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Global Flavors

Global Flavors 2025 Registration Open!

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, the exciting competition Global Flavors is back to find the best global foods in the city. 

Register your business to participate and share your flavors with everyone! Complete the form below to nominate a globally inspired dish, drink or dessert from your menu by Sunday, March 30. In May, the public will have the opportunity to visit your business, purchase and taste the featured items and vote for their favorites.

Participation requirements:  

  • Be based in Aurora and be licensed by the city of Aurora to sell food.

  • Feature a globally inspired drink, dish or dessert.

  • Be in good standing with all their regulatory agencies as required.

To learn more and register, please visit AuroraGov.org/GlobalFlavors.

The winners will be announced at Global Fest, the city’s signature event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. The top three places will also be featured on the city’s social media platforms.

Learn more about Global Fest at AuroraGlobalFest.org.

Registration to be a food vendor at Global Fest is also open. Learn more and apply at AuroraGlobalFest.org, and click on the "Vendor and Volunteer" tab.

 

Global Flavors 2024 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

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
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