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: July 17, 2026
Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better time to enjoy refreshing drinks, seasonal flavors and delicious bites around downtown Boulder. Whether you’re cooling off with a patio cocktail, trying a new summer menu item or treating yourself to a seasonal favorite, this week’s Foodie Friday has something for every craving. While you’re downtown grabbing a bite to eat, don’t forget to stop by the Pearl Street Arts Fest, starting today at 3 PM through Sunday, July 19, for a weekend full of creativity, art and local talent.
Stop by Lindsay’s Boulder Deli @ Häagen-Dazs to try its newest featured sandwich, the Zingy Stardust. Loaded with your favorite veggies and deli meats including ham, salami and pepperoni, this sandwich gets an extra kick from Get Zingy Pepper Relish. Lindsay’s Boulder Deli @ Häagen-Dazs partnered with Get Zingy, a local family-owned business creating Hungarian wax pepper relish, to bring this flavorful addition to the menu. This week, founder Stacey Hughes stopped by to share samples of the relish with customers. Can’t get enough of the peppery goodness? Pick up a jar at Peppercorn, just one block from Lindsay’s Boulder Deli @ Häagen-Dazs.
Did you know hot liquids can actually help cool you down during hot weather? Stop by Zoe Ma Ma and enjoy a comforting bowl of noodle soup, a perfect option for summer days (and a delicious excuse to enjoy your favorite warm dish).
Make Wednesdays a little sweeter at Pasta Jay’s with Wine Wednesdays. Enjoy $5 glasses of house wine at the bar while relaxing with your favorite pasta dishes.
Björn’s Colorado Honey is adding a floral twist to summer with its lavender honey. This seasonal favorite brings together the sweetness of honey with the delicate flavor of lavender, perfect for adding a little extra something to your favorite treats.
Hapa Sushi is serving up a bold dish featuring American Wagyu beef bone marrow, topped with shallots, cilantro, capers, mustard and egg yolk. This rich and savory creation is a must-try for adventurous food lovers.
Planning a visit to Pizzeria Alberico? Now through July 19, Blackbird members who spend $50 or more will receive a complimentary peach pizza on their next visit. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer flavors.
Cool down with a Hibiscus Margarita from Cozobi Fonda Fina, best enjoyed from its patio. This refreshing cocktail is the perfect companion for a summer evening downtown.
Oak at Fourteenth is celebrating the best time of year for one of its seasonal favorites: tomato season. Enjoy burrata with Red Wagon Farm Co. Sungold tomatoes, tomato jam, basil pistou and house bread for a fresh taste of summer.
Ways to Help
Emergency Family Assistance Fund (EFAA) 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.
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.
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.