Foodie Friday
There's a good reason Bon Appétit called Boulder, America's Foodiest Town. This weekly blog will help you understand why! Every Friday, check out downtown's food scene and all the incredible opportunities available to tantalize your taste buds! Check out this list of restaurant specials and promotions compiled weekly - just for YOU!
Food-Related Events and Announcements: November 22, 2024
Happy Friday, foodies! Thanksgiving is less than a week away and we are grateful for another year of our resilient downtown business community and the collectiveLove for the Local. There is so much to look forward to this winter season - let’s get into it!
It pays to Love the Local! Have you seen the new Retailers Supporting Restaurants promotion? Dine at any downtown restaurant this winter season (through December 31, 2024) and save big at participating downtown retailers. Bring in a food receipt within 48 hours of eating at any restaurant within the downtown district and receive exclusive offers at participating shops. Learn more at LovetheLocal.com.
Happy ~almost~ Thanksgiving! Are you looking to skip the stress of preparing an at-home feast for you and yours? The Kitchen still has limited openings for their two Thanksgiving experiences including takeout options and in-restaurant dining. Learn more about each offering and snag the select few reservation slots on Opentable today!
Another way to beat the stress of the holiday is with pre-orders! Get your Thanksgiving Day meal and dessert pre-orders in. Check out SALT’s Family-Style Thanksgiving Dinner and Rosetta Hall’s classic pie offerings to take home - just pre-order, pick up and enjoy!
This Saturday, November 22rd, is your last chance to shop at the Boulder County Farmers Market before they close for the season. From 8 AM - 2 PM, rain, snow or shine…get fresh ingredients for your upcoming Thanksgiving feast, buy your favorite market-only finds and support your local farmers and vendors. Thank you, Boulder Farmers Market for another wonderful season!
Warm up your favorite foodie's heart (and stomach) with the perfect gift. Check out Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse’s “Selections for the Season” gift picks featuring their Pie Collection Gift Set, Holiday Gingersnap blend and their Teahouse Logo Teapot Ornament. Looking for more gifts from the Teahouse? View their online gift section.
Did you know you can warm up with a cold treat? Stop by Gelato Boy for their iconic gelato Affogatos - can be made with espresso or apple cider!
Soup season got a whole lot spicier…The Rio recently featured their house-made Green Chile Soup. Made with fresh green chiles, sautéed chicken, and rich house-made chicken broth. Is your mouth watering yet? Book your table today!
From our Downtown Boulder Community to you and yours, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. We hope you are surrounded by your loved ones from near and far and enjoy the special day! In the spirit of giving, we humbly ask you to check out the non-profit organizations listed and linked below and any needs they might have this winter season.
Bon Appétit!
Ways to Help
Emergency Family Assistance Fund (EFFA) helps those in our community whose immediate needs for food, shelter and other basic necessities cannot be adequately met by other means, and supports their efforts toward financial stability or self-sufficiency. You can help them with a financial contribution, volunteering, or donating non-perishable food and cleaning supplies.
Emergency family assistance fund
Harvest of Hope Pantry's sole mission is food assistance. They offer clients a choice shopping experience where individuals select preferred foods within their shopping allowances. You can help them with financial assistance, volunteering or by hosting food drives. Learn more here.
Boulder Food Rescue aims to create a more just and less wasteful food system by facilitating the sustainable redistribution of healthy food that would otherwise be wasted to low-income communities, by bicycle. The best way to help them currently is to donate or volunteer. You can learn more about the work they are doing here.
Meals on Wheels Boulder provides nutritious meals and a daily well-being check to Boulder residents, regardless of age or income. The number one way to support them during this time is to contribute financially. You can do that here.