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 24, 2026
Image courtesy of Centro
Happy Friday, Foodies! Today is National Tequila Day, and Downtown Boulder is ready to celebrate with plenty of ways to sip, savor and enjoy the summer season. Whether you’re stopping by for a tequila toast, trying a seasonal menu item or finding a new favorite local spot, this week’s Foodie Friday has something delicious for every craving. Even with a hot and rainy weekend ahead, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your time downtown.
Stop by Centro today for National Tequila Day and enjoy a complimentary shot of Suerte Blanco tequila. The first 200 guests can grab a shot while supplies last. If you’re looking to keep the celebration going, Rio Grande is offering half-priced tequila pours all day long.
Looking for a non-alcoholic option? Try Gemini's “Fiesta de Frutas,” a refreshing zero-proof sangria made with decaf black tea, pomegranate, apple, cinnamon and orange. Gemini is also bringing back its popular BLT for lunch, featuring fresh veggies and crispy bacon served with your choice of patatas bravas or a side salad. Stop by on Saturday or Sunday to enjoy sangria during happy hour pricing, available all day.
Join Trident for its monthly Tea Salon, a tea tasting event and educational series exploring the world of tea. This month’s event will feature Trident’s new Taiwanese oolong tea, along with a discussion about the history of Taiwanese teas and their role in the global tea trade. No reservation is required and admission is free. Stop by Saturday, July 25 at 2 PM to join the tasting.
Have you been following Postino WineCafe's Battle of the Bruschetta? The competition has reached its final round, with two limited edition flavors available in-store through July 31. Try the Smashed Pea Bruschetta with whipped feta, sweet peas and spicy Marcona almonds or the Pear Cambozola Bruschetta topped with a drizzle of spicy honey. Don’t forget to cast your vote for which flavor should earn a permanent spot on the menu.
Craving gelato but looking for a dairy-free option? Gelato Boy’s dairy-free Rocky Road is the perfect summer treat. Made with chocolate oat milk gelato, vegan marshmallows and toasted almonds, this seasonal flavor delivers all the classic Rocky Road goodness without the dairy.
Pizzeria Alberico is also embracing seasonal ingredients with its limited-edition pizza, “La Pastorella” (The Shepherdess). This unique creation features seasonal fava beans, lamb, fresh sheep’s ricotta from Italy, pecorino and salad burnet for a flavorful taste of summer.
VINCA is hosting an Alpine Feast featuring a seasonal menu for $55 per person. Enjoy dishes inspired by the Alps including Grüner Veltliner, golden rösti, crispy Viennese veal schnitzel and Grandma’s apple strudel.
Jungle is turning its patio into a temporary island escape for Rum Runner’s first voyage: Port of Call: 001. Spend the afternoon enjoying frozen daiquiris, burgers fresh off the grill, island music, an above-ground pool, exclusive merch and collaborations with local creatives. Net proceeds from the event will support Girls* Industry, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advancing women and LGBTQI+ professionals in the outdoor and action sports industries through mentorship, education and creative opportunities.
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.