Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-2pm
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