a guide to ethnic & locally owned independent eats in Aurora · 2016. 1. 19. · African family recipes like Egusi—a spicy melon-seed stew with goat fufu (pounded yam) and jollof

a guide

to ethnic &

locally owned

independent

eats in Aurora

About the writer…

Rebecca Caro is a freelance food and travel writer and author of the award-winning blog, From Argentina With Love. Rebecca teaches cooking classes at Whole Foods, The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, and Colorado Free University. She has appeared at the Museo de las Americas and on the Departure Time show on Studio 1430 AM. Her recipes have been featured on the Food Network UK and Wines of Argentina websites. Rebecca recently finished the second level of the diploma course at the International Sommelier Guild. She has written for a number of publications, including DRAFT magazine, 5280 magazine, Cookie magazine, and DiningOut magazine among others.

Special thanks to the local food experts who were so helpful in the writing of this guide: Ruth Tobias, Adrian Miller and Joe Nguyen.

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Each restaurant has a number next to it indicating where in the city the establishment is located. Please refer to the map on page 18 for location information.

The city of Aurora and Visit Aurora produced this guide in hopes that it serves as a resource to help you explore the many great ethnic and independent eateries in Aurora. Every effort was made to ensure that the information within is accurate. And, while we can’t guarantee that, we would love to know if we missed your favorite spot or something listed has changed. So, if you have helpful feedback, please drop us a note at [email protected]. Thanks and Bon Appetit!

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■ AFRICAN • AfricanGrill&Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• EastAfricanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• HessiniRoots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• IfkaCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• MandeeqRestaurant&Café . . . . . . . . . . . 1

■ AMERICAN• AppleCreek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• BeanTree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• BentFork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• BlissCupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• TheBrewHut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• BreweryBarIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2• BrooksSmokehouse&Catering . . . . . . . . .2• Dads&DudesBreweria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2• Dozens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2• DryDockBrewingCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2• EmeraldIsle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2• Emil-Lene’sSirloinHouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2• Jim‘NNick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• Johnny’sDiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• Latta’sBagels&Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• MeadowHillsGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• TheMovieTavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• MurphyCreekGolfCourseTavern . . . . . . . 3• TheRockRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• Rosie’sDiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3• RoyalHilltop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• SaddleRockGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Sam’sNo .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Stampede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• SummitSteakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• TinCupBar&Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• TheWineExperienceCafé&WorldCellar . 4

■ BRITISH• EnglishTeaCup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• McCabe’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• McDonough’sPub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

■ CHINESE• ChefLiu’sCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• ChinaJade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• DragonBoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• EastChinaAsianCuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• FormosaGarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• FortuneKitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• GoldenPhoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• GoldenWokAsian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5• JoyAsianCuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• ParadiseAsianCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• TaoTaoNoodleBar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• TeaStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• TsaiShenGarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• Wan’sMandarinHouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• YaTingAsianCuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ ENGLISH (See British)

■ ETHIOPIAN• AddisAbabaofColorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• NileEthiopianCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• SelamEthiopianRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ FILIPINO• SunBurstGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ FRENCH• Daniel’sofParis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7• LaCreperie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ GERMAN• Bender’sBratHaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7• Helga’sGermanRestaurant&Deli . . . . . . . 7

■ GREEK• Athenian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7• Dumitri’sFamilyRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ HAWAIIAN• L&LHawaiianBBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• RumbiIslandGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• T&THawaiianBBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

■ INDEPENDENT (See American)

■ INDIAN• JaiHoIndianKitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• Masalaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• StarofIndia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

■ IRISH (See British)

■ ITALIAN• Armando’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• BentNoodle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• CarmineLonardo’sItalianDeli . . . . . . . . . . 9• MamaAlvino’sPizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• WhollyCannoliCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ JAPANESE• HanaSushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• HappyTeriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• Mt .FujiSushi&Hibachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• ShinjukuJapaneseSteakhouse . . . . . . . . . 9• Sonoda’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• SushiKatsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• TokyoyaBowl&Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ KOREAN• AlBaeNae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• CaféSky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• DahWonRiceCake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• HanKangKorean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• KoreaHouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• Midopa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• OBokKoreanRiceCakeBakery . . . . . . . 10• SeoulBBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• Silla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

■ MARKETS• AladdinMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• ArashMiddleEasternMarket . . . . . . . . . . 11• CarneceriaGuadalajara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• EMart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• EliteDeliFruits&Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . 11• EuropaGrocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• GomezMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• H-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• KrungthaiImports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• MiPuebloMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• MidopaMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• RanchoLiborio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• SathvikFoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

■ MEDITERRANEAN (see Greek, Middle Eastern)

■ MEXICAN• Ajuua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12• BlueAgaveMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . . 12• CasaVallarta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12• DonEmilio’sMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . 12• Dora’sMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . 12• ElCamaronLoco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12• ElLucerito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12• ElParralito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12• ElPatron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12• ElPelicano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• Guadalajara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• GuadalajaraAuthenticMexicanBuffet . . . 13• LaCueva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• LasHadas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• LasTortugas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• LosFarolitos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• LosToritos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• Lupita’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• NeveriaLasChucheriaz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14• PuertaVallartaNo .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14• RealdeMinasMexicanGrill . . . . . . . . . . . 14• SeñorMiguel’sNewMexican . . . . . . . . . . 14• SeñorRic’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14• SuperExpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14• TacosYSalsas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14• Tequila’sFamilyMexicanRestaurant . . . . 14• Titi’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TACO TRUCKS• ElCosteño . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14• LaCascada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

