Burnt Toast Never Tasted So Good

Another posting from Boulder...

Burnt Toast is a restaurant located on The Hill in Boulder. Burnt Toast has the ambience of an old town coffee shop that eschews symmetry in favor of the beauty of the found object. The staff is welcoming, the food delicious, and every Thursday night, they have a wine tasting. It's a laid-back social affair, involving several bottles, loosely chosen around a theme. Attendees are typically of varying degrees of sophistication but no less eager to sample the selected vintages and to nibble on the fruits, cheeses, and meats provided by the restaurant. I've found that the tastings are inconsistently attended. One night, it might be standing room only and on other nights it could be an intimate affair with you, your friends and the hosts. The only sure thing is that you'll enjoy yourself.

A little over a week ago, they swapped wine for bourbon, and we tasted everything from "moonshine" to varieties that had been aged for almost two decades. It was a quiet night, with myself and some friends the only ones in attendance. I always felt a bit out of my league when it comes to tasting wine. But bourbon is less demanding. It seemed much easier to zero in on the qualities you liked and didn't like. Overall it was a fine night. I'm not sure if and when they'll do bourbon again, but if you have a free Thursday night, and a penchant for good food and wine in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, check it out.