Aurora Global Fest Brings International Cuisine Center Stage
Credit: Kim Long
An international food court organized at Aurora’s debut GlobalFest will take place noon to 10 p.m. August 23 on the big lawn in front of the municipal building. This celebration of the city’s diverse ethnic communities features live all-day entertainment and art.
The food court showcases only Aurora independent restaurants and caterers serving authentic Filipino, Greek, Nigerian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Mexican and ethnic American dishes. This is “locavore” if you live in Aurora.
Here’s just a sampling of the menu:
Sunburst Grill: Filipino-style chicken adobo with rice, chicken barbecue skewers and pork barbecue skewers
Brooks Smokehouse BBQ: Smoked ribs, chicken legs, beef sausage, brisket and gator with side dishes
Pho 888 Vietnamese Grill: Spring rolls, egg rolls, noodle and rice plates with grilled meats; Thai tea, boba drinks and smoothies
Los Pastes: Savory and sweet Mexican empanadas; smoothies
Voula’s Kitchen: Gyros pita, grilled chicken pita, saganaki and pepperoni pizza
Flava: Soul food plates with chicken, hot links, or brisket and traditional sides
Ladydee’s Authentic African Cuisine: Beef, chicken, fish or goat meat plates with rice and plantains; and puff puff
The Nile Ethiopian Restaurant: Lamb tibs, lamb alicha and lamb wat; sambusas; plates served with salads, stews and injera bread
The World Beer Market will feature an array of brews including Kenya Tusker Lager (Kenya), France Castelain Blonde Biere de Garde (France), Aecht Schlenk Oak Smoke (German), and Lao Lager (Laos).
For more details about the food, beer, music and entertainment schedule (and finding a parking spot), visit: AuroraGlobalFest.org.
Credit: Kim Long
