Did you know that June 28 is National Foodie Day? A day devoted entirely to food fanatics and the culinary callouts, there are many great ways to celebrate. Some of the best-loved include tailored tastings and seizing the chance to try new things. This may be the perfect time to finally visit that local establishment you haven’t yet tried, but know to be trending and all the rage. Some restaurants even promote featured food flights or even offer free samples in honor of the occasion.
Gastronomic gorging may be a little over the top even for some of the most diehard food lovers. That’s why signing up to take a food tour may be one of the most compromising considerations. It’s a way to try it all, but in well-contained portions. Because tours typically take you on a footpath to multiple delectable destinations, you also have the added benefits of movement and exercise, along with adequate time to digest and make room for more.
The food scene here in the Mid-Atlantic region promises plenty of tasty touring suggestions, with a wide range of cuisine choices. Just consider Lancaster, Pennsylvania, rich in diverse cultural heritage. Here you’ll find no shortage of optional offerings to boot. To prove my point, I present three phenomenal food tour favorites that any foodie should take.
International Food Tour Lancaster, PA
At $65 a person, you are cordially invited to join in this ultimate international food-tasting experience. In the total two-hour duration, you will be led on a guided tour through the historic streets of Downtown Lancaster, while being treated to generous portions of some truly outstanding selections throughout the community, along the way.
Participating vendors vary by day of the week, making each experience unique, even for those who have done the tour previously. Options include stops at six different stations and may include cuisine classics from the following nations: Spain, Denmark, Cuba, France, the Netherlands, and various African Regions. Most dietary needs can be accommodated when you reserve your spot in advance. Learn more on the site link.
Lancaster History and Breakfast Walking Tour
It’s been said that this tour serves up breakfast with a side of history. Doing double to deliver the best of both, hungry history buffs especially find this walking tour to be a real treat.
For the cost of $60 a person, touring tasters will be led to various historic markets, Cathedrals, landmarks, and prominent area monuments, all with stories to tell. Along the way, you will either be served coffee or tea of your choice. You will also learn about the history behind every establishment you come to.
Features to look forward to include a breakfast menu item from world-renowned chef Cedric Barberet. This is where you learn all about the historic courthouse.
Then, depending on the weather, you will be served breakfast in the secret Demuth Museum Garden. The experience will include learning more about the Demuth family and seeing the nation’s oldest Tabacco shop.
At the Beignet shop, you get to enjoy a savory breakfast sandwich on a freshly made powdered Beignet. This is where you learn about 18th-century architecture.
Lastly, you will come to the historic Central Market. From here, you will discover more about the historic background of Lancaster, dating back to 1730.
To learn more about this tour in nostalgia and noshes or to secure your spot in the next offering, visit the website.
Outdoor Cooking Class in Amish Country
This unique experience runs a little longer and is a bit more hands-on. Spanning a duration of 2.5 hours, with this endeavor, you get to learn the traditional art of open-hearth outdoor cooking.
Based in New Holland, the experience utilizes the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Amish families to prepare (and enjoy) a tasty three-course meal. All diets and dietary needs are accounted for, and all ingredients and equipment are provided. All you need to bring is your appetite and diligent eagerness to learn!
In addition to cooking and personally enjoying a mouthwatering meal, all participants will garner full access to the private on-site glamping resort grounds on which the event is taking place. Access is provided throughout the day. Whether you come early or stay late, the package includes use of hot tubs, pools, playgrounds, evening shows, and all other recreations. The cost is $80 for participants. Kids under six are permitted to accompany guests free of charge. Go to the website to find out more.
There are plenty of other palatable tours, tastings, and overall ways to celebrate National Foodie Day in addition to these delightful recommendations. Options can be found both within and beyond the Lancaster food scene, and, in all fairness, can be enjoyed at any given time of year, food holiday or not! When it all comes down to it, that’s really what it’s all about—eating, drinking, and being merry!
The three tours highlighted here, along with many others, are made possible by Unique Lancaster Experiences. Click hereto learn more about these phenomenal foodie features and other special-interest touring experiences they offer.