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: May 23, 2025
Happy Friday, foodies!
Bienvenue, Maisonette! Take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure across the world simply by stepping Off the Bricks! Maisonette Boulder, located at 921 Walnut, is open for business and we are loving everything about this French-inspired cafe and bakery. Explore their extensive menu full of breakfast, lunch and sweet treat options and take a seat inside their cafe or on their beautiful patio! Make sure to give these newbies some local business love and stop by for a bite and sip soon.
Hapa Sushi’s recent instagram post reminded us of a must-try menu item. Stop by and order their Colorado Hamachi Sashimi - featuring six pieces of hamachi sashimi served with fresh jalapeños, yuzu soy, and cilantro. We are planning to be regulars on their patio all summer long - see you there!
Speaking of patios…are you looking for amazing food and refreshing beverages with a side of Flatirons views? Look no further than rooftop spots at Corrida, The Rio, Rosetta Hall, West End Tavern and Avanti! Shoutout to Pasta Jay’s, Centro, bartaco, Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery and Leaf for more stellar outdoor dining options. And for additional recommendations, check out our patio dining category on our website.
Calling all wine connoisseurs (21+)! Tickets are on sale for Spruce Farm & Fish’s (located inside the historic Hotel Boulderado) June Wine Club event. On Wednesday, June 11th from 6 PM - 7:30 PM, enjoy light bites paired with featured wine selections from Gundlach Bundschu Winery. Tickets are $45 a person (+ tax) and include a complimentary Wine Club Membership* (*benefits extend for one month after attending a tasting). Find more information and get your tickets today!
It’s asparagus season at Boulder Farmers Market - this particular veggie season runs short in Colorado, so be sure to get your fresh finds before it’s too late (typically ends in June)! Incorporate this delicious vegetable in your next meal when you check out their latest blog recipe for Asparagus Risotto (YUM!). Make sure to support your local farmers and food vendors when you visit the Boulder Farmers Market happening Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Saturdays, 8 AM - 2 PM on 13th Street (in between Arapahoe Avenue & Canyon Boulevard).
Food Lab now offers Kids Summer Camp Daily Drop-Ins! Drop-in spots open each Friday for the following week and offer last minute available spots for AM and PM Food Lab camps. Interested in receiving drop-in notifications? Sign up here.
Bon Appétit!
Ways to Help
Emergency Family Assistance Fund (EFFA) 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. Learn more here.
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. You can learn more about the work they are doing here.
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. You can do that here.