■ MIDDLE EASTERN• CaféPaprika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15• TastyKabob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

■ RUSSIAN• MirageRestaurant&Nightclub . . . . . . . . 15• RoyalInternationalCuisine . . . . . . . . . . . 15• Solomon’sGrocery&EuropeanDeli . . . . . 15• TeremokRussianCrepeCafé . . . . . . . . . . 15

■ SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICAN• ElAlamoGrande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16• LaGuatemalteca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16• LittleWagonSteakhouse/LaPradera . . . . 16

■ THAI• BanThai(formerlySueofSiam) . . . . . . . . 16• ThaiFlavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16• ThaiGarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16• ThaiLanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16• ThaiStreetFood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

■ VIETNAMESE• EggRollKingEast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• GoldenSaigon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17• KimBaVietnamese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17• NewOrient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17• Pho79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17• PhoDuyII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17• Pho-Yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17• TasteofSaigon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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5 African Grill & Bar1010S .PeoriaSt .303-745-3423•afrikangrill .comDaily10a .m .tomidnight,fullbar,$$

OseiFord-WuoandhiswifeAdwoabeganbydeliveringWestAfricanfoodfromavan,andin2010 settled in their Peoria Street location,where theyhave fostereda family restaurantatmospherebywelcomingeveryonewhowalksthrough thedoorandserving themauthentic,made-to-order dishes . Happy to walknewcomers through a menu and ingredientsthatmaybeunfamiliartothem,dinersfeelrightathomeorderingGhanaian“chopbar”classicslikeBoforot(atypeoffluffydonut),FuFuwithgoat,Jollofricewithfriedplantains,andpeanutsoup .

4 East African Restaurant2222S .HavanaSt .303-337-4476•e-africanresturant .comDaily7a .m .to10p .m .,noalcohol,$

EastAfricanRestaurantspecializes,naturally,inthe specialties of East African countries,especiallySomalia,andalldishesareHalal,ormadeinaccordancewithIslamicdietarylaws .Start with a watermelon or mango juice andorder Mid-East-inspired Kabobs . Or try theMaraq—a vegetable soup studded withpasta—an homage to the Italian colonialpresenceinSomalia .EastAfricanRestaurantislocated inwhat literallyseems tobeaglobalvillage—in the sameshoppingareaasSushiKatsu,DahWan,TanaMarketandAddisAbabaEthiopianRestaurant .

1 Hessini Roots International Café2044ClintonSt .,UnitB303-317-6531•hessiniroots .comMondaythroughSaturday10a .m .to8p .m .,$$

Located next to a Ghanaian market, HessiniRootsisownedbyNigerianimmigrantIfiokEtukwhocametotheU .S .in1987 .Beforeopeninghisownrestaurant,EtukworkedatTacoBell—reflected by the Mexican foods available onHessiniRoots’menu .ButtheeateryalsoservesAfrican family recipes like Egusi—a spicymelon-seedstewwithgoatfufu(poundedyam)and jollof rice—right alongside soul-foodclassicslikefriedcatfish,chickenandwafflesandmacn’cheese .

4 Ifka Café1535S .HavanaSt .,#M303-535-1017Daily8:30a .m .to10p .m .,$

IfkaCafébringsthecaféexperienceofSomaliato your doorstep . Try the sambusa (a friedpocket of meat or vegetables) or the bajiye(lentilfritters)accompaniedbyshaah(traditionalspiced tea) . Ifka also offers more substantialplates, like fouel,a tomato-beanstewservedwith spongy anjera bread, or kalluun, a friedfishfilet .Arriveearlyforthebestselections .

4 Maandeeq Restaurant & Café1535S .HavanaSt .,#H303-745-2355Daily7:30a .m .to10p .m .,noalcohol,$

Maandeeq is a meeting place for Somalianexpatsinsearchofthecomfortfoodsofhome .There’s no menu here—it changes dailyaccordingtoavailability,butthoseinsearchofa different eating experience won’t bedisappointed .TheSomalimenudrawsnotonlytraditionalfoodslikehilibari(roastedgoat),butalsoontheinfluencesfromthosewhohavehadcontact with Somalia—like spaghetti andtomato sauce, a nod to the Italian presencethere .Mangoorguavajuiceroundoutthemeal .

AMERICAN

4 Apple Creek10600E .IliffAve .303-306-6300MondaythroughFriday11a .m .to9p .m .Saturday&Sunday8a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$

Apple Creek is a restaurant like those sopopular in generations past, serving yourfavorite American-style homemade classicslikefriedchicken,potroastandpeachcobbler .Mealpriceincludessaladandsides .

5 Bean Tree12101E .IliffAve .303-396-6178MondaythroughFriday5a .m .tomidnightSaturday6a .m .tomidnightSunday7a .m .tomidnight,noalcohol,$

TheBeanTreeisacasualneighborhoodcoffeeshop, with comfortable places to read andwork, plenty of outlets, free wi-fi, andcaffeinated fuel from Boulder coffee roastersSilver Canyon . Open early for the morningcrowd and stays open until midnight sevendaysaweek .Regularslovetheirhotchocolateandespressobrownies .

