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Global Flavors - Thanks for participating!

Aurora is truly "The World in a City," and that global influence is reflected in our food, with more than 330 authentic, specialty restaurants and markets, dozens of food trucks and countless other small cuisine businesses to explore.

This year, Global Fest celebrated Aurora's restaurants through Global Flavors, a unique local food competition taking place from July 24 to Aug. 12 during which the public voted for the best globally inspired dish, drink or dessert featured by Aurora's participating businesses.

Global Flavors Winners

1. SweetPepper Kitchen – Food truck

• Featured item: Jollof Rice
• Description: Made with rice, pepper, onions, tomatoes and different spices. A popular Nigerian dish, Jollof Rice is a staple food in the western part of Africa, and all countries in the region claim to have the best recipe.
• Origin/Inspiration: Nigeria
• Location: 15353 E. 6th Ave. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Phone number: 720.678.5523
• Website: SweetPepperKitchen.com

2. HoneyBee Asian Bistro & Sushi – Restaurant

• Featured item: Flaming Tiger Roll   
• Description: Japanese shrimp tempura sushi roll made with cream cheese, spicy tuna topped with layers of avocado, seared Japanese mayo, togarashi, furikake and sriracha. Presented with fire and flames.
• Origin/Inspiration: Japan
• Location: 18541 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 126
• Phone number: 303.400.6117
• Website: HoneyBeeAsianBistro.com 

3. Ladydee's Authentic Nigerian Cuisine – Cater/Dish

• Featured item (dish): Heritage red beef stew
• Description: Red beef stew with white rice and vegetables
• Origin/Inspiration: Nigeria
• Location: 1720 S. Helena St. (Online orders only)
• Phone number: 720.935.1553
• Website: yelp.com/biz/lady-dis-nigerian-cuisine-aurora