We travel a lot,  so we're always trying new things. We were feeling peckish tonight and didn't feel like cooking,  so out for something we hadn't tried right here at home.  

We did not have incredibly high expectations for a new joint in the Bricklight district,  considering it's the neighborhood for student dives and pubs.  We are fans of charcuterie,  though,  so we wanted to see how our city stacks up against places like Paris, London, Portland,  and Vegas. Pretty freaking well it turns out. There is some cheating to make that happen,  as most of the meats are not cured in-house. Those and the cheeses are sourced for quality,  though,  and paired with house-made jams, mustard,  and pickles that were definitely a cut above your average local eatery.  At a mere $16, the Chef's board is actually better than some of the $25-$30 equivalents at posh locations in the afore-mentioned cities. 

The best descriptor for Salt&Board is quality,  and I'm hoping there are enough foodies in ' Burque to keep this place going for a good,  long time. We can be a difficult and unforgiving city,  especially to independent eateries that stress quality over quantity,  and the smallish toast boards are exactly that.  Each "toast" is 4 slices of artisanal bread topped with an intriguing combination of ingredients and accompanied by a teeny salad. It's actually a perfect portion size for a one person meal,  and they range between $10 and $14. We had that momentary palpitation over  $12 sandwiches in Albuquerque, and are immensely grateful we got over it and ordered. 

The Cheese and Fig was sweet,  savory,  salty,  rich, soft, crispy,  and possibly five other sensations in every bite. The side-salad was perfectly dressed and the ideal sharp,  pungent counterpoint to the open-faced sandwich.  We also had the Avocado,  which included my least favorite of all greens,  arugula. My girlfriend's selection that,  and she picked them off the first slice. I'm glad she did,  because the avocado, prosciutto, and other greens were inspired. 

If you haven't tried this place for their sandwiches,  you should,  and soon!