2nd Annual Aurora Restaurant Week: See What Businesses Are Participating

AURORA, IL — Local diners and bakeries will be in the spotlight Jan. 20 through Feb. 3 as Aurora hosts its second annual Restaurant Week.

Organized to showcase the city's growing and diverse culinary scene, Aurora Restaurant Week offers residents and visitors the chance to try various restaurants offering exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus.

"Aurora has such a diverse selection of delicious restaurants," Mayor John Laesch said in a statement. "We're excited to host Aurora Restaurant Week again this year, allowing both residents and visitors to experience the incredible variety of dining options our City has to offer."

In its inaugural year, Aurora Restaurant Week had more than 60 businesses participate. All food and beverage businesses in Aurora, including coffee shops, cafes and bakeries, are eligible to participate in the program this year.

So far, almost 30 restaurants are slated to participate:

• 9 Bar
• AC's Pub
• Altiro Latin Fusion
• Amore Mio
• Assamica Teas
• Basil's Greek Dining
• Black Pepper Lounge
• Bruster's Real Ice Cream
• Foreign Exchange Brewing Co.
• Giardino Trattoria and Pizzeria
• Gourmet Pizza
• Gryo Pit
• Hooters
• La Michoacana Delight
• La Quinta de los Reyes
• McCarty Mills Taproom
• New China Hut 1
• Petit Three Doughnuts
• Pub 56
• Smallcakes: A Cupcakery and Creamery
• Society 57
• Subway (2112 W. Galena Ave.)
• Subway (444 Eola Road)
• Subway (1157 N. Farnsworth Ave.)
• Taqueria Aurora
• Tecalitlan Mexican Restaurant
• Touche French Creole
• Two Brothers Roundhouse
• Two Hands Corn Dogs

Businesses still have the opportunity to participate in Aurora Restaurant Week by signing up on the city's website. Having an Aurora address and offering an exclusive discount or prix-fixe menu are the only requirements to participate.

Each restaurant's specials can also be viewed on Aurora's website.