Our friends from First Bite: Boulder County’s Restaurant Week, are launching a refreshingly fun twist to their lineup this weekend. First Sip is a beverage-focused event debuting April 28- May 1, 2022; a four-day celebration of Boulder’s incredible and diverse beverage scene.
“It is time for the stars of our beverage scene to shine with their own event.” shares Jessica Benjamin, Owner and Executive Producer of First Sip and First Bite. “Restaurants often feel the focus of diners’ attention is on the food, so we wanted to provide a platform that would properly showcase their incredible beverage offerings – including some opportunities for a deeper dive with a handful of intimate events.”
First Sip will showcase what makes each participant one-of-a-kind through a variety of cocktail classes, drink specials, complimentary tastings, and more. There are 33 businesses participating in the inaugural year, and many are newcomers to the First Bite experience. All of the information you need can be found on their website: FirstSipBoulder.com
Keeping with the rhythm of the weekend’s festivities are four ticketed events hosted by First Bite and a partner. Each of these exploratory classes provides an opportunity to learn more about (and sip your way through) different spirits, beers, and wines in a thoughtful and hands-on environment. A percentage of the proceeds from these ticketed events will go to Food is Love, the fund First Bite started in January 2022 to provide the Boulder Community with meals when unforeseen circumstances arise.
To top off this celebratory weekend is the Badass Bartender Award sponsored by Society Insurance. This award honors a bartender who goes above and beyond the job to deliver outstanding customer service or team support and is making a positive influence on the customer experience. Nominations will be open from now through May 2nd, with the winner announced on May 4th. The winning bartender will not only get bragging rights as the master of mixology but will receive $250 cash and a case full of fun gifts from First Sip partners.
Cheers!