Second annual gluten-free food walking tour through Rochester’s NOTA featuring yoga, community, and local food stops.
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.