5 Bent Fork

12191E .IliffAve .

303-337-6600•bentforkgrill .com

SundaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .

Friday11a .m .to10p .m .

Saturday11a .m .to9:30p .m .,fullbar,$$

TheBentForkisacasual,yetperfectplacefor

acelebratorymeal,andoffersadiversemenu

oftime-honoredfavoritesandmodernclassics

withoutbeingtoospendy,allservedinatrendy

space .TrytheGreenChileMac&Cheeseorthe

Rocky Mountain Salmon, and finish with a

Crème Brulee or a Chocolate Martini for

dessert .

9 Bliss Cupcakes

6205S .MainSt .,D101

303-974-6440•blisscupcakes .com

MondaythroughSaturday10a .m .to9p .m .

Sunday11a .m .to6p .m .,noalcohol,$

After an afternoon of shopping at Southlands

mall,there’snobettertreatthanastopatthis

locallyownedcupcakeshop .CupcakesatBliss

aremadefreshdaily .Tryoneofthe10(flavors

likeredvelvetandstrawberrybuttercream)to

eatonthespot,orderfromamenuofmorethan

70cupcakeflavorsfromchaitobutterpecan,

or create your own combination . With three

sizesandamyriadofflavors,abiteofoneof

theirmouth-wateringcupcakes,is,well,bliss!

8 The Brew Hut

15108E .HampdenAve .

303-680-8898•thebrewhut .com

MondaythroughFriday10a .m .to6p .m .

Saturday10a .m .to5p .m .

Sunday11a .m .to4p .m .,beer,$$

Open since 1997, the Brew Hut is a

homebrewer’s haven—in part because of its

convenientlocalenextdoortoitssisterstore,

the award-winning Dry Dock Brewery . While

sippingapintfromDryDock,perusethevast

selectionofhomebrewinggoods,suchashops,

barleyandgadgetsforbeermaking,andwares

forwineandcheesemaking .TheBrewHut’s

friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist

withgusto,whetheryou’reaseasonedbrewer

ornewtozymurgy—askforDuane,a .k .a .‘the

Dude .’

AFRICAN RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

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8 Brewery Bar IV6482S .ParkerRoad303-669-1544•brewerybar3 .comMondaythroughFriday11a .m .to9p .m .FridayandSaturday11a .m .to10:30p .m .Sunday11a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

The original Brewery Bar’s home was in theTivolibrewery(nowpartoftheAurariacampus)andisnowdefunct,buttheLundstromfamilyhasbeenservingthemetroareawithaward-winningMexicanfoodsincethe1950sattheirother locations .Regulars love theGreenChiliandtheircrispyChiliRellenos .

1 Brooks Smokehouse & Catering800OaklandSt .720-949-0581FridaythroughSunday11a .m .to7p .m .,noalcohol,$$

Don’tbeputoffbythefactthatBrooksisonlyopenweekends(fornow) . Ifyou’re lookingfortherealdealinsoul-satisfyingbarbecue,thisistheplacetobe .RonaldBrooksrunshisauthenticbarbecueandsmokehouseoutofanextensionofhisAurorahome,andhisenticingmealsarewhattheSouthern-stylebarbecuetraditionisallabout:Ribs,Slow-roastedPulledPorkShoulderandBeefBrisket,alongsideDirtyRice,SausagesandevenCajun-styleSmokedAlligator .

4 Caldonia’s2252S .ParkerRoad303-752-3829•caldonias .comDaily11a .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$$

For30years,thisroadhousebarbecuejointhasbeen Aurora’s place to party . Daily drinkspecials,livemusic,BikeNight,BikiniContestsanddrinksservedinfishbowls,plusbigscreensto watch sports, a patio, and a full menu ofAmerican bar classics—including ‘recovery’fare .

5 Cinema Grill13682E .AlamedaAve .303-344-3456•cinemagrill .comDaily11a .m .to11p .m .,fullbar,$$

CinemaGrillis‘dinnerandamovie’onawholenew level—the theater runs current featurefilms,fromthelatestblockbusterstothenewanimatedflickjunior’sdyingtosee—onthebigscreenwhileyouleavethecookingtosomeoneelse .CinemaGrillistheultimatedatenightornight out with the family . Start with nachos,shareaburger,andgoforadramaticfinalewithcheesecake—nowthat’sentertainment .

8 Dads & Dudes Breweria6730S .CornerstarWay,Ste .D

303-400-5699•breweria .com


FridaythroughSaturday11a .m .to11p .m .

DeliverySaturday&Sunday4p .m .to7p .m .,

fullbar,$$

Dad&Dudeshascombinedallthefavoritesof

aneighborhoodpizzeria,includingafullmenu

of American classics, from their wings to

sandwiches . Regulars love their East Side

sandwichorPizzaBlanca,washeddownwith

some suds from local favorite Dry Dock

Brewery .

