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 5, 2026
Happy Friday, Foodies!
June has officially arrived, and downtown is settling into that stretch of the year when patios stay full, farmers market produce starts showing up everywhere and there always seems to be something delicious happening just around the corner.
If your Friday plans include a little snacking and shopping, Savory Spice has both covered. From 4–6 p.m. today (June 5), local favorite Sadie from Full Stop. Bakery will be in the shop sampling her signature crackers while guests can also enjoy 15% off storewide during happy hour. It feels like exactly the kind of casual downtown stop that somehow turns into a much fuller shopping bag than originally planned.
Over at Wonder Press Juice, summer flavors are arriving straight from the fields. In collaboration with the Boulder County Farmers Market, the limited-time Rhubarb & Ricotta Toast layers whipped almond ricotta and house-made rhubarb compote onto toasted sourdough before finishing with roasted pistachios, fresh mint, honey and flaky salt. Sweet, tart and bright all at once, it tastes like early summer in Colorado.
Meanwhile, OZO Coffee Roasters is leaning into tropical territory with its Mango Matcha Colada. The iced matcha latte is sweetened with mango purée, topped with a cloud of coconut cold foam and finished with black sesame seeds, creating something that lands somewhere between an afternoon pick-me-up and a vacation in a cup.
If Thursdays need a little extra motivation, Capital One Café has a new tradition worth remembering. Every Thursday from 3 PM to close, any latte is just $3.60 for 360 Checking and 360 Performance Savings. Pair it with one of the café's handcrafted summer beverages, settle into a corner downtown and suddenly the workweek feels a little shorter.
For those who appreciate a great appetizer, Pizzeria Alberico's Giardino Verde might quietly steal the show before the pizza even arrives. Roasted Esoterra young Mokum carrots are paired with green garlic salsa verde, balsamic glaze and crisp Parmesan shards for a dish that balances sweetness, acidity and crunch in every bite.
Just down the block, Barchetta has welcomed back the Spinello Pizza for the season. Loaded with extra tomato sauce, green garlic confit, parsley, chives, basil, tarragon and Pecorino Romano, it delivers the kind of herbaceous flavor that feels especially fitting as gardens across Boulder hit their stride.
At Wellness Counter, newly available Aburi Hokkaido Hotate offers a more refined experience. Fresh Hokkaido scallops are lightly kissed over binchotan charcoal and finished with a house-made scallop XO sauce, creating a signature nigiri that highlights both delicate texture and deep umami.
If you're looking for something sweet to bring home, Bjorn's Colorado Honey has introduced a new Chamomile Honey. Floral, soothing and subtly herbal, it feels equally at home stirred into tea, drizzled over toast or enjoyed straight from the spoon.
And for those who like a little community mixed into their cocktails, Avanti F&B's June Star of the Month is Ryan. To celebrate the impact he makes every day, Avanti is donating $1 from every Garden Fizz sold this month to Boulder Bridge House in his honor, making happy hour feel just a little more meaningful.
Looking ahead, Rosetta Hall will once again turn its attention skyward when Astronomy on Tap returns June 12. Expect space-themed drinks, trivia and talks from leading scientists in an event that proves some of the most interesting conversations in town can happen over food and drinks.
And for anyone wanting to sharpen their culinary skills, Michelin-starred chef Byron Gomez will lead a Fish Butchery Master Class at Food Lab on June 27, guiding participants from whole fish to finished plate in what promises to be a fascinating deep dive into technique and craftsmanship.
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.