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: August 7, 2026
Image courtesy of Frasca Food & Wine
Happy Friday, Foodies! From rooftop sunset parties to local food celebrations, there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy the final weeks of summer in downtown Boulder. Make plans to raise a glass, try something new or treat a teacher in your life to a thoughtful surprise!
Happy 22nd birthday to Frasca Food and Wine! The award-winning downtown restaurant celebrated 22 years this week. Here’s to more than two decades of exceptional food, wine and hospitality in Boulder!
Boulder Taco Fest is bringing tacos, tequila and summer fun back to Boulder Creek Park on Saturday, Aug. 22 from noon–5 p.m.! Enjoy tacos from award-winning restaurants and food trucks, live music, margaritas by the creek and Lucha Libre wrestling. Use code DOWNTOWN26 to save 15% on your wristbands!
Close out the summer in style at Corrida’s September Sunset Party on Thursday, Sept. 17! Doors open at 6 p.m. for an evening of DJs, drinks and dancing on the rooftop. Tickets are $125 for unlimited dining and drinks from 6–8 p.m. or $75 for drinks and dancing with unlimited drinks from 6–8 p.m. VIP lounges are also available for $1,000 and accommodate up to six guests. Dress in black and white, raise a glass and celebrate the end of the season. Space is limited, so reserve your tickets soon!
Get ready to raise a stein at St Julien Hotel & Spa’s Oktoberfest celebration on September 13! Enjoy a festive evening inspired by the flavors and traditions of Oktoberfest right in downtown Boulder. Purchase tickets and learn more.
Learn more about regenerative ranching during Boulder County Farmers Markets’ Farm Field Trip at Grama Grass & Livestock on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 5–6:30 p.m. Tour the land, meet the ranchers and discover how rotational grazing helps regenerate native grasses, return carbon to the soil and reduce wildfire risk. Guests will also enjoy a small snack provided by Boulder County Farmers Markets. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $15–$30.
Back-to-school season is here and Ku Cha House of Tea has a thoughtful way to thank the TEAchers who do it all. Stop by to find teas that can add a little energy, calm or comfort to a teacher’s day. Complete your gift with a tea steeper, folding infuser or Colorado honey sticks for an extra-special way to say thank you!
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar’s Magic Mushrooms feature rich avocado wrapped in delicate salmon, broiled with Japanese aioli and finished with a sweet soy glaze. This flavorful favorite is the perfect addition to your next sushi night!
Celebrate the flavors of summer with OAK at Fourteenth’s sweet corn agnolotti. This seasonal pasta dish highlights one of summer’s best ingredients in every bite!
Cool down from the summer heat with a scoop of Lavender Poppy ice cream from Gelato Boy. This sweet floral flavor is a refreshing treat for a warm afternoon downtown!
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.