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: October 10, 2025
October in Boulder means cozy vibes, crisp air, and all the best bites and sips to match the season. From spiced cocktails to pumpkin desserts and hearty soups, downtown is serving up serious fall flavor. Here’s what’s new (and delicious) this month:
VINCA on Pearl is now serving lunch! Stop by to enjoy their signature dishes in the heart of downtown. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between meetings or a leisurely midday meal, VINCA’s fresh flavors and inviting atmosphere make it the perfect lunch spot.
Jungle has all the fun drinks and tropical bites you could want. Sneak in for a taste of their original cocktails like the Shortcake, a refreshing mix of Vodka, Aloe, Mint, Pandan, Strawberry & Citrus. Feeling bold? Keep things spicy with their Poblano Burger, topped with Poblano Chimichurri, Cotija Cheese, Greens, and Spicy Aioli.
Velvet Elk Lounge is turning up the groove this weekend with live music and vibes from October 9–12. Pair the tunes with delicious bites like their Heirloom Tomato Sandwich, Wagyu Beef Sliders, or Roasted Shallot Dip & Salmon Lox.
Barchetta just dropped a dessert alert! Don’t miss their new Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars — brown butter graham cracker crust, spiced cheesecake, and silky pumpkin purée. It’s a seasonal indulgence available this month only for $10.
Süti & Co is your go-to cozy weather stop. Step into their café and shop to savor the season — and don’t leave without trying their signature handmade shortbread cookies, made with Danish butter and locally milled flour from Moxie Bread Co. Craving something savory? Their Tomato & Parm Toast — whipped labneh, roasted heirloom tomatoes, shaved parmesan, toasted pepitas, honey drizzle, and micro radish — is pure fall perfection.
Ever strolling through downtown when hunger strikes? Swing by the Snack Spot for warm pretzels, sweet-and-salty popcorn, or freshly baked cookies — perfect fuel for your next Stampede.
And finally, it’s officially soup season — so cozy up with a comforting bowl from The Yellow Deli, Lindsay's Boulder Deli @ Häagen Dazs, or Zoe Ma Ma.
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.