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: March 14, 2025
Happy Pi Day (3/14), foodies!
We celebrate Pi Day a little differently downtown…meaning, no formula or calculator required! We recommend ringing in the weekend with a lunch or dinner committed to all things pi(e). Hit up your favorite pizza spots including Pizza Alberico, Pizza Colore, Barchetta, Pasta Jay’s or on a sweeter note…indulge is a baked treat from Boxcar Coffee Roasters or Spruce Confections (yum)!
Savory Spice has just a few spots left for their Focaccia and Hummus 101 class with Boulder Olive Company happening today, March 14th from 5 PM - 6 PM. Tickets are $15 - call Savory Spice at (303) 444-0668 to register today.
Taste of Pearl returns to downtown Sunday, April 6th from 2 PM - 6 PM and tickets are on sale NOW (GA $90, VIP $130)! Spend your afternoon enjoying bites from 15+ Boulder restaurants, sips from 15+ beverage partners (wine, beer, non alcoholic) while shopping through 15 of downtown’s vibrant art galleries and boutiques. Have you seen this year’s VIP experiences? As a VIP ticket holder not only will you gain early access to the event, you’ll enjoy an exclusive food demonstration at Food Lab, a complimentary craft cocktail from Boulder Spirits and a one-of-a-kind wine tasting with Frasca Food and Wine. Don’t wait - this event is expected to sell out, get your tickets today!
T/ACO expands their catering menu with the introduction of their new breakfast burritos ($8.25 each). Enjoy scrambled eggs, melted cheese and tater tots all wrapped up in a 12” flour tortilla and for an extra kick add your choice of pork belly, chorizo, barbacoa, mushrooms or nopales for an (an additional $1.75). For a flat rate delivery and set up of just $25, you can get T/ACO catered to you anywhere in Boulder. And to make your breakfast complete, they have partnered up with local coffee shop Bitty & Beau’s for tasty sips. Don’t wait - get your catering requests in today!
Ozo Coffee Roasters is welcoming the Golden Latte to the menu - their featured March drink. For the whole month, try this yummy blend of turmeric, honey and ginger, that you can get either iced or hot. The Golden Latte is the perfect drink for this month with every sip full of warmth and wellness. Head to Ozo on the East or West End now to try this limited-time coffee.
Boxcar Coffee Roasters is introducing four new seasonal drinks. Try new floral flavors like their Lavender Latte, made with their lavender syrup and a subtle spice of pink peppercorns, or sip on their Floral Palmer, their take on the classic Arnold Palmer, made with rosehip and cascara tea. If you are in the mood for a cocktail, their Matcha-Rita is perfect for you, made with matcha, shiso, agave and lime. Their channel ORANGE is also a great choice, a drink crafted with orange, chamomile and honey as the base of this espresso drink. So many delicious drinks to choose from, so take your pick and celebrate spring at the cafe!
High Country just brewed up a must-try cocktail. Sip their new carajillo - a Mexican-style take on the classic espresso martini. Made with reposado tequila, Licor 43, Mr. Black coffee and xocolatl mole bitters, this cocktail is guaranteed to put a pep in your step on a night out. Make your reservation now!
This Saturday, March 15th, Savannah Bee Company is offering a delightful St. Patrick's Day treat. They're hosting a special bread tasting featuring their own take on classic Irish Soda Bread, sweetened with their delicious Savannah Bee Honey. It's the perfect way to kick off your St. Patty's celebrations so don't miss out!
Save the date… Boulder County Farmers Market makes their grand seasonal return to 13th Street (between Canyon Blvd. & Arapahoe Ave.) starting Saturday, April 5th through Saturday, November 22nd. Gear up for new featured farmers and fresh finds, new children’s activities and activations, beer garden additions and a bike valet for commuters!
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.