Boulder Eats at the Dairy: Panel Discussion and Communal Supper at Dairy Arts Center

Presented in connection with the Set the Table exhibit at the Dairy Arts Center, Boulder Eats at the Dairy is a special evening that brings the exhibition’s themes to life—exploring how food, culture, and community converge at the table.

In collaboration with the Museum of Boulder’s exhibition Boulder Eats and Community Table Kitchen—the social enterprise of Boulder Bridge House—the event highlights Boulder’s rich food heritage and the cultural and ecological systems shaping how we share and experience food today.

The evening begins with a panel discussion moderated by acclaimed food writer and KGNU radio host John Lehndorff, featuring local restaurateurs and culinary professionals. Together, they will reflect on Boulder’s evolving food landscape and the ways food is a site for rich artistry and creativity on and off the table.

Following the conversation, guests will gather for a communal dining experience featuring three chef-curated tasting stations by Boulder Bridge House. Each station—Comfort, Migration, and Celebration—offers a lens into how food across Boulder and the Front Range connects us to memory, movement, and belonging.

More than a meal, the evening uplifts the work of Boulder Bridge House, whose culinary training program provides vital job skills, daily meals, and pathways out of homelessness. The chefs and servers participating in the event are part of this initiative, grounding the experience in both exceptional food and meaningful social impact.

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