{"id":2451898,"date":"2019-12-05T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T18:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=317055"},"modified":"2019-12-05T11:11:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T18:11:00","slug":"asher-on-aspen-the-kemo-sabe-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/asher-on-aspen-the-kemo-sabe-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Asher on Aspen: The Kemo Sabe Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery p402_hide\" readability=\"6.0714285714286\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-317055-930\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-1024x682.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Courtesy Photo | Patrons enjoy the bar located upstairs at Kemo Sabe.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-2\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>Patrons enjoy the bar located upstairs at Kemo Sabe.<\/strong><br \/>Courtesy Photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-1024x682.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Patrons enjoy the bar located upstairs at Kemo Sabe.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Courtesy Photo | Cheers to one of Aspen's best-kept secrets, the upstairs bar at Kemo Sabe\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Cheers to one of Aspen&#8217;s best-kept secrets, the upstairs bar at Kemo Sabe<\/strong><br \/>Courtesy Photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-1.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Cheers to one of Aspen's best-kept secrets, the upstairs bar at Kemo Sabe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-2-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Courtesy Photo | \" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><strong><\/strong><br \/>Courtesy Photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/asher-atw-120519-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/magazines\/aspen-times-weekly\/the-kemo-sabe-experience\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/magazines\/aspen-times-weekly\/the-kemo-sabe-experience\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Almost in unison, our boots clinked on the hardwood floor as we walked into the store.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">We were greeted by employees who welcomed us with a tip of the hat and a warm smile. I spotted the owner, Tom Yoder, in the distance. He was dressed in his signature silverbelly cowboy hat, a button-down red flannel and stylish jeans that were tucked into his knee-high cowboy boots. He quickly approached our group and kindly wished me a happy birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Kemo Sabe is one of my favorite escapes in Aspen and I couldn\u2019t think of anywhere else I\u2019d rather spend my birthday. Upon arrival, I always feel as if I have been transported into another world. The Western cowboy ambiance reminds me of simpler times and the classic country tunes have a sweet way of raising my spirits. One of my dear friends and I happen to share a birthday and we both agreed this was the perfect way to celebrate another year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Just above the Kemo Sabe store lives a quaint little watering hole that is undeniably Aspen\u2019s best-kept secret. Primarily reserved for private events, the bar is also open to clients and friends who are lucky enough to be invited upstairs. I have lived in this town for almost four years and attending a party in this unique event space has always been on the bucket list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Cowboy boots lined the stairs that led us up to the Western-themed rendezvous. Turn-of-the-century vintage saddles were positioned against the wall \u2014 with one of them holding a Remington 1850 in the holster. A Cheyenne ceremonial dress hangs next to a buffalo skull just above John Wayne\u2019s old hat \u2014 all of which are for sale. The bison mount, whom employees have named Roosevelt, looms over the store diligently while keeping a watchful eye over bar patrons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">One by one, our friends start to arrive. Everyone is dressed in their best Western wear attire and I could not be more content with the people in attendance and the friendly ambiance now surrounding me. It was so entertaining to witness everyone\u2019s reactions to the cowboy haven that is Kemo Sabe. Many of my friends had experienced the store but not necessarily the upstairs bar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">George Strait echoes over the loudspeaker. I scan the room and proudly observed my friends singing along to \u201cAmarillo By Morning.\u201d A 1930s Gibson guitar sits quietly in the corner adjacent to the refrigerator which is fully stocked with a wide selection of beers. There is a shotgun nestled next to a longhorn skull that has been deliberately transformed into a shotski.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">One could spend hours marveling over the decor in the store. Horse whips (known as quirts) dangle from an antique vintage rake. Patrons are invited to hang their coats on the same rack that holds vintage chaps from the early 1900s. It\u2019s safe to assume most things in the store are available for purchase; however, don\u2019t fall in love quite yet with the custom-made, hand-tooled Kemo Sabe leather bag that is on display. This particular bag was gifted to the owner and is unfortunately off-limits for purchase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">The staff begins to circulate appetizers and almost immediately, my friend alerts us that the staff has branded my initials into the buns of the brisket sliders. Later I find out my initials were also branded into the clementines positioned on the fruit display. I was impressed with the staff\u2019s desire to make the event personalized and heartfelt. It was as if I had known the staff for years, when in reality, I was meeting these people for the very first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">One of the bartenders asked to refill my drink and I wondered how this night could get any better. To my surprise, it absolutely did.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">I hear a confident voice over the megaphone, directing us to turn our attention downstairs. The team at Kemo Sabe walked through the front door and surprised us with the most scrumptious-looking cupcakes. My cheeks turned a rosy shade of red as they approached us with the tray of desserts and friends began to sing \u201cHappy Birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">The evening was truly a one-of-a-kind affair from start to finish. There is absolutely no where else in town that offers this kind of experience and ambiance. If you\u2019re in need of a unique event space, gallop on over to the upstairs bar at Kemo Sabe and impress your friends with this unparalleled experience. Yee-haw!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/magazines\/aspen-times-weekly\/the-kemo-sabe-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patrons enjoy the bar located upstairs at Kemo Sabe.Courtesy Photo Cheers to one of Aspen&#8217;s best-kept secrets, the upstairs bar at Kemo SabeCourtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Show CaptionsHide Captions Almost in unison, our boots clinked on the hardwood floor as we walked into the store. 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