4 Dozens2180S .HavanaSt .

303-337-6627•dozensrestaurant .com

Daily6:30a .m .to2:30p .m .,fullbar(nobeer

orwine),$$

Ametro-areafavoriteformorethan25years,

Dozenshasbeenservingup freshbreakfasts

andluncheswithalocalflare .Sitonthetree-

coveredpatioandordertheBrownPalace(ariff

on theclassicBLT) or thePetroleumClub for

lunch .BreakfastfavoritesaretheHowtheWest

WasWon,whichisDozens’homemadebiscuits

andgravyplate,oranomeletsmotheredintheir

house-madegreenchile .

8 Dry Dock Brewing Co.15120E .HampdenAve .

303-400-5606•drydockbrewing .com

SundaythroughThursdaynoonto9p .m .

Friday&Saturdaynoonto11p .m .,beer,no

food,$

When he opened Dry Dock in 2005, owner

KevinDeLangehadalreadybeenbrewinghis

ownforyearsattheBrewHut,hisneighboring

homebrewingsupply shop . It didn’t take long

for thebrewpubtobecomea local favorite—

and to start racking up awards . From 5280

magazineandlocalalternativepaperWestword

toChannel7’sA-listtotheGreatAmericanBeer

Festival, Dry Dock has proven its quality and

gottenkudosforwhatAuroransfiguredoutlong

ago—thatColorado’sBestBrewpubisrightin

their own backyard . Get there early for their

packedFridayeveningHappyHour,andsample

oneoftheirexpertlycraftedbrews:theVanilla

Porter .

8 Emerald Isle

4385S .ParkerRoad

303-690-3722•emerald-isle .net

Daily11a .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$$

Emerald Isle is a neighborhood bar that

features American-Mexican food like chile

rellenos and fajitas, along with typical bar

fare—burgers,sandwichesandthelike .Their

patio is the perfect spot to watch the sunset

overCherryCreekReservoirandenjoyacool

drink in the summer months, and in winter,

karaokeheatsuptheindoorlounge .

3 Emil-Lene’s Sirloin House

16000E .SmithRoad

303-366-6674•aurorasteakhouse .com

MondaythroughSaturday

11:30a .m .to9:30p .m .

Sunday5p .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$$

Emil-Lene’sisjustasitwaswhenitopenedin

1957—this venerable Colorado institution is

rightoutofthedayswhentheWestwaswild .

ServerswearingiconicRockmountshirtsrecite

the menu from memory, and the Formica®

tables and Naugahyde® seating haven’t

changed a bit since opening day—including

thecorralfor localsridingtheirhorsesonthe

SandCreekTrailtohitchup .Ifyou’relookingfor

thetypeofdinneryougetatchainsteakhouses,

you won’t find it here—but Emil-Lene’s is a

localtradition .

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9 Jim ‘N Nicks24153E .ProspectAve .720-274-5300•jimnnicks .comSundaythroughThursday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10:30p .m .,fullbar,$$

OnewhiffofthisSouthern-stylebarbecuejointandyou’llknowyou’reintherightplace .Jim‘NNick’s may be an Alabama import, but thisfather-sonBar-B-QshackdoeseverythingfromscratchrighthereinColorado .Thepig-centricdécor is in homage to their pork shoulder—slow roasted with hickory smoke by the pit-masterformorethan14hours .Therestofthemenu also pays its respect to the rich foodcultureoftheSouth—andhasbeenatitfor25years .Startwithasweetteaandcornfritterswithhoneybutter,thenordertheJNNBar-B-Qplate—pulledporkshoulderwithflavorfulbeefbrisketontheside—withtheirclassicsouthernslaw and baked beans . Another favorite: theKarl’sFriedCatfishPlate,withgeneroussidesof collard greens and Mac the Cheese . Anddon’t forget a side of ribs . Still have room?Splurge on some of their homemade pie fordessert . One more reason to love Jim ‘NNicks—theygenerouslyacknowledgethefolksbehind their barbecue tradition, use localfarmers, and support community outreachprograms, including the Southern FoodwaysAlliance .

4 Johnny’s Diner2323S .HavanaSt .303-369-8307Daily5:30a .m .to3:30p .m .,noalcohol,$

A South Havana Street fixture, Johnny’s hasbeen serving up blue-plate specials withgeneroushelpings for years .Order theFrenchToastortheHuevosRancherosatthisorder-and-pick-up-stylegreasyspoonwithfunkydecor .

5 Latta’s Bagels & Coffee15290E .IliffAve .303-368-1821•lattasbagels .comMondaythroughSaturday6a .m .to2p .m .Saturday7a .m .to2p .m .Sunday7a .m .to1p .m .,noalcohol,$

Seemingly endless combinations of bagels,creamcheeseandevensandwichesaboundatthis familyownedbagelandcoffeeshop .ToponeoftheirNewYork-stylebagelsmadefreshdaily with one of their homemade creamcheeses in flavors from jalapeño to caramelapple .ThecombinationmakesLatta’sahome-runbreakfaststop .

8 Meadow Hills Grill3609S .DawsonSt .303-993-6732•meadowhillsgrill .comHourschangeseasonally:Summermonths6a .m .to8p .m .dailyOthermonthsMondaythroughFriday7a .m .to3p .m .,Saturday&Sunday6:30a .m .to6p .m .,fullbar,$$

MeadowHillswasaprivatecountryclubwhenitopened in 1957, and both golfers and non-golfersalikewillenjoytheold-stylegreenwithmature trees, tennis courts andpool complex .Grabadrinkandabitebeforeorafteradayonthelinks,orrentthespaceforyourspecialevent .

