Water Street Long Table Dinner returns to downtown Naperville for charity

The award-winning chefs of Water Street in downtown Naperville are back to present the third annual Long Table Dinner outdoors under the stars on Sunday evening, Oct. 9.

The evening fundraiser to benefit West Suburban Community Pantry will be 5-9 p.m. on Water Street.

Guests will be treated to a six-course chef-prepared meal with a welcome sparkling wine and signature cocktail as well as four additional wine pairings, all while enjoying live music on the street.

"This is a unique party, with a romantic European vibe, for a great cause, and we are proud to welcome everyone to celebrate cooler weather and the start of the harvest season," said Nick Ryan of Marquette Companies, developer of Water Street. "Our chefs have taken great care to make this evening especially memorable. Helping feed area families who have struggled during these challenging times just makes the evening that much more special."

Courses include a passed amuse-bouche, sushi appetizer, harvest salad, seafood entree, beef entree and dessert and will be prepared by Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Vasili's Mediterranean, Santo Cielo, Quiubo, Elements at Water Street and Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop. A vegetarian entree option is available.

"We are so grateful that the community is coming together to enjoy all the fabulous food on Water Street while helping to feed families in need," said Lisa Spaeth, West Suburban Community Pantry development director. "The chefs, retailers, Hotel Indigo and owners at Water Street have been so generous to the pantry, and we love having the support of friends in downtown Naperville."

West Suburban Community Pantry serves individuals, families, children, and seniors throughout DuPage and Will counties including Woodridge, Lisle, Naperville, Westmont, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and Willowbrook. It offers Pantry Store shopping hours in their Woodridge facility, as well as online ordering through their virtual food pantry with pickup and delivery options. It provides healthy school snacks and weekend backpacks of food to students in several area schools and also has an in-school Pantry at Irene King Elementary School in Romeoville.

Tickets are $195 per person or $1,495 for a table of eight. Purchase tickets by Oct. 1.

For information and reservations, visit www.wscpantry.org/long-table. Seating is limited.