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Influencer
Partners
Taco Tour Manchester Appreciates and celebrates influencers who help small businesses thrive.
2025 Partners
Returning Partners
New Hampshire Eats
New Hampshire Eats is a 150,000+ Facebook Group and a volunteer member community at https://m.facebook.com/groups/nheats and @n.h.eats on Instagram.
They receive over 5,000,000 views every month by sharing a passion for all Eats in New Hampshire and aiming to elevate the relationships people have with our local Food & Bev Industry.
Food photographers, videographers, reviewers and Tiktok/Instagram/YouTube influencers are paired with thousands of customers and New Hampshire small businesses including most of the businesses in the Taco Tour!
Mike Welshons
@MikeWelshons
New to content creation is Michael Welshons, who explores the Seacoast and Merrimack Valley for delicious mom & pop spots that no one is talking about. Food has been a part of his upbringing with the continued tradition of family Sunday dinners to this day. He was encouraged by several influencers to start his own Tiktok/Instagram pages @mikewelshons and continues to bring a daily take on delicious food that excites the tastebuds and hopefully tantalizes yours!
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Michaela Herrholz
@mics_eats_and_sweets
New Hampshire based food enthusiast focusing on recipe creation and baking. She’s developed recipes for brands such as Annie’s Homegrown, Al Fresco, Cascadian Farm, and Muir Glen. She’s also a volunteer moderator for the New Hampshire Eats Facebook group.
Phil Meyer
@farmboyfoodie
From childhood on the family farm, Phil's food senses grew to a passion for how it gets to the table. Phil is the Leader of New Hampshire Eats and CEO/Chair of their new non-profit, Nourish New England @nourishne
You may recognize Mike from his famous big bite on
WMUR in 2024!
Cyhnna Potts
@AuntieEatsFirst
Chynna is a local food influencer who spotlights New England's restaurant and entertainment scene through her accounts, @AuntieEats First. Chynna has over 37k followers on Instragram and has worked with the Chamber on partnerships highlighting local spots and Destinations available through air travel and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
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Kyleigh Cooley
@KysKravings
Kyleigh Cooley, @kyskravings, is a New Hampshire/ Massachusetts based foodie and loves focusing on the beauty of food. Her page highlights colorful and unique dishes from small businesses around. She has been helping to support the growth of businesses since 2019 with her engaged following and eye-catching content. Kyleigh was a partner on the Palace's Theatre's Restaurant week in 2025.
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Joey Calcavecchia
@the_roamingfoodie
Those who know Joey know that he is THE food connoisseur of New England and is always on the search for the most delicious pizza, pasta, burgers, donuts and more. Joey has created a community of over 300 thousand followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube from the ground up. He is an avid supporter of local businesses. Joey is constantly collaborating with members of the community, be it local restaurants and hotels across New England, the Greater Manchester Chamber, and other food influencers. The Roaming Foodie is the cornerstone of food culture in the Northeast and beyond.
You can support Joey's recovery fund here.
New Partners!
Brittany & Taylor Lojko
@vespervanlife
Natalie Gaynor
@nhyums
Brittany & Taylor are a van life couple focused on community, adventure, food, and being in the outdoors. Taylor built their van and they have traveled the US in it many times, often looking for traditions & community while being outdoors.
Brittany grew up in NH and lived in Manchester for 10 years, so taco tour has always been a special NH tradition for her. They are hyped to go this year and experience the amazing tacos!
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Natalie is a proud resident of Dover with a deep-rooted love for her local community. She has always had a passion for food, and found joy in supporting local restaurants and businesses. While working at a restaurant in Exeter, NH she launched NHYums on Instagram to spotlight and support New Hampshire’s incredible local food scene.
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Stephanie Calise
@stephanie_calise
Danalise Mojica
@danaliseJaylene
Stephanie is a local content creator focusing on sharing outfits, lifestyle and everyday things from New Hampshire. Sharing her love of nostalgic emo and pop punk music through her videos is one of her favorite things to do! She can be found on Instagram and TikTok.
Danalise is back after a small break from social media! Her accounts showcase lifestyle and beauty Content!
Dakota Jones
@Foodwith_Heart
Gerald Schiavoni
@HungryBeyondBoston
Foodwith_Heart began as a food influencer in 2023 celebrating food with passion and purpose. She captures the energy and community behind every bite showcasing festivals such as NH Poutine Fest, Bacon and Beer Fest, and Food Trucks of America to seasonal events, pop-ups, grand openings, and influencer nights like Playa Bowls. Her collaborations also include chefs, brewers, and local vendors. With a focus on authenticity and connection, Foodwith_Heart is all about #EatingWithHeart for flavor, presentation, and community spirit."
Gerald is a Cofounder of Merrimack Valley Eats, a Foodie Facebook group of over 110,000 people and @hungrybeyondboston. His commitment to the valley goes far beyond the keyboard or the dish. When he is not behind the camera, he is partnering with local businesses, communities, non-profits, and food endeavors to connect them with a larger audience. He has worked to create and grow numerous local programs and supported local Chambers with programs to highlight small businesses. He employs a "Help not Yelp" mentality to build a community that fosters growth while giving restauranteurs a space to share their own artistic and creative vision. "
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Emily Pence
@thenewestenglander
Emily is a content creator who recently made the move to New England and has been having way too much fun capturing everything the region has to offer. She's been documenting all things from seaside escapes to hidden cafe gems on Instagram, @thenewestenglander. This will be her first Taco Tour Manchester, and she is so excited to experience it one taco at a time!
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