6 The Movie Tavern18605E .HampdenAve .MovieLine•303-680-9915BoxOffice303-680-9913•movietavern .comHoursvaryaccordingtoshowtimes,startingat9a .m .,fullbar,$$

The Movie Tavern features stadium seating(includingtheirposhleatherexecutiverockers)withrestaurantandbarservicetotabletopsateach seat while you relax and watch one oftheir selection of current feature films . Foodanddrinkordersaretakenateachseat,servedduringthefilm(whereacallbuttonalertsyourservertoyourneeds) .There’salsoafull-servicebar with flat-screen TVs showing sportingeventsinthelounge .Menuincludesquesadillas,sandwiches,burgersandwraps,hand-tossedpizzas, salads and desserts . Start with theNachos Libre and finish with a slice of RedVelvet cake . Best of all, Movie Tavern offersmidnight movies, includes Retro Cinema onTuesday and Thursday nights (with old-timefaveslike“BacktotheFuture”),Breakfastanda Flick on Saturdays and Sundays, and eventheaterrentalforyourownprivatescreening .

7 Murphy Creek Golf Course Tavern1700S .OldTomMorrisRoad303-361-7310•murphycreektavern .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to8p .m .Friday11a .m .to9p .m .Saturday8a .m .to8p .m .Sunday8a .m .to7p .m .(Winterhours-closedMondaysthroughFeb .26)Hoursmaychangeduetoweather .fullbar,$$

MurphyCreekisonwhatwasahomesteadattheturnofthecentury,andthegreenisspottedwith rustic farm implements while theclubhouse is a converted ranch house . Bringthekidsforbrunch,andorderoffthe3footermenubeforehitting thegreenat thishistoricsite .

9 The Rock Restaurant

22934E .SmokyHillRoad

303-800-3205•therockrestaurantandbar .com

MondaythroughThursday9a .m .to10p .m .

Friday9a .m .tomidnight

Saturday9a .m .to11p .m .

Sunday9a .m .to10p .m .

Barhours:MondaythroughSaturday11a .m .

to2a .m .

Sunday11a .m .to1a .m .,fullbar,$$

Grab a seat on the patio for the outstanding

view, or stay inside to watch sports . This

relaxedspaceintheSouthlandsareaoffersa

vastmenuofneighborhoodAmericanrestaurant

fare from burgers to burritos and wings to

salads,making itperfect foraneveningafter

workorwhilewatchingthegame .

5 Rosie’s Diner

14061E .IliffAve .

303-752-3663•rosies-diner .com

Daily6a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

Hey there, Daddy-O, head to this authentic

1950sdinerforatripbacktotheeraofpoodle

skirtsandslickedbackhair .Grabaseatatthe

counter to order up your burger and shake

beforeyoupopafewquartersinthejukeboxfor

anostalgicrompbackintime .Themenuvaries

from old-fashioned classics like meatloaf to

moderndayfavoriteslikefajitas .Rosie’shosts

aWednesday night cruise-in, where hip cats

showoff theirclassiccars—bringalongyour

bestgirlforaswelltime .

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6 Royal Hilltop18581E .HampdenAve .

303-690-7738•royalhilltop .com

Daily11a .m .tomidnight,fullbar,$

Tina and James Pachorek (owners of local

mini-chain brew pubs Cheeky Monk) started

Royal Hilltop in 2002 asAurora’s first British

Pub,butearlyin2011convertedtothereligion

ofthecraftbrew,makingRoyalHilltopAurora’s

first tap room .They say that Colorado is the

Napa of the craft brewer’s movement, and

RoyalHilltop is theperfectplace for thesuds

aficionado to sample both local favorites like

Avery, Dry Dock or Wynkoop and national

legends Dogfish Head and Russian River .

Tuesdays feature ‘buy a pint and keep the

glass’specials,whileFirkinThursdaysarefor

meetingbrewerswhileyousample theirnew

craftbrews .RoyalHilltopalsoservespubfare

like the Dutch Lunch, a platter of meats,

cheeses, and sauerkraut; build-your-own

burgers and sandwiches . Their $5 .99 lunch

specials,servedWednesdaysthroughSundays,

arealsoafavorite .

9 Saddle Rock Grill21705E .ArapahoeRoad

303-699-3930•saddlerockgrill .com


Saddle Rock is one of Golf Digest’s Top 10

Courses, and also an Audubon Cooperative

Sanctuary, so whether you’re in for a day of

birdiesonthegreenorinthetrees,thegrillcan

offer breakfast, lunch or dinner to keep your

game strong . Large covered patio space and

drinkspecials .

4 Sam’s No. 32580S .HavanaSt .

303-751-0347•samsno3 .com



Saturday&Sunday7a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,

$$

Diner lovers will dig the chrome countertops

and’60ssurroundsofoneofthemetroarea’s

best known breakfast joints . Award-winning

breakfasts (don’t miss the green chile) with

colossalportionsizesandanequallybigmenu

arewhatgiveSam’sNo .3itsgreatreputation

andstayingpower .

4 Stampede

2430S .HavanaSt .

303-696-7686•stampedeclub .net

WednesdaythroughFriday5p .m .to2a .m .

