New Hollywood Casino Unveils 2 Restaurants

The new casino, replacing the riverboat one in downtown Aurora, is set to open in about two months, owners said.

This Popular Sandwich Restaurant Is Opening In Aurora

It’s the shop’s second location in Aurora, and it sits on the border with Batavia.

Community Rallies Around Aurora Restaurant Owner Battling Cancer

Merely a week after opening The Soul Spot, Delicia "Lisa" Bowling found out she had stage four cancer, according to a report.

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

Aurora Restaurant Week offers residents and visitors the chance to try various restaurants offering exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus.

New Coffee Shop Opens In Aurora: It's 'A Cultural Experience'

The new cafe is "one of the few coffee houses in the country proudly serving Harazi beans," grown in the Haraz Mountains in Yemen.

Buffalo Wild Wings Opens 'Go' Concept In Aurora

The new grab-and-go location is celebrating by offering free wings for a year to the first guests in line for the grand opening.

Touche French Creole Extends Hours With New Happy Hour

The restaurant, which opened earlier this year, held a trial run of happy hour in July before deciding to offer it permanently.

Aurora Ice Cream Parlor Plans Giveaway For National Banana Split Day

National Banana Split Day falls on Monday, Aug. 25, but the business is celebrating one day early.

Future Of Leilani Asian Fusion Unclear As 1-Year Anniversary Approaches

Employees say the closure — which is temporary, according to the restaurant's website — was done "abruptly and unexpectedly."

New Restaurants Coming To Hollywood Casino Aurora's New Location

Lucky Goat is an all-new Stephanie Izard burger restaurant that will feature specialty burgers, fries, milkshakes and more.

1st Soul Food Restaurant Opens In Aurora Since 2018: City

JJ-N-MeMe's celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of March.

4th New Restaurant Opens Within A Year In Downtown Aurora

"The transformation of downtown Aurora is mirrored throughout the entire city," a city official said.

Latin Grammy Winner Opens Mexican Restaurant In Aurora

The restaurant on Aurora's east side specializes in Mexican soups, including menudo and posole.

Popular Restaurant Relocating To Aurora's Fox Valley Mall

Mandy's Soul Food Kitchen, a Bolingbrook staple for years, is reopening in Aurora as The Soul Spot.

1st Aurora Restaurant Week Starts This Week: See The List

More than 55 restaurants across Aurora, from casual spots to fine dining establishments, are participating in the inaugural two-week event.

Arthouse Becomes 3rd New Restaurant To Open In Downtown Aurora

The new downtown Aurora restaurant takes notes from its neighbor, the Paramount Theatre, for its decor and offerings.

Original Copley Hospital Building Reopens As Neighborhood Cafe

Atrevete Cafe 1888​ is the second site of the popular Atrevete Confections in Montgomery, a bakery that specializes in French pastries.

Aurora To Host Inaugural Restaurant Week In January

With the first-ever Aurora Restaurant Week coming up, take a look at what eateries are so far slated to participate.

New Italian Restaurant Moves Into Downtown Aurora Space

Giardino Trattoria and Pizzeria is the second Italian restaurant to open this year in downtown Aurora.

Two Hands Corn Dogs Opens 1st IL Location In Aurora

The restaurant, specializing in Korean corn dogs, operates more than 70 locations across the country.

New Dunkin' Opens In Aurora, Gives 100 People Free Coffee For A Year

The new Dunkin' drive-thru is owned by the same management group that runs other Dunkin' franchises in Aurora.

Banana Split Continues Ice Cream Season Through October

"I've always believed we should have the opportunity to enjoy Banana Split through October," reads a post from the Aurora ice cream parlor.

New Ice Cream Parlor To Open In Aurora

Bruster's Real Ice Cream, opening in just a few days, will feature 150 flavors of premium hand-crafted ice cream, sorbet and sherbert.

Brother Chimp Brewing Wins Gold Medal At 'Olympics Of Beer'

The North Aurora nanobrewery took home the gold from a competition often referred to as the "Olympics of beer."

Krema Coffee Roasters Celebrates New Cafe In North Aurora

The newest Krema Coffee — marking the brand's fourth in the Chicago area — just celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Banana Split To Reopen For New Season At End Of February

Owners chose Leap Day as their first day back in business following Banana Split's annual winter hiatus.

Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Aurora's Top Restaurants

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to snag a dinner reservation before restaurants completely book up.

7 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Aurora

The teams competing in the Super Bowl are not yet set, but it's not too early to start thinking about where you'll watch the game in Aurora.

New Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar Pays Homage To Mid-Century NYC

Amore Mio, meaning "my love" in Italian, is co-owned by the same couple who operates Altiro Latin Fusion in Aurora, Geneva and Wheaton.

Aurora Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day 2023

For Aurora residents who don't want to cook on Thanksgiving, there are a variety of restaurants in and around town that will be open.

Italian Restaurant, Piano Bar To Open In Aurora

Amore Mio will take over the former site of Gillerson's Grubbery, which closed its doors in August 2022.

New Pizzeria On Farnsworth Avenue Replaces Former Mike & Denise's Pub

Lady T’s Pizzeria and Pub celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on Sunday, the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Amy Morton's Stolp Island Social Closes 4 Years After Opening Downtown

The restaurateur described the COVID-19 pandemic as "no more difficult time to operate a restaurant than since the Great Depression."

The Best Ice Cream In Aurora, As Chosen By Patch Readers

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, so Patch surveyed readers to find out what local businesses have the scoops in town.

Aurora Ice Cream: Who Sells Your Favorite Scoop?

National Ice Cream Day is July 16. To celebrate, Patch wants to know where readers turn to for the best scoop in Aurora.

La Cabana Mexican Cafe In Aurora Closes After 50 Years In Business

Owners said they put the River Street property up for sale "as we are no longer able to keep the business moving forward."

Korean Comfort Food Restaurant Bonchon To Open 1st Aurora Location

The Aurora location's owner said he hopes to bring the community together with Bonchon's "delicious flavors and crunch."

Fish Fry 2023: Where To Find Lenten Meals In Kane County Area

Find a list of nearby fish fry events happening in cities throughout the Fox Valley during the Lenten season.

New Gourmet Doughnut Bakery Offers Gluten-Free, Vegan Options

Aurora's newest doughnut shop can be found in the Mariano's shopping plaza on the city's far east side.

New Lake Street Starbucks Opens On National Coffee Day

Aurora's newest Starbucks inhabits the site of the old Long John Silver's, which has been empty for nearly a decade, city officials said.

Taste Of Chicago 'To-Go' Goes Online With Cooking Lessons, Music

Taste of Chicago in coronavirus times reinvents foodie-culture tradition with online cooking lessons from stand-out local chefs.

American Barbecue Styles: A State-By-State Guide

Meat expert Johnny Prime breaks down the country's distinct barbecue styles, from Kansas City burnt ends to North Carolina pulled pork.

The Secrets To Crafting A Great Burger

NYC meat expert Johnny Prime is here to help you step up your burger game this summer.