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Toasting for a Cause 2018

Loaves & Fishes Community Services & CATCH 35 Partner for “Toasting for a Cause” 2018

Event Supports Struggling Families in DuPage County

(Naperville, IL – October 8, 2018) Loaves & Fishes and Catch 35 Naperville are thrilled to announce their partnership to host Toasting for a Cause on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will raise funds for essential services at Loaves & Fishes that were provided to more than 18,600 individuals in DuPage County each year. Catch 35 is the recent winner of Loaves & Fishes’ 2018 Naperville Chef Showdown.

“Catch 35 is a tremendous partner to our organization, and we are grateful for their generosity,” said Loaves & Fishes CEO Mike Havala. “We look forward to another first-class food and wine event at Toasting for a Cause.”

The Menu

“We are excited to offer an exquisite food and wine event in partnership with Loaves & Fishes,” said Carl Jensen, Director of Operations for Taste America Restaurants. “The wine pairing is a sampling of our global wine list featuring lush wines from Oregon, France, and California.”

Catch 35’s Chef Eddie Sweeney describes the dinner menu: “Each dish is a unique autumn journey of the senses highlighting colors, textures, and flavors reminiscent of the season. We are looking forward to this unique dining experience at Catch 35 Naperville!”

Reception

Chicken Liver Pâté

Toasted sea salt ciabatta, bacon honey

Bethel Heights, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, 2015

1st Course

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Prosciutto, arugula, goat gouda, truffle oil, balsamic reduction

J Moreau & Fils, Chablis, France, 2015

2nd Course

Grilled Georges Bank Scallops

Brown sugar braised Asian greens, ginger soy hollandaise

Miner, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA, 2016

3rd Course

Dry Aged New York Strip

Marrow bone, parsnip mashed potatoes, smoked caviar, au jus

Hall, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2015

4th Course

Crème Brulee

Currants, speculoos cookie butter

Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee, St Helena, CA, 2016

Reservations are $150.00 per person; $90 of each ticket goes directly to support Loaves & Fishes and is tax deductible. Seating is limited for this exclusive event.

Register at bit.ly/toasting18 or visit loaves-fishes.org/toasting-for-a-cause/. For more information contact Nicole Louis at nlouis@loaves-fishes.org. 

About Loaves and Fishes Community Services

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that has served our community since 1984. Our mission is to end hunger and transform lives. We provide food and leadership in the community by working together and mobilizing resources to help our clients become more self-sufficient and create their own bright future stories. Visit www.loaves-fishes.org for more information.

About CATCH 35 Naperville

Catch 35 is a premier seafood and premium steak restaurant in downtown Chicago and Naperville. Catch 35 offers the freshest seafood flown in daily from U.S. coastal waters as well as an extensive wine list. Our lunch and dinner menus change seasonally with the highest quality ingredients available. Visit www.catch35.com/ for menus and information.