Saturday6p .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$$

The Stampede has been boot scootin’ since

1992 .This country bar and dance hall offers

pool,beeranditsMesquiteGrillmenuupstairs,

withaprimeviewofthedancefloorbelow .The

danceflooriswherealltheactionhappens—

from line dancing to west coast swing and

country and western dancing . Even those

amonguswithtwoleftfeetcangetinontheir

dance classes . Wednesday night is Ladies

Night,drawingacrowdtohearnotjustcountry

butamixofcontemporaryfavorites,too .Grab

yourpartner,getyourbootson,andgetready

foranunforgettablenight .

4 Summit Steakhouse

2700S .HavanaSt .

303-751-2112•aurorasummit .com



Saturday4p .m .to11p .m .

Sunday10a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$$

TheSummitistheplacewhereAuroransgofor

aspecialsteakorseafooddinnerbycandlelight .

Their menu features classic steakhouse

favorites—startwiththeMarylandCrabCakes

or theEscargot, followedbyaFiletMignonor

LobsterTail .Roundthemealoutwithabottleof

Napa’sfamedSilverOak,andfinishwithCrème

Brulée and a selection from the Summit’s

renownedScotchmenu .TheCabinBar,designed

to look like a mountain cabin, offers its own

menu and live music on Friday and Saturday

nights .Summereveningsareaperfecttimeto

enjoytheoutdoorpatio .

5 Tin Cup Bar & Grill

50S .PeoriaSt .

303-364-8678

Nosethours;accordingtoscheduledtee

times,fullbar,$$

TinCupisontheAuroraHillsgolfcourse,and

theirpub-likeatmosphereistheperfectplace

torelaxafterhittingsomeballsonthedriving

range .

9 The Wine Experience Café & World Cellar

6240S .MainSt .303-690-1025•wineexperiencecafe .comLunch&dinnerTuesdaythroughSaturdaybeginningatnoon .Sunday10a .m .to2p .m .CaféclosedMonday,fullbar,$$$

The Wine Experience is a unique take ondining—itcombineseatingandwineeducation .Themenu,servedintheircontemporarydiningroom,hasbeendesignedtopairwiththe150winesavailableonthemenu,whilenextdoor,thecellar’sboastsmorethan700varietiestotakehome .It’slikehavingawinerytourandadinner at a friend’s winery—whether it be aweekend brunch or an evening meal .Try theBison Osso Bucco, and stay to learn aboutinternationalwineswithawineflight .

BRITISH

4 English Tea Cup1930S .HavanaSt .,#5303-751-3032•englishteacup .comStore:MondaythroughFriday10a .m .to5p .m .Saturday10a .m .to5:30p .m .,closedSundayTeaRoom:MondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to4p .m .,noalcohol,$$

The English Tea Cup has been around sincebeforetheeraofCharlesandDiana,sellingaselection of English goods—ranging fromEnglishmemorabilia,bonechina,andbookstoEnglishteas,sweets,andmeatpies .Theshophasaseparatetearoom,wherelunchandteaareservedinhighstyle .Choosefromtheirhugeselectionofteas,andenjoysconesandclottedcream,fingersandwiches,andelegantpastries .ThisAurorafixtureistheperfectplaceforateaparty,bridalorbabyshower,oradaytriptoJollyOldEngland .

BRITISH RESTAURANTS

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9 McCabe’s6100S .MainSt .303-627-6234•mccabesbistroandpub .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to11p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to1:15a .m .Sunday10:30a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

McCabe’sisanIrishpubcomplex .So,whetheryouwanttohaveyourstoutservedinaquietwooden nook on a rainy night, enjoy theevening hours on the outdoor patio, or playbilliards and darts with work buddies on aFridaynight,McCabe’shas youcovered . Livemusiconweekendsandsoccermatchesonthebig screen are also a draw, and McCabe’sservesalargemenuofpubfood(burgersandwings),bistrofood(salads,soups,etc .)andriffsonIrishclassics(Shepherd’sPie,FishN’Chips) .The full bar features happy hour and drinkspecials,plusGuinnessandthelikeontap .

4 McDonough’s Pub10395E .IliffAve .303-369-9819•mcdonoughspub .comMondaythroughFriday2p .m .to2a .m .Saturday12:30p .m .to2a .m .Sunday10:30a .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$

McDonough’sisafamily-ownedbarfeaturingamenuof traditionalbar fare—wings,burgers,andfries—butthedrawisthedailyHappyHourfrom 2 to 8 p .m ., nightly drink specials,Wednesday night Poker, Ladies Night, livemusic on the weekends, and karaoke .And itdoesn’thurtthatthebartenderisheavyhandedwith the pours . McDonough’s is“everybody’sfavoritelocalhole-in-the-wallbar .”

CHINESE

5 Chef Liu’s562S .ChambersRoad303-369-2220MondaythroughWednesday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Saturdaynoonto9:30p .m .Sundaynoonto9p .m .,fullbar,$$

Denver’s local alternative paper, Westword,named Chef Liu’s Denver’s Best ChineseRestaurant in 2011 . With menu choices likeTofu-skin Dumplings Stuffed with Shrimp,GroundBeefandEggWhiteSoup,andBeijing-style Pork with Bean Paste, it’s easy tounderstandthatdinersinsearchofthegenuinearticleneedlooknofurtherthanChefLiu’s .Inaddition to their authenticmenu (inChinese),ChefLiu’shasanAmerican-Chinesemenu .

