It seems even famous Oscar-nominated actors aren’t immune to the lure of a well-crafted truffle.
Actor Alec Baldwin chats with attendees at BIFF’s CineChef event at Rembrandt Yard Thursday. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
Actor Alec Baldwin made an appearance at Rembrandt Yard in Boulder on Thursday night during the Boulder International Film Festival’s CineChef event. The actor, who is in town as a special guest for the 22nd annual Boulder International Film Festival, was seen at the event as attendees circulated between chef stations, sampling film-inspired dishes.
“Alec stopped by CineChef, chatted with all the chefs, enjoyed the amazing food, and connected with guests – everyone had a great night, and he had a great time,” said BIFF co-founder Kathy Beeck.
CineChef is BIFF’s annual tasting competition where Colorado chefs translate movies into a single, hand-held bite. This year’s all-women lineup, themed “Badass Women Chefs,” included everything from “Kill Bill”-inspired bao buns to a chocolate Eye of Sauron pulled from “The Lord of the Rings.”
Rainbow Shultz, chef and owner of the Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, took home the People’s Choice trophy for her dish inspired by Wes Anderson’s “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.”
Baldwin’s drop-in comes ahead of a more formal appearance Friday, when he’s scheduled for a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast with Scott Feinberg at 1:15 p.m. at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St, Boulder. Find the full schedule at biff1.com.
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Alexandra Stuessi, chef de cuisine at Pizza Alberico plates her deserts during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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A hand places a blackberry on a honey cake during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Shamane Simons, chef and owner of Shamane’s Bakery + Cafe squeezes sauce on food during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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BOULDER, CO – APRIL 9: American actor Alec Baldwin speaks to attendees at the CineCHEF event at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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BOULDER, CO – APRIL 9: Attendees eat food during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Linda Hampsten Fox, chef and owner of The Bindery in Denver, speaks to attendees about her food during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Ariana Rios, head production cook at Limelight Boulder, presents food to guests during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Guests partake in the BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard in Boulder on Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Paul DeMaret, left, and Jennifer DeMaret share a kiss overlooking downtown Boulder during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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BOULDER, CO – APRIL 9: Sisters Kathy Beeck, left, American actor Alec Baldwin, center and Robin Beeck pose for a photo during CineCHEF at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Food plated during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Sticky chicken bao buns seen during BIFF’s CineChef Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Rabbit Porchetta cooks on a grill during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Sticky chicken bao buns are being prepared during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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BOULDER, CO – APRIL 9: Spring pea and mascarpone risotto bowls are seen during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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BOULDER, CO – APRIL 9: The eye of Sauron is plated during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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BOULDER, CO – APRIL 9: Deep sea Zissou is plated during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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A saffron milk cake shown during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Food plated during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Lamb Mixiote seen during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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Alexandra Stuessi, chef de cuisine at Pizza Alberico plates her deserts during BIFF’s CineChef at Rembrandt Yard Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)
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