Night Under the Stars - 2025

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Join us for a magical night at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes!  Enjoy alfresco dining at its finest, featuring gourmet food and highlighting our local shops.  

Evening Highlights:

Cocktail Hour with Live Music
Sip on Riverwalk Shoppes-inspired cocktails and mocktails while enjoying the sounds of live music. Stroll through our charming shops and discover unique treasures. Engage in delightful games and activities that will make your evening unforgettable!

Four-Course Dinner
Indulge in a delectable four-course dinner crafted by Patina Wine Bar's Chef Jose Luis, voted Best Chef 2024 in the suburbs by the Daily Herald. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with exquisite wines selected by Sommelier Wylie Shaffer, featuring ingredients sourced from AteaCo Coffee and Tea, Oh My Ganache Bakery, The Olive Tap, Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard, and local farms.

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Hand passed appetizers 

• Shrimp and crab ceviche with dragonfruit, avocado, fresh citrus, roasted peppers, jalapeno, tortillas
• Caramelized peach crostini with pomegranate seeds, fresh burrata, pomegranate balsamic glaze
• Bacon wrapped dates with romesco sauce
• Korean BBQ meatballs, scallions, black and white sesame seeds
• Spring pea and grilled asparagus crostini with whipped tarragon ricotta

Course 1 - Salad
Strawberry, Blackberry, raspberry, red watercress, marcona almonds, halloumi cheese, basil pesto

Course 2 - Pasta
Handmade gnocchi, burst heirloom tomato, sweet grilled corn, stracciatella cheese, fresh basil

Course 3 - Entree
Petite Filet with summer chimichurri, black truffle potato au gratin cake, truffle butter sauteed summer squash

Course 4 - Dessert
Surprise collaboration between Oh My Ganache Bakery and Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard of McHenry

*In the event of rain, we will move the event to our rain date, June 19.  (If you cannot attend the rain date, your ticket may be transferred to another person, but no refunds will be issued.)

Proceeds will go towards the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Don’t miss this very special opportunity to indulge in a night of elegance, entertainment, and exclusivity!