5 China Jade12203E .IlliffAve .303-755-8518WednesdaythroughMonday10a .m .to11p .m .ClosedTuesday,noalcohol,$$

China Jade has been called Colorado’s bestChinese restaurant .The restaurant has twomenus:ayellowpapermenuofAmerican-styleChinese dishes, and a traditional menu ofSichuanandTianjinspecialties .Startwiththewontonsinspicychilioil .ThentrytheirfamedSpicyBoiledFishSlicesandtheZiranBeef—made with cumin and cinnamon—all servedfamilystyle . Ifyou’rea loverofspicySichuancuisine, their Ma-la Sauce won’t disappoint .Likewise,ifyou’reanadventurouseater,you’llfind plenty of menu items—from CilantroIntestinestoPigs’feet—tosatisfyyourcuriosity

5 Dragon Boat13697E .IliffAve .303-752-1050•dragonboataurora .comMondaythroughFriday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

Serving an eclectic Pan-Asian mix of Sushi,American-styleChinese,ThaiandVietnamesefavorites, from Crystal Rolls and VietnameseNoodlestoThaiPeanutCurry,ChineseDrunkenNoodlesandCaliforniaRolls, it’s likelyon themenuatDragonBoat!Regularslovetheirlunchspecialsandthattheydeliver .

5 East China Asian Cuisine15510E .CentretechParkway303-363-6689•eastchinaco .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Friday11a .m .to10p .m .Saturdaynoonto10p .m .,fullbar,$$

EastChinahasbeenvotedashavingsomeofthemetroarea’sfavoriteChinesetake-outtimeandagain,andtheplacehasn’tchangedmuchsince it opened decades ago . The Moo ShuPancakes and Beef Mushrooms arerecommended .

8 Formosa Garden16645E .SmokyHillRoad303-693-6290•formosagardenaurora .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Saturdaynoonto9:30p .m .Sundaynoonto9p .m .,fullbar,$$

FormosaGardenisaneighborhoodrestaurantservingtraditionalAmerican-Chinesefavorites .Dinerscaneat-in,callfordeliveryortakeout .LemongrassShrimp,ChickenandBroccoli,andCrab Cheese Wontons all come highlyrecommended, and a complete menu isavailableonline .

5 Fortune Kitchen12120E .MississippiAve .303-369-2675•fortunekitchenonline .comMondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to10p .m .Sundaynoonto9:30p .m .,noalcohol,$$

ThisneighborhoodChinese joint reliesmostlyonitsdeliveryandtakeoutbusiness,andonlyhasafewtablesforin-housedining .However,their menu is available online, making itconvenient to order from the website, withfavoriteslikeBeefandBroccoli,SesameTofuorCrabCheeseWontons .

5 Golden Phoenix15181E .HampdenAve .303-693-2506MondaythroughFriday11a .m .to10p .m .Saturday11:30a .m .to10p .m .Sundaynoonto9:30p .m .,fullbar,$$

Golden Phoenix has been a neighborhoodstapleforthepast20years,servingamenuofbothclassicChinese-AmericanandJapanesefavorites .Delivery, takeoutandeat-inarealloptions . Ifyoubecomearegular,you’llget toknow the owner and become like one of thefamily .TrytheFlamingBeef,OrangeChickenorTwice-cookedPork .

8 Golden Wok Asian15282E .HampdenAve .303-766-1489•goldenwokasian .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Friday11a .m .to10p .m .Saturdaynoonto10p .m .Sunday4p .m .to9:30p .m .,fullbar,$$$

The restaurant features an upscale décorincludingalargesalt-wateraquarium .Prompt,friendly service from theWong family makesGoldenWokagreatdatenightchoiceorfamilyoutingoption .

CHINESE RESTAURANTS

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6 Joy Asian Cuisine1250S .BuckleyRoad,UnitI303-695-8311MondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to9:30p .m .,noalcohol,$$

JoyAsianCuisineisaneighborhoodAmerican-Chineserestaurant,wheremealscanbeeatenin house (you can watch the food beingpreparedintheiropenkitchen)ordeliveredtoyourdoor .EggDropSoup,SesameChickenandVegetables with Tofu are favorites, and themenufeaturesafewThaicurriesforvariation .

9 Paradise Asian Café6180S .GunClubRoad720-876-1808•paradiseasiancafeco .comTuesdaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturdaynoonto9:30p .m .Sunday11:30a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

Bobby Giang brings old-fashioned American-ChinesefoodtotheSouthlandsarea .StartwiththedumplingsandmoveontofavoritesliketheShrimp in Lobster Sauce, Kung Pao Beef orPineapple Chicken . Or opt for classics likeWonton Soup, Sweet-and-Sour Chicken andPork Fried Rice .Whichever best-loved dishesyouchoose,Paradisemakesthemtoorderandtosatisfy .

