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: November 14, 2025
November’s chill is setting in, and with it comes all the flavors, festivities, and community spirit Boulder does best. Whether you’re gathering for the holidays, giving back, or simply savoring the season, Downtown’s food scene always has new ways to make it memorable.
Coffee lovers, take note: OZO Coffee is opening its doors for hands-on coffee classes this season. Learn how to pull the perfect espresso, steam silky milk, and brew like a pro—just in time to impress your holiday guests. Throughout November, OZO is gathering non-perishable food items for local food banks to support families and individuals in need.
Sweet news from Lindsay's Boulder Deli @ Häagen Dazs—the beloved Peppermint Bark Collection is back starting November 13! Indulge in fan favorites like the Peppermint Bark Shake, Dazzler, and Dipped Waffle Cone, plus this year’s new treat: the Frozen Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate.
Take a cozy pause at Capital One Café, where the warmth of seasonal drinks meets a welcoming space perfect for lingering. Whether you’re between errands, taking a study break, or simply looking for a quiet moment to recharge, their festive specials and inviting atmosphere make it the ideal spot to slow down and savor the season.
Prepping your Thanksgiving feast? Stop by Savory Spice for expertly blended spices and seasonal packs that take any dish from simple to spectacular. Their team is always ready with flavor tips to make your holiday meal shine.
And for a taste of Italy in the heart of Boulder, Spruce Farm & Fish invites you to a Tuscan Holiday—a special evening featuring curated wine tastings and a spread of appetizers inspired by the warmth and flavors of the Italian countryside.
Celebrate the season at Gemini! With holiday lights to soon sparkle downtown, it’s the perfect time to gather with friends, family, or colleagues. Gemini is serving up memorable moments with laughter, connection, and shared meals—plus a special holiday menu coming soon between Christmas and New Year’s.
Boulder EATS! opens this Saturday, November 14. The Museum of Boulder is serving up Boulder EATS! Food Traditions Along the Front Range, a vibrant exhibit celebrating how Boulder has shaped the way America eats. Explore stories from local restaurants, farms, and food innovators, and enjoy interactive displays honoring the people and flavors that make our community unique. Running through July 26, 2026, the exhibit also features special programs and events all season long—perfect for food lovers of all ages.
Continue Giving Back this November
The Boulder Farmers Market continues to make a difference this season by supporting SNAP and ensuring that everyone in our community has access to fresh, local food. Every visit helps nourish both neighbors and local growers—proof that good food truly connects us all. Check out BCFM’s local food and access programs.
Frisco Tattoo is turning ink into impact with their Food Drive for Harvest of Hope. Bring five non-perishable items and you’ll earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win free tattoo time and artist merch—all while helping local families in need.
Dish Gourmet is keeping the spirit of giving alive this November. They’re continuing to collect donations for TGTHR, helping provide full Thanksgiving and holiday meals for youth in Boulder’s transitional programs. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference. Give thanks, give back, and let Dish handle the feast with heart.
Elevations Credit Union and Community Food Share are wrapping up their annual food drive, working together to ensure no one in Boulder County goes hungry this holiday season. There’s still time to drop off non-perishable items at any Elevations branch or at Community Food Share through November 17. Even better—Elevations will match every donation, doubling the good you do.
During the The New Local Holiday Pop-Up, you can help neighbors in need by dropping off a non-perishable food item for the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Donations will be collected at The New Local Annex and The New Local Gallery (741 Pearl St.) on select pop-up days, with barrels staying in place throughout the holiday season to keep the giving going.
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.