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 26, 2026
Image Courtesy of Jill's Restaurant and Bistro
Downtown is easing into the final stretch of June with plenty of ways to cool off, celebrate, and treat yourself after a long day in the sun. From award-winning wine programs to frozen drinks and seasonal bites, there is no shortage of flavor waiting across the district this weekend.
Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro has been recognized by Wine Spectator with the 2026 Award of Excellence, honoring its outstanding wine program and thoughtful approach to pairing exceptional bottles with memorable dining experiences in the heart of Boulder.
Over at Blofish Sushi, Friday night brings a curated 15-course omakase experience starting at 7 p.m. on 6/26, complete with sake pairings by Sake Ninja Chris Johnson. The experience is $175 per person, and reservations can be made at blo.fish for those ready to settle in for an evening of precision and craft.
As June comes to a close, Avanti is keeping things cool with the final weekend of $11 frozen cocktails. In honor of Pride Month, $1 from every frozen drink sold will be donated to Rocky Mountain Equality, making it an easy way to toast the season while giving back.
Pizza lovers, this one is for you. Barchetta is teaming up for its fifth collaboration with Steak Jawn, bringing a Philly cheesesteak-inspired pizza topped with sweet pickled peppers, caramelized onions, thinly sliced ribeye, and a signature sweet pepper sauce. This limited collaboration runs through July 21, so there is still time to grab a slice of Philly right here in Boulder.
Rio Grande is turning up the heat with a new limited-time menu item available through July 12. Their chicken and sausage fajitas come sizzling with peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, house-made tortillas, sour cream, and cheese, bringing a full spread of summer flavor to the table.
When it is time for something refreshing, Bartaco's watermelon mint margarita is back on the menu for the summer, offering a bright, fruit-forward sip that feels made for patio season.
And if you are out and about with a sweet craving, the Snack Spot has you covered with nostalgic favorites and heat-beating treats like dirty sodas, root beer floats, and fresh lemonade.
Finally, the Boulder Farmers Market continues its summer season every Wednesday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering everything from Colorado-grown peaches to local ice cream perfect for a mid-market cool down. While you’re there, make sure to wish the BCFM team a happy 40th anniversary. Check out this CBS4 piece!
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.