Global Tastes 2026
Food connects us by preserving cultural heritage and fostering shared traditions across generations. On May 7, 2026, NSC will once again host Global Tastes, our annual benefit party whose proceeds support services for immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area. Global Tastes features culinary small bites from around the world, brought to us by Philadelphia's vibrant restaurant scene strengthened by immigrant chefs.
Location:
Quorum at the University City Science Center
3675 Market St
Philadelphia, 19104
Time:
VIP Ticket Holders - Registration begins at 5:45 PM. Event begins at 6 PM.
General Admission - Registration begins at 6:45 PM. Event begins at 7 PM.
Parking & Transportation:
Parking Garages
- 3711 Market Street Garage (credit-card only)
- 38th Street Parking Lot- 255 N. 38th Street
- 39th & Market Parking Lot
Street Parking
Metered parking is available around the uCity Square/Science Center campus, though availability may be limited during evening events.
Public Transportation
- SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (34th St Station)
- Several bus and trolley routes have nearby stops
Global Tastes 2026 Honorees
![]() | Nationalities Service Center AwardYasmine MustafaCEO & Co-Founder, ROAR |
![]() | Margaret Harris AwardAnge BrancaOwner & Chef, Kampar |
Global Tastes 2026 Sponsors

Community Sponsorships
Gold
Ballard Spahr LLP
Silver
Bill Ewing
Dapplecroft
Meyer Design Inc
Pembroke Philanthropy Advisors
Trang To and Wilson Tong
Bronze
Cecond Opinion
David Cohen
Dr. Rodrigo Cerdá
Primepoint HR & Payroll
Global Tastes 2026 Entertainment
- Ballet Folklórico Yaretzi
- BollywoodTech Philly
- Maiken Scott, WHYY, emcee
- M'oudswing
- Turkish & International Music Ensemble (TIME)
Global Tastes 2026 Host Committee
Ange Branca
Angela Curry
Andrew Khouri
Dan O'Brien
Lee Lai
Leslie Laird Kruhly
Sara Richman
Teresa Wallace
Wilson Tong

