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: February 20, 2026
The grills are heating up for the second annual Sandwich Ladies Face Off, and this one comes with serious comfort food energy. Lindsay Shaw of Lindsay’s Boulder Deli at Haagen-Dazs and Marcy Miller of Organic Sandwich Company are going head to head with their takes on the ultimate classic: grilled cheese and tomato soup. The month-long competition kicks off February 22 and runs through late March, with the community invited to taste both versions and decide for themselves. Even better, a portion of proceeds from both shops will benefit CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children and Blue Sky Bridge, supporting kids across Boulder County. To celebrate opening day, CU student bands will perform live outside the shops, adding a little extra buzz to an already fun rivalry.
If you are in the mood for something beyond the plate, the latest episode of the Community Table podcast offers a thoughtful look at Colorado’s evolving food ecosystem. Host Dana Query of Big Red F Restaurant Group chats with leaders from EatDenver and Zero Foodprint about regenerative agriculture, collaboration across the industry, and big plans for 2026, along with tangible ways the community can get involved. The episode wraps with a Voice from the Community from Peter Waters of T/aco, sharing a story that is both uplifting and a reminder of the heart behind Boulder’s food scene.
Boxcar Coffee Roasters is going savory with a new Danish flavor: Lemon Artichoke and Gruyère. It’s tangy, rich, and just indulgent enough. The kind of pastry that turns a quick coffee run into a stay-a-while moment.
Süti & Co. is bringing the heat with a new Mexican Chilli Latte. A little hot, a little sweet, and perfectly balanced, it hits that cozy but energizing sweet spot.
Frasca Food & Wine is setting the table for something special on 3/30 with Seline x Frasca, the next dinner in the Blackbird Guest Chef Series. Chef Dave Beran comes in from LA for a one-night-only, one-seating tasting menu inspired by his newest and most personal restaurant, Seline. Expect ambitious, show-stopping courses with thoughtful wine pairings. Reservations are essential, and if you check in and pay with Blackbird you will unlock an exclusive perk.
OZO Coffee Roasters has a new release worth slowing down for. Award-winning producer Jhoan Vergara brings “La Ardilla” from Finca Las Flores with tasting notes of peach, candied ginger, and lemongrass. Bright, nuanced, and a reminder that coffee can be as expressive as wine.
The Rio Grande's seasonal Blood Orange Margarita is back. It’s made with exclusive Maestro Dobel Reposado Special Barrel tequila aged in French oak, plus fresh squeezed blood orange citrus and lime. Bright citrus up front with a smooth vanilla and maple finish.
Stella’s Cucina is adding comfort with a twist. The new Risotto Cacio e Pepe is finished with Nebbiolo-glazed pear, toasted walnut, and pink peppercorn for a dish that feels cozy but elevated.
Whether you are in the mood for something spicy, citrusy, savory, or celebratory, this week’s lineup makes it easy to find your flavor.
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.