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: June 12, 2026
Summer is in full swing downtown, and with Pride celebrations, patio season and plenty of new flavors arriving across Boulder, there's no shortage of reasons to spend a little extra time exploring this weekend.
One of downtown's most iconic seasonal traditions has officially returned as The Terrace at St Julien Hotel & Spa opens for the season, weather permitting. With sweeping Flatirons views, handcrafted cocktails and seasonal cuisine, lunch on the Terrace feels less like a meal and more like a reminder of why people fall in love with Boulder in the first place. Whether you're stopping in for a weekday lunch, happy hour drink or weekend brunch, the scenery alone is worth lingering over a little longer.
Pride celebrations continue well beyond Boulder Pridefest this Saturday. Over at Jungle, the festivities carry on all night with a lineup of Pride-themed cocktails, including the Queens Park Swizzle, Mankini, Drag Saves Lives and Say Gay. It's the kind of colorful, spirited menu that feels perfectly suited for a weekend dedicated to community and celebration.
For something sweet, Ben & Jerry's is celebrating Pride Month with Rainbow Glitter Pride Cones. Even better, proceeds from every cone sold will be donated to Rocky Mountain Equality, making dessert a small way to support a meaningful cause.
Meanwhile, Gelato Boy is embracing rainbow season with the arrival of its new Rainbow Pride flavor. The shop has also introduced a refreshing dairy-free Limoncello gelato, offering something bright and citrusy for those looking to cool off on warmer afternoons.
Speaking of summer flavors, Bohemian Biergarten has added a seasonal snack worth sharing. Its creamy herbed goat cheese spread is served alongside tomato conserves and fresh crudités, creating a light and colorful pairing that feels right at home on a sunny patio.
Soccer fans have a few dates to circle on their calendars. Avanti will be hosting World Cup watch parties on June 12, June 19 and June 25, with an extra incentive to cheer loudly. Whenever Team USA finds the back of the net, shots are on the house, turning every goal into an instant celebration.
And for anyone looking to start their mornings downtown, Oakberry Açaí has expanded its hours after a strong first two months in Boulder. Now open daily beginning at 9 a.m., the Brazilian açaí shop is making it easier to stop in for breakfast, a post-workout snack or an afternoon pick-me-up. It's another reminder that downtown's food scene continues to grow in all kinds of flavorful directions.
Have a delicious weekend, Boulder!
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.