Stroll through vibrant boutiques and galleries while indulging in curated pairings of exceptional bite-sized cuisine and Colorado-based beverages.
Boulder, CO [March 18, 2025]- Downtown Boulder’s 12th annual Taste of Pearl features one-of-a-kind local food and beverage pairings from 15 local restaurants and 15+ beverage partners hosted in 15 downtown Boulder retail and gallery venues–offering event-exclusive shopping specials and never-before VIP experiences. This ticketed event (for attendees 21+) is expected to sell out. GA and VIP tickets can be purchased at TasteofPearl.com.
GA tickets are priced at $90 (tickets increase to $100 day-of event if not sold out) and include an event program and map; small bites and beverage tastings at participating downtown retail shops and galleries; a keepsake Taste of Pearl wine glass and holder; a reusable wine carry bag; a $2 coupon off a bottle of wine or spirits from one of the participating vendors and special offers from host locations.
VIP ticket-holders ($130) gain access to exclusive benefits / experiences including: early event check-in at 1 PM, an exclusive culinary demonstration at Food Lab, a complimentary craft cocktail from Boulder Spirits and a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience with 2024 Michelin-star restaurant, Frasca Food and Wine. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance before the event (no day-of sales).
Event attendees will enjoy bite-sized samples from participating Boulder restaurants including Bohemian Biergarten, Busaba Thai, C Bar, Centro Mexican Kitchen, Corrida, High Country, Japango, Leaf Vegetarian, Oak at Fourteenth, River and Woods, SALT, Süti & Co, T/ACO, The Post Chicken & Beer and Zoe Ma Ma.
This event features a wide variety drink pairings featuring wine, beer, mead and non-alcoholic options from Colorado beverage partners including Augustina's Winery, Balistreri Vineyards, Boulder Spirits, Breckenridge Distillery, Buckel Family Wine, Dry Land Distillers, Frescos Naturales, KÜHL Premium Wine, Laws Whiskey House, Mash Gang, Rev Kombucha, Savannah Bee Company, Seed & Spirit Distillery, Settembre Cellars, Silver Vines Winery, Spirit Hound Distillers, Talnua Distillery and Upslope Brewing Company.
Retail hosts include Art + Soul Gallery, Art Source International, Barbara & Company, Beatrice the Divine, Cotopaxi, Fair Trade Winds, John Atencio, KÜHL, Norrøna, Patagonia, Pedestrian Shops, Savannah Bee Company, Savory Spice, Savvy on Pearl, Süti & Co and Title Nine.
Every purchase made at the downtown retail hosts during the event will receive an entry card (one per purchase) to an event-exclusive Taste of Pearl Giveaway with the grand prize featuring an overnight stay at the St Julien Hotel & Spa*, including, breakfast for 2 at Jill's Restaurant** and a $100 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. (*Overnight stay includes room only. Taxes and incidentals are the responsibility of the winner. **Food and non-alcoholic beverage only. Gratuity not included.)
While strolling the Taste of Pearl route, attendees will enjoy performances and exhibitions from local Boulder Arts Week (April 4th - April 12th, 2025) artists including Beyond Academia, Chris Ruiz, Ajnai Morin Khuur Ensemble, The New Local and Linda Park.
Taste of Pearl is produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI). The event is presented by Conscience Bay Company and supported by Bank of Colorado, Quantum Fiber, Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Daily Camera, City of Boulder, KUNC radio and St Julien Hotel & Spa.
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For more information:
General public: 303-449-3774 | events@downtownboulder.org
Press: Kate Hernandez, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
303-449-3774 (office) | kate@downtownboulder.org
About Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) (formerly known as the Downtown Boulder Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in 2017. The organization’s mission is to engage visitors and locals alike through arts, culture, innovation and inclusive, community-driven experiences in downtown Boulder. (DBCIBoulder.org) DBCI, along with the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District, falls under the umbrella of the parent organization, the Downtown Boulder Partnership.