Taste Of New Canaan Stroll To Raise Money For Food Pantry

Information via Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events

NEW CANAAN, CT — Make dinner plans now as the Taste of New Canaan Stroll, raising money for the New Canaan Food Pantry, returns Thursday, Aug. 24, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

According to a news release, the event, produced by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events, consists of three self-guided walking tours and is a super fun way to explore downtown New Canaan.

Choose from The Taste Tour (signature bites from some of New Canaan's best eateries), Family Fiesta (a shorter walking tour for little legs) and Wine Trail (visit restaurants and stores and enjoy a summery pour).

Last year, 255 strollers attended the event and over $5,000 was raised for New Canaan Food Pantry.

Sponsored by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, guests can collect their wristband and map at their New Canaan offices from 5 p.m. There is a 2.5-hour window for guests to take their self-guided tour. Check in is no later than 7:30 p.m. as the event finishes at 8 p.m.

Taste Tour Tix (12 Stops)

A signature taste of some of New Canaan's best eateries. Stops include Best Pizza Shop, Chef Prasad, Gates, Locali, Sole and Tequila Mockingbird to name a few. Sample BBQ sliders, tacos, sushi, panipuri, etc.

Family Fiesta Tix (8 Stops)

Visit New Canaan kid friendly places. Stops include Barvida, Press Burger, Fjord Fish Market and The White Buffalo to name but a few. Sample smoothies, sushi bites, banana pudding, etc.

Wine Trail Tix (8 Stops)

Visit a combination of stores and restaurants who will be handing out delicious wine samples for this event. Guests 21 years of age or older purchasing the Wine Trail must provide valid identification. Stops include Craftbottlz, Dolce, Francos Wine and Stewart's Spirits.

New for 2023, guests can complete their tour and will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes include a Benefit Pore Care Facial and products worth $160 and a Venture Photography Studio Session.

All food items will be provided at cost by partner Walter Stewart's Market so the local food pantry truly receives the goods they truly need.

More information is available here.