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Global Flavors - Vote for your favorite!

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, get a taste of Global Fest and celebrate Aurora's restaurants through Global Flavors, a unique local food competition taking place from July 24 to Aug. 12 during which the public votes for the best globally inspired dish, drink or dessert featured by Aurora's participating businesses.

Support your favorite local business by purchasing, trying and voting for their featured item(s)!

The winners will be announced at Global Fest, the city's signature event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. The top three places will also be featured on AuroraTV and the city's social media platforms.

Global Flavors Participants

Boychik at Stanley Marketplace – Restaurant

• Featured item: Chicken Shawarma Plate
• Description: Chicken Shawarma Plate served with cucumber-tomato salad, traditional hummus, quinoa tabbouleh, zhoug, pita and boychik sauce.
• Origin/Inspiration: Israeli, Middle Eastern
• Location: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St.
• Phone number: 303.997.8402
• Website: BoyChikKitchen.com

Chi Lin Asian Eatery at Stanley Marketplace – Restaurant

• Featured item: Taiwanese Pork Belly Rice Bowl
• Description: Minced pork belly braised in sweet soy stew, served with marinated egg and pickled vegetables.
• Origin/Inspiration: Taiwan
• Location: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St.
• Phone number: 720.288.0011
• Website: ChilinDenver.com

Gera Coffee & Ice Cream

• Featured item: Affogato
• Description: Ethiopian coffee with a bold and unique flavor, topped with vanilla ice cream.
• Origin/Inspiration: Ethiopia and Italy
• Location: 14515 E. Alameda Ave., unit B. Located inside Parkside Eatery.
• Phone number: 720.492.3811

• Website: @geracoffee (Tiktok) or @geracoffeeicecream (Instagram)

Goku Hibachi Express – Restaurant

• Featured item: Hibachi steak and shrimp
• Description: Japanese steak and shrimp dish cooked on a flat grill.
• Origin/Inspiration: Japan
• Location: 14107 E. Colfax Ave.
• Phone number: 720.532.1091
• Website: GokuHibachiExpress.com

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 

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

Ladydee's Authentic Nigerian Cuisine – Cater/Dessert

• Featured items (dessert): Puff Puff
• Description: Deep fried dough
• 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

Pata Salada Ceviches – Food truck

• Featured item: Cóctel pata salada
• Description: A delicious dish made with fresh ingredients like avocado, cucumber, tomato and onion, all mixed in a house-special orange sauce. This cocktail is a traditional dish from the Mexican Pacific coast, especially in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
• Origin/Inspiration: Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
• Location: La Plaza Colorado,15200 E. Colfax Ave., A13-14. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 
• Phone number: 720.317.1172
• Website: PataSaladaCeviches.com

Pollo Picante – Restaurant

• Featured item: Mexican grilled chicken.
• Description: Chicken marinated in Mexican in citrus juices, Mexican spices and the star ingredient, achiote powder, gives this chicken its beautiful color. Served with grilled green onion and jalapeño, a side of green salsa, pickled onion, rice, beans and tortillas. 
• Origin/Inspiration: Mexico
• Location: 10498 E. Colfax Ave.
• Phone number: 303.364.8312 
• Website: PolloPicante.com

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

Sweet Rice Flour – Online bakery

• Featured item: Taro Coconut Pudding
• Description: A delicious taro coconut pudding made with taro root, coconut milk, salt, sugar, arrowroot powder and rice flour.
• Origin/Inspiration: Southeast Asia
• Location: Visit website for pop-up locations 
• Phone number: 303.335.0917
• Website: SweetRiceFlour.com

Talavera Cocina LLC – Food truck

• Featured item: Birria
• Description: Mexican beef dish with savory spices and red chile pods.
• Origin/Inspiration: Mexico
• Location: Visit @talavera_cocina (Instagram) for pop-up locations
• Phone number: 720.323.0276
• Website: TalaveraCocina.com

Taste Of Kathmandu – Cater

• Featured item: Aalu tama
• Description: Nepali stew made with bamboo-shoot, potatoes and black-eyed peas.
• Origin/Inspiration: Nepal
• Location: Online orders only
• Website: Facebook.com/TheTasteofKathmandu
• Phone number: 720.425.8357