Building Buzz: Press Opening Reception

By Tony Gorick

Photos by Paige Durborow

On Tuesday, April 7 we invited press, media, content creators, community leaders, and partners to a Lancaster City Restaurant Week Press Opening Reception at The Exchange for an exciting preview to help kickstart the buzz for the week-long culinary event!

Spring 2026 Lancaster City Restaurant Week is happening Monday, April 13 through Sunday, April 19! As a way to promote the event and get extra coverage, this Press Opening Reception is a sneak peek preview night packed with samples, sponsors, and—in this case—the debut of the new, fresh Lancaster City Restaurant Week website.

Chris Trendler, creator of Lancaster City Restaurant Week, welcomes guests to the Press Reception at The Exchange

This year’s Lancaster City Restaurant Week will feature 50 restaurants showcasing a variety of incredible, diverse, and delicious cuisine.

Each spot will have a promo, special, exclusive, discount, or feature!

LEFT: Raggamuffin Kitchen from Southern Market. RIGHT: Frisco’s Chicken

As part of the Press Opening Reception, a few participating restaurants sampled their food to give a fun look at the week and share a (delicious) preview.

Sampling restaurants at the event included Raggamuffin Kitchen at Southern Market, Cabbage Hill Schnitzel Haus at Southern Market, Frisco’s Chicken, Decades, The Exchange, and Rincon Latino Restaurant & Cafe.

LEFT: Rincon Latino Restaurant & Cafe. RIGHT: Decades

The Exchange was a fantastic host and served an incredible lineup of food samples, Aperol Spritz sips, elevated beverages, and more, all in their gorgeous venue overlooking the skyline of Lancaster County.

Food and beverages from The Exchange

Those looking to support Lancaster City Restaurant Week are encouraged to check out the full list of participating restaurants here to plan the week!

Spring 2026 Lancaster City Restaurant Week is Monday, April 13 through Sunday, April 19.

Cheers!