131 W. Jefferson Ave. — Approximate Downtown Event Location
Downtown Naperville restaurants are rolling out bite-sized deals this week as the city’s first-ever Taste of Naperville runs through Oct. 18, giving diners a reason to try something new before holiday schedules take over. More than 20 restaurants are participating, with signature dishes priced at $5, $10, $15 and $20.
Dine Naperville is behind the downtown promotion. The event listing at Naperville.com describes the inaugural Taste of Naperville, while the Chicago Tribune, in its Naperville Sun report by Carolyn Stein, says more than two dozen restaurants are taking part. Their signature-dish deals fall at four price points — $5, $10, $15 and $20 — letting diners choose how much to spend as they sample the lineup.
Parking Downtown
For diners driving downtown, the City of Naperville lists four parking facilities: Van Buren at 43 W. Van Buren Ave.; Central at 75 E. Chicago Ave.; Municipal Center at 400 S. Eagle St.; and Water Street at 120 Water St. The City says on-street parking generally has a two-hour limit from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except on Washington Street.
Why a Fall Event, and Not Just Restaurant Week
The fall promotion differs from Naperville Restaurant Week, which is generally held in winter. NCTV17 reported that the new event is intended to help local restaurants draw customers before the holidays. Monica Conners, president of the Naperville Development Partnership, said its lower-priced offers are timely amid higher gas prices…