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Food-Related Events and Announcements: March 27, 2026
Photo courtesy of Jax Fish House
As spring settles into downtown Boulder and longer days start calling for patio hangs and leisurely meals, there’s no shortage of ways to eat, sip, and celebrate the season. From fresh new menu drops to can't-miss happy hours, here’s what’s on our radar this week.
Time is running out to snag your tickets to Taste of Pearl! Happening this Sunday, March 29 from 2–5 PM, enjoy tastings from 16 local restaurants, Colorado drinks, and a stroll through downtown Boulder. Don’t wait, tickets are nearly sold out.
Food Lab is bringing brunch inspiration this spring with upcoming hands-on classes just in time for Easter and Mother’s Day. Whether you're looking to level up your hosting skills or just love a good brunch moment, this is the perfect way to mix, sip, and learn something new before your next gathering.
Seafood lovers, take note: Jax Fish House is celebrating with 50-cent oysters for the first 100 guests on Tuesday, March 31 from 3–5 p.m. It’s the kind of midweek treat that’s hard to pass up, so getting there early might be worth it.
Over at Barchetta, there’s a new pizza in town and it’s basically spring on a plate. The Ladybug combines mozzarella, strawberry jam, arugula, parmesan, pecorino romano, and a balsamic reduction for that perfect sweet and savory balance. Light, fresh, and a little unexpected, this one’s definitely worth a try.
If it’s been a minute since your last visit, Pasta Jay’s is officially back and better than ever after a recent renovation. With a brand new bar and a refreshed interior (the updated countertop and backsplash are seriously stunning), it’s the perfect excuse to plan a cozy Italian night out and revisit some of your longtime favorites.
Sip into the last of March with the Bartaco Waikiki Watermelon Margarita, made with coconut fat-washed Libélula Joven tequila, watermelon, coconut milk, and lime juice. It’s bright, refreshing, and only around through the end of the month, so consider this your sign.
And for a go-to happy hour that checks all the boxes, Pedro’s Tacos & Tequila has rolled out a new and improved lineup running daily from 3–7 p.m. Expect crowd favorites alongside new additions like green chile cheese fries, nachos, and buffalo chicken quesadillas, plus drinks ranging from $4–$12. Wednesdays bring all-day happy hour, and Señorita Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 5 p.m. add even more reason to grab your friends and make a night of it.
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.