Back after a three year hiatus, Downtown Boulder's Taste of Pearl will wind in and out of boutiques and galleries on April 14th giving attendees the opportunity to experience Boulder shopping and dining scene
[Boulder, CO] March 4, 2024 – After much anticipation, Taste of Pearl returns after a three year hiatus. Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) produces this unique collaboration between downtown Boulder boutiques & galleries, some of Boulder’s most beloved restaurants and the state’s thriving wine and spirits industries. The event features a delectable array of small bites from 15 local restaurants paired with 15 Colorado wineries/distilleries.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024 attendees will stroll along Pearl Street – in and out of well-known businesses that will serve as host stops for this one-of-a-kind event between 2 – 6 p.m. Taste of Pearl is designed to accommodate 550 attendees to ensure an intimate experience at locations with restaurateurs and wine & spirit makers.
After its wildly successful debut in 2010, Taste of Pearl received the Downtown Excellence Award for Best Promotional Event in 2011 from Downtown Colorado, Inc. Each year since (leading up to 2020 when the event was canceled due to world events), DBCI strives to enhance the quality and offerings of the event year over year.
In 2024, the event will once again feature original participants including Pizzeria Alberico, SALT, Flagstaff House, Art Source International, Weekends, Bookcliff Vineyards and Settembre Cellars, as well as a handful of new participants including: host locations, Title Nine and Cotopaxi; restaurants: Maine Shack, River and Woods and Masas & Agaves; wineries/distilleries Seed & Spirit Distillery, The Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, Laws Whiskey House and more.
Tickets went on sale earlier this month. Currently, general admission tickets are still available; as well as a limited number of VIP tickets - which are selling fast. General admission tickets ($85) and VIP Tickets ($130) can be purchased at TasteofPearl.com while supplies last. Pairings will be revealed to attendees at check in which will be located on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall on April 14th. Taste of Pearl takes place rain, snow or shine!
Attendees will savor bite size samples from participating restaurants: Centro Mexican Kitchen, Flagstaff House, High Country, Japango, Jill's Restaurant & Bistro, Leaf Vegetarian, Maine Shack, Masas & Agaves, My Neighbor Felix, Pizzeria Alberico, Postino, River & Woods, SALT, The Post Chicken & Beer and West End Tavern.
Participating Colorado wineries/distilleries/cideries/meaderies include: Augustina's Winery, Bear Creek Distillery, BOCO Cider, Bookcliff Vineyards, Boulder Spirits, Buckel Family Wine, Hogback Distillery, Infinite Monkey Theorem, Laws Whiskey House, Purgatory Cellars, Savannah Bee Company, Seed & Spirit Distilling, Settembre Cellars, Silver Vines Winery and Vinnie Fera Wine.
Host locations: Art Source International, Barbara & Company, BoCo Life, Cotopaxi, Fair Trade Winds, John Atencio, Old Barrel Tea Company, Patagonia, Pedestrian Shops, Savannah Bee Company, ShoeFly, Silver Vines Winery, SmithKlein Gallery, Title Nine and Weekends.
The ticket price includes bite-size samples of food and tastings of wine or spirits from all participating restaurants and wineries/distilleries; a keepsake wine glass; a reusable wine carry bag; a $2 coupon off a bottle of wine or spirits from one of the participating vendors; and special offers for event attendees at hosting retail locations (including exclusive drawings, discounts and more). In addition, VIP ticket holders will enjoy early check in, exclusive food demonstrations at Food Lab and a tea and dessert stop at Süti & Co. Tickets and details can be found online at TasteOfPearl.com.
Taste of Pearl is produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) and presented by Conscience Bay Company. Sponsors include: Quantum Fiber, Daily Camera, Eco Products, Eldorado Natural Spring Water and KUNC radio.
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For more information:TasteOfPearl.com
General public: 303-449-3774 | events@downtownboulder.org
Press: Terri Takata-Smith, VP of Marketing and Communications
303-449-3774 ext. 4 (office)| terri@downtownboulder.org
About Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) 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. DBCI, along with the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District, falls under the umbrella of the parent organization, the Downtown Boulder Partnership.