October 9 | Taste the World walking and sampling tour

Friday, October 9, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m.
Theme: Local Harvest (celebrating Vegetarian Appreciation Month)
This event is a fundraiser for Neighbors Community Center at Hub450.

• Afrin Market: Roasted Tomato Soup (roasted tomatoes, with typical Middle Eastern seasonings, extra virgin olive oil, onion, and garlic)
• Aura Little Cafe: Burmese Tofu Salad
• Groovy Gut LLC (serving at Neighbors Community Center): Roasted Pumpkin and Wheatberry Risotto (rich toasted risotto topped with pumpkin, glazed with soy, pine honey, and toasted pecans) contains milk, soy, wheat, and tree nuts
• Jon & Maria’s: Cheesy Artichoke Spinach Sliders (from our catering menu) contains wheat/gluten and milk  
• Lancaster Sweet Shoppe: Stroopie (a fresh-off-the-press “stroopwafel,” consisting of two thin, cinnamon waffle cookies sandwiched together with hot caramel) contains milk, soy, wheat, eggs
• Layali El Sham Middle Eastern Cuisine (serving at Neighbors Community Center): Classic Hummus, served with pita (smooth and creamy Levantine staple made from puréed chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and extra‑virgin olive oil) contains sesame
• Salt & Sugar: Empanada (spinach and cheese or mushroom and vegetable) contains wheat and milk
• BONUS: Alchemy Ramen is a “customize, create, and cook your own” ramen establishment. Samples for a crowd wouldn’t taste great, so we invite you to stop by during the Taste the World tour for a quick peek; get your passport stamped to activate a $5 off voucher valid for a future date. 

Restaurants and menu items subject to change. Allergens/ingredients are listed as reported by the eateries.

How does the tour work?

On the evening of the event, please arrive at the starting point (side entrance of Neighbors Community Center, 450 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pa.), between 4:45 and 6:15 p.m. to start the tour. You will receive a Taste the World passport, which includes a map and grants you access to the servings at the participating restaurants. You can plan the order of your stops, allowing a suggested minimum of 90 minutes to visit all the locations. At each restaurant, a greeter will welcome you, stamp your Taste the World passport, and give any specific instructions to receive your serving. We encourage you to take a look around, peek at the menu, and soak in the sights and aromas before heading off to the next destination. The tour ends at 8 p.m.

This is not a “sit-down” progressive meal. Because of limited seating and time, you may eat while standing inside or outside the restaurants, or while walking to your next destination. Feel free to buy drinks and other menu items (either take-out or sit-down, as space and time allow).

Where can I park?

There are parking garages and lots available throughout the downtown area, as well as free parking on some side streets. Metered street parking is free after 6 p.m. There is free limited parking in the lot next to our building (use spaces marked Hub450) and, after 5 p.m., in the Snavely & Dosch parking lot at 426 North Prince Street. Paid parking is available at the Queen Street Garage, one block over.

Is this a family friendly event?

Yes! The tours are appropriate for people of any age! Children three years of age and younger may share their family’s food and do not need a ticket. However, there is only one serving per passport at each eatery.

What happens if there is inclement weather?

The event will be held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. We do not offer refunds.

What can I do if I cannot use my ticket?

Tickets are transferable! Forward (or print out and give) your confirmation email to someone else to use. To avoid possible confusion and delay at starting point, we ask that you contact us at least 48 hours before the event to let us know name(s) of the person(s) who will be using your ticket(s).

​The fine print

I as ticket holder understand and fully acknowledge that my participation in this event is solely at my own risk and I assume full responsibility. I agree to hold harmless Neighbors Community Center/Eastern Mennonite Missions, whether by negligence or not, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I hereby give my full permission for the use of my name, picture, image, likeness, actions, voice, video footage that I am featured in, and other personally identifiable information, for promotional purposes.