You could use a torch and char the rest of the surface to match, then sand
smooth and finish. It will be darker, but will look nice and will be
slightly more tolerant of setting hot things on it.

steve

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If you have, or can find someone with a match cutting inlay router,
find a nice piece of contrasting hardwood [Maple, Cherry]? and make a
1/4" thick decorative inlay over the burnt area. A leaf would make a
nice pattern, or a dog, or . .?
Bugs