The Oxford Hotel & Spa, 130th Anniversary

Ross and I were invited to attend The Oxford Hotel’s 130th Anniversary & what an evening! Denver’s iconic hotel celebrated with a 4 course dinner put on by Urban Farmer & a whiskey pairing hosted by Laws Whiskey House.

The Oxford Hotel & Spa anchors the popular LoDo District with 80 luxurious guest rooms and 10,000 square feet of elegant event space.

Upon arrival at The Oxford, we were enveloped in Art Deco Architecture with hard edges & richly embellished designs accentuated by gleaming metal chandeliers. The combination of stark, geometric lines and shapes with grandiose ornamentation transported us back to a Roaring 20s design style - think Gatsby - bold & striking. The Oxford's aesthetic really set the mood for a splendid evening and The Sage Room (where the dinner was held) was dreamily decorated with moody candelabras, candles & fall foliage.

Our dinner was led by Laws Whiskey House Founder Al Laws. The dinner featured four decadent courses, each paired with a special Laws Whiskey House selection. The new Oxford Hotel 130th Anniversary Label Four Grain Bourbon was debuted at dinner.

Our dinner was created by acclaimed Urban Farmer Executive Chef Ryan Rau.

The Beef Tartare was made with pecorino foam & mushroom relish.

YUM. This was by far the best beef tartare I have ever had. The pieces of high-quality beef tenderloin were large and highly seasoned. The beef was vibrantly tasty and melted in our mouths. The prickly acidities of the mushroom relish paired beautifully with the first whiskey; it balanced the richness of the dish.

The Warm Farmhouse Salad was made with baby bok choy & seared halloumi.

The warm baby bok choy was crunchy yet tender & packed with flavor. It had a swoon worthy golden sear that made this veggie a showstopper. The bok choy had a slightly bitter mineral flavor that evoked the spice flavor and aroma from the second whiskey.

The 6 oz Prime Filet came with family-style sides including potato puree, seared greens & tableside mushrooms. The Filet was paired with the Oxford Hotel's 130th Anniversary Label Four Grain Bourbon.

WOW this filet. The filet was medium-rare perfection with buttery tenderness and mild beef flavor. The 130th Anniversary Label Four Grain Bourbon provided a nice sweet counterpoint to the deep savory-ness of the filet & mushrooms. The Bourbon was aged over seven years and this dynamic whiskey had notes of wildflower honey, dried cherries and cedar (celebrating two true Colorado originals).

The Butterscotch Sundae was butterscotch brownies served family style.

The Butterscotch Brownies were chewy, brown sugary triangles that were dangerously delicious. They were the perfect combination of chewy and sweet with a delicately crisp top. I DEVOURED two of these without hesitation lol - more please! The fourth bourbon led with flavors of vanilla and caramel and paired well with the butterscotch brownies.

WHAT. A. MEAL.

& what superb dinner guests! The group that gathered for the 130th Anniversary at The Oxford was nothing short of amazing.

HUGE thanks to The Oxford Hotel, Laws Whiskey House and Urban Farmer teams for hosting us. It was such a beautiful evening. We will see you all again soon!

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