New in Laramie = Exciting

Friends often ask me how I would define Laramie, and I guess I would have to go with Small College Town.  I think population estimates are <30,000 (and that total must include some off-campus students).  The small town environment isn't for everyone, but I happen to love it.  And Laramie does have the benefits of a being a "college town" even if it is on the smaller side.

Options for eating out or going out for drinks are decent given the size of Laramie, but the idea of a new restaurant or bar is pretty exciting after you've been frequenting the same few places for several years.  Some recent additions have included a Thai restaurant and an Indian restaurant (both serve good food and are very loved by those in Laramie looking for options beyond the standard steakhouse or chain restaurant).

That brings me to this week's shiny new thing: Front Street Tavern, a bar affiliated with Sweet Melissa's (fantastic locally owned veggie & vegan restaurant that rivals what you find in big cities - but with lower prices).

Eager to check out the newest addition to downtown Laramie, I met up with several friends for drinks at Front Street last night.  Front Street Tavern is in a beautiful space downtown and the atmosphere is great: minimal decor, beautiful wood bar, classic brick walls, good music, and (my favorite) NO televisions!  They are still working out seating and getting beers on tap, but they have a decent selection of bottled beer and wine.

Overall: It's exactly what I've been looking for while making do with other bars that often feel too sporty or too flashy. And I'm glad I don't have to "settle" anymore.

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READING: Sinsabaugh et al. (2009) Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry of microbial organic nutrient acquisition in soil and sediment. Nature.

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