Second Annual NOTA Gluten-Free Food Walking Tour with The Gluten Free Chef®

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

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Capacity is intentionally limited to maintain a high-quality, small-group experience.

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