A group of smiling children sit at a wooden table with food and drinks in the foreground, while a colorful mural and restaurant interior fill the background.

Culture Encounters

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General Admission

Hop aboard for a Saturday of flavor, fun, and cultural discovery! Join Culture Encounters for a family food tour where we&rsquo;ll explore the world, one restaurant at a time. We&rsquo;ll ride between stops in a festive party bus, singing along to holiday music as we travel across Richmond to three local restaurants we love. At each stop, families will taste new dishes, learn about the culture behind the cuisine, and connect with other parents and kids along the way. Our stops: Mantu: Afghan cuisine The Patio Thai: Thai cuisine Irie Ting Jamaican Grill: Jamaican cuisine This tour is made for kids and families to experience together. It&rsquo;s a great way to spark curiosity, try something new, and make holiday memories as a family. Date: Saturday, December 12 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Check-in: 10:00 AM at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen AllenBus departs: 10:30 AM Tickets: $45 per person (includes party bus transportation and food at all three stops) Spots on the bus are limited, so reserve your family&rsquo;s seats today!

Hop aboard for a Saturday of flavor, fun, and cultural discovery! Join Culture Encounters for a family food tour where we’ll explore the world, one restaurant at a time. We’ll ride between stops in a festive party bus, singing along to holiday music as we travel across Richmond to three local restaurants we love. At each stop, families will taste new dishes, learn about the culture behind the cuisine, and connect with other parents and kids along the way. Our stops: Mantu: Afghan cuisine The Patio Thai: Thai cuisine Irie Ting Jamaican Grill: Jamaican cuisine This tour is made for kids and families to experience together. It’s a great way to spark curiosity, try something new, and make holiday memories as a family. Date: Saturday, December 12 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Check-in: 10:00 AM at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen AllenBus departs: 10:30 AM Tickets: $45 per person (includes party bus transportation and food at all three stops) Spots on the bus are limited, so reserve your family’s seats today!

Culture Encounters

Eat.Talk.Write. - Food Tour

Richmond

General Admission

$45

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