Overcast skies didn’t stop about 100 Akron residents from gathering at Lock 3 Saturday, where a community potluck turned a stretch of downtown into a shared dining table.
The Longest Table Akron was about food, connection and bridging divides.
The potluck which started in New York City in 2022 is designed to bring together neighbors who might not otherwise meet over a shared meal.
Spirit of the city
The smell of fried food filled the air as dishes ranging from wings and sandwiches to homemade desserts were passed up and down the tables. Local businesses also pitched-in including Good Company Akron which donated more than 600 wings.
Head chef Tommy Kettel said events like this reflect the spirit of the city…