July 21, 2006

Bourbon Street Receives Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Cedar Falls – Bourbon Street restaurant is pleased to announce it has been recognized for having one of the best wine lists in the world by Wine Spectator magazine. Now in its 26^th year, Wine Spectator’s 2006 Restaurant Awards program honors more than 3,600 wine-friendly restaurants around the world, including only 14 in Iowa and just two in the Cedar Valley.

With strict entry guidelines, wine lists are judged on attention to quality, a thematic match with the menu and clear, concise presentation, including spelling. Barmuda’s Restaurant Operations Director Patrick Snyder oversees the ongoing development of Bourbon Street’s wine list.

“Going from a 12-item offering on opening day to creating a 125-item list worthy of a Wine Spectator Award was a journey of ongoing education and discovery,” Snyder says. “Through meticulous research, speaking with experts, and of course, the best part, sampling, our offerings have evolved into a world-class wine list.”

Wine Spectator’s 2006 Dining Guide is considered the world’s most comprehensive list of restaurants that take wine seriously. A free restaurant search database lists all winners at www.winespectator.com. Bourbon Street’s wine list is noted for its strength in California wines, though it includes selections from around the world. The wine list is available online at www.barmuda.com.

“Our incredible menu is even further enhanced by a list of this stature, giving our guests the dining experience they deserve,” Snyder says. “Whether you’re a connoisseur, or taking your first steps into the wonderful world of wine, I’m confident you’ll enjoy this list as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it!”

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