About this Event
Join Calvin Eaton, aka The Gluten Free Chef®, for the second annual NOTA Gluten-Free Food Walking Tour, a curated afternoon of gluten-free food, movement, and community through Rochester’s vibrant Neighborhood of the Arts.
This guided experience highlights some of the Neighborhood of the Arts' favorite gluten-free-friendly eateries while creating space for connection, conversation, and discovering the gluten-free food in a way that feels safe and welcoming for those living with celiac disease and food allergies.
This year’s experience includes:
- An opening grounding yoga flow in the park led by Anderson Allen
- Curated gluten-free food stops throughout NOTA
- Branded t-shirt and tote (filled with special surprises)
- Optional private cake decorating workshop at Scratch Bakeshop
- Community-centered small group experience
This is not a rushed food crawl. It is an intentional, paced experience designed to make gluten-free living feel more accessible, joyful, and connected.
Tour Details
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- General Walking Tour: 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
- Optional Cake Decorating Experience: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA), Rochester, NY
- Meeting Location: Merriman Park
- Walking Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, a yoga mat or towel, sunscreen, water, and an umbrella (this is a rain or shine experience)
What to Expect
The tour will begin with a short 15-minute grounding yoga flow in the park before we begin walking through the neighborhood together. We will move through NOTA together, stopping at a handful of eateries curated by The Gluten Free Chef.
- At each stop, participants will have the flexibility to order whatever works best for their dietary needs, appetite, and budget.
- Some people enjoy trying something at every stop, while others prefer to keep things simple.
Tour Stops
- Opening Grounding Yoga Flow in Merriman Park
- Just Juice 4 Life
- Salena’s Mexican Restaurant
- Get Caked Bakery
- Winter Swan Coffee/Stacy K. Floral
- Scratch Bakeshop
Additional details and surprises will be shared with ticket holders closer to the event date.
Tickets & Registration
General Admission — $75
1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Includes:
- Guided NOTA gluten-free walking tour
- Curated recommendations at each stop
- Opening grounding yoga flow
- T-Shirt & branded tote
- Community-centered experience
Full Experience — $95
1:30 PM – 6:00 (limited to 12 participants)
Includes everything in General Admission, plus:
- Private cake decorating workshop with Scratch Bakeshop from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Gluten Free Chef® tote
- Event t-shirt
After the walking portion of the tour concludes, this smaller group will continue together for a hands-on dessert experience to close out the afternoon.
Cake Decorating Experience Only — $55
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Limited to 12 Participants
Can’t make the walking tour but still want to join us for dessert? This ticket is for the private gluten-free cake decorating workshop at Scratch Bakeshop only.
Participants will join us at 4:00 PM for a hands-on decorating experience in a smaller, community-centered setting. Whether you are coming with friends or attending solo, this is designed to be relaxed, creative, and welcoming.
Included:
- Private gluten-free cake decorating workshop
- All decorating materials and instructions
- Gluten Free Chef® tote
- Branded t-shirt
Important Information
- Food and beverages purchased during the tour are not included in the ticket price
- Participants are welcome to order whatever works best for their dietary needs and budget at each stop
- This is a rain-or-shine event
- Accessibility may vary slightly by location
- While participating businesses take gluten-free protocols seriously, not all locations are dedicated gluten-free facilities
Reserve Your Spot
Capacity is intentionally limited to maintain a high-quality, small-group experience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Merriman Park Playground, Merriman Street, Rochester, United States
USD 37.50 to USD 95.00
