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Fort Collins Foodie Walk™

Fort Collins Foodie WalkTM

A culinary tour of tasty proportions!

Every third Friday of the month from 5 - 8 pm

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Fort Collins Foodie Walk™, a food lover's paradise of its series of signature business promotions.

This monthly self-guided walking tour from 5 – 8 pm on the third Friday of each month and celebrates the culinary culture and thriving food and beverage retail scene in Downtown Fort Collins. Join Downtown’s finest culinary shops each month to sample seasonal flavors and exciting taste experiences! 

Who is a foodie? Foodies are people who simply love food for consumption, study, preparation, and recreation. Foodies wish to learn everything about food, the best and the ordinary, and take in the science, industry, history, and characters surrounding food.

Culinary shops in Downtown Fort Collins focus on unique quality ingredients, locally sourced, and organic produce in their shops. Foodie Walk offers a way for people to explore and enjoy the flavorful world of food and drink! 

Participating Locations

March Foodie Walk

Date: Third Friday
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Location: Downtown Fort Collins, CO
Cost: Free!


Check In and Win with Foodie Walk!

Visiting a participating Foodie Walk business? Just scan the QR code upon arrival and enter your contact info once to be eligible for the monthly gift basket giveaway, courtesy of Fort Collins Foodie Walk™ businesses!

Downtown Ace Hardware - Grilling Department

Sampling Frontier Soups and Soberdough Brew Breads

We are sampling several different Frontier Soups and Soberdough Brew Breads.

Happy Lucky’s Teahouse

Sampling Match Madness

It's Matcha Madness at Happy Lucky's Teahouse. We will be sampling todays tea competitors: Taiwan Fern Stream Oolong and China Scary Fragrance. Come taste and vote to help determine the Matcha Madness champion.

Foodie Walk is FREE and Everyone is Welcome.

Kilwins

Sampling

La Boutique

Sampling

Nuance Chocolate

Featuring Retronasal Olfaction Demonstrations

Nuance Chocolate: The Science of Scent & Flavor
Featuring Retronasal Olfaction Demonstrations

Nuance Chocolate is continuing our exploration of the senses this month by focusing on the powerful connection between smell and taste. To understand how we truly perceive flavor, we invite you to participate in a guided experiment using retronasal olfaction.

We will be tasting single-origin chocolate squares while temporarily isolating the sense of smell. This hands-on demonstration reveals how much of a chocolate’s "flavor profile", from bright citrus notes to deep earthiness, is actually processed through the nose. Discover the hidden complexity of our beans and see for yourself how your senses work together to create the experience of fine chocolate.

Old Town Spice Shop

Sampling Irish Stew with Beef and Chinese Five Spice, Irish Coffee Cheesecake Dip, and Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cocoa

Prepare your palate for a vibrant journey. Our next culinary destination is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating the season with a refined take on Irish tradition.
Join us as we debut...

Irish Stew with Beef and Chinese Five Spice: This Irish Stew is a vibrant, "East meets West" twist on a classic, featuring beef seasoned with Chinese Five Spice and Taiwanese Pepper Salt. Slow-roasted in a Dutch oven with leeks, carrots, and baby potatoes, it blends traditional Irish comfort with aromatic Asian flair for a uniquely savory, one-pot meal.

Irish Coffee Cheesecake Dip: This decadent dip captures the soul of a classic Irish Coffee—rich and velvety smooth. It balances the tang of cream cheese and sour cream with the deep, earthy notes of cocoa and strong brew. Whether served as a party dip with graham crackers or piled onto crisp pretzel thins for a salty-sweet crunch, it’s a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that brings a taste of the Emerald Isle to any gathering.

Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cocoa: A rich, velvety sip for everyone to enjoy—minus the dairy, plus the decadence.

Don't miss out on this delicious journey!

Rocky Mountain Olive Oil

Sampling Espresso Orange Chia Pudding

A breakfast (or snack) that’s as bold as your coffee! This Chia Pudding combines the energizing kick of espresso using our Espresso Balsamic Vinegar with zesty orange goodness using our Valencia Orange Fused Olive Oil, transforming tiny chia seeds into a creamy, dreamy delight.

It’s the ultimate guilt-free indulgence that will have you saying ‘I do’ to healthy mornings!

Savory Spice

Chinese Five Spice Carrot Cake

This month Savory Spice will be sampling our amazing Chinese Five Spice Carrot Cake!

Sweet-spiced Chinese Five Spice adds warmth and depth to classic carrot cake. Topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any birthday, celebration, or weekday dessert!

Chinese five spice combines heating and cooling elements to reflect the yin and yang Chinese philosophy through five different flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. Come join us for a taste!

The Cooking Studio

Sampling

The Cupboard

Sampling

The Hot Sauce Realm

Sampling

The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop

Sampling