4 Tao Tao Noodle Bar10400E .6thAve .303-366-1761Daily9a .m .to9p .m .,closedTuesday,noalcohol,$$

Fans of the former Greenwood Village gemChopsticks China Bistro will love chef DavidLee’s latest incarnation, Tao Tao Noodle Bar .Servingnoodlesanytimeofday(theyopenintimeforbreakfast),TaoTaoisknownfortheirselection of homemade dumplings, includingtheirrenownedXiaoLongBao,whicharetasty,juicy pork dumplings . Tao Tao also featuresmany favorites—both Chinese andTaiwanese—fromChopsticks .

5 Tea Station545SableBlvd .

303-343-0330•teastation .webs .com

MondaythroughThursday

11a .m .to9:30p .m .

Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .,

noalcohol,$

While Tea Station serves a full menu of

American-Chinesefavesfromwontonsoupto

lomein,FriedRiceandeverythinginbetween

(lunch prices are especially reasonable), the

real draw is their menu of Boba drinks . The

drinks,filledwithbigblacktapiocaballs,come

inflavorsfromavocadotowatermelonandcan

becustomizedinslush,snowmilkteaandtea

variations .Greenteaandmangoarelongtime

favorites,whileLavendersounds intriguing—

regularscallthisthebestbobaspotintown .

5 Tsai Shen Garden15200E .6thAve .,Unit2E

303-366-8818


11a .m .to9:30p .m .

Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .

Sunday4to9p .m .beerandwine,$$

AtTsaiShen,SesameChicken,MongolianTriple

Delight(beef,chickenandshrimpinasavory/

sweet sauce) and all your favorite Chinese

dishesarestandardorders(youcanalsohave

themdeliver) .Butifyou’relookingtolightenup,

they’ll gladly bring you steamed vegetables,

tofuandrice,freshandmadetoorder .

8 Wan’s Mandarin House13710E .QuincyAve .

303-693-0825•wansmandarinhouse .com


11a .m .to9:45p .m .


Saturdaynoonto10p .m .

Sunday4to9:30p .m .,fullbar,$$

Wan’s Mandarin House is a neighborhood

Chineseeaterythatfeaturesallyourtraditional

favorites, and they’ve been serving them at

theirfamilyrestaurantsince1982 .Startwitha

potofpipinghottea,thenorderfromtheirmenu

ofclassicAmerican-Chinesedishes,whetherit

beGeneralTao’sChicken,ChowFunNoodlesor

PekingDuck .

5 Ya Ting Asian Cuisine15622E .6thAve .303-360-8989•yatingchinese .comDaily11a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,$$$

YaTing’sowner,PeterLiang,hasbeencookingupChinesefavoritesfor25yearsinplaceslikeNewYorkandAtlanticCity,andhasbroughthisAsian fusion to theDenvermetro area .Whilethe menu features classics like SzechwanChickenandFriedRice,othersaremadewithLiang’sownflair—disheslikeTripleDelightinBird’s Nest (shrimp, chicken, beef andbarbecuedporkwithvegetables)orthePhoenixand Dragon (chicken with snow peas andSzechwanshrimp)areuniqueandflavorful .Eatin,ororderonlinefortake-outordelivery .

ETHIOPIAN

4 Addis Ababa of Colorado2222S .HavanaSt .,#B2303-368-8021•addisababarestaurantco .comDaily11a .m .to2a .m .,$$

Addis Ababa serves a menu of authenticEthiopianclassics,includingdishesmadewithberbere—a thick paste made of paprika,ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg,allspice, coriander and other spices . Try theAwazyTibes—lambsautéedwithvegetablesintheaforementionedsauce .Dishesare servedwith injera bread, a spongy flatbread madefromfermentedteff(anancientEthiopiangrain)flourthatisusedinlieuofutensils .

4 Nile Ethiopian Café1951S .HavanaSt .720-748-0239•nileethiorestaurant .comDaily11a .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$$

NileoffersamenuoftraditionalEthiopianfood,andtheirvegetarianspecialtiesareparticularlyworthatry .Theirredlentilpuree(yemisirwe’t),yellow split peas (ye-kik alicha), greens(gomen)andchickpeas(shirowat)areservedon the vegetarian combination platter, andeatenbyhandwithinjerabread,aspongy,sourflatbread made from fermented teff flour .Gatheraroundamosseb(communitytray)withfamily or friends at the Nile for an authenticEthiopiandiningexperience .InEthiopia,sharingfood from the same plate signifies that theeaterswillneverbetrayeachother .Likewise,feeding someone (close friends or familymembers) indicatesaspecialconnection, likethatofamotherandchild .Trytheyedorowe’t(chickenstewedinspicyberberesaucewithahard-boiled egg, which is a dish symbolizingtheunionofparentandchild .Nilealsooffersthe uniqueEthiopian coffee ceremony,wherecoffeeisbrewedatthetableandservedwithfreshpopcorn .

ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANTS

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4 Selam Ethiopian Restaurant1020HavanaSt .,#Bsalemethiopianrestaurant .com9a .m .to2p .m .daily,fullbar,$$

ForgreatEthiopianfood,vistSelamEthiopianRestaurant .This Ethiopian restaurant offers awide rangeofauthenticEthiopiandishesanddelicacies . With a family-friendly and casualatmosphere, delicious food, and courteousstaff, youare sure to haveamemorable andsatisfyingdiningexperience .

FILIPINO

5 SunBurst Grill2295S .ChambersRoad,#M303-752-6389Monday,WednesdaythroughSunday9a .m .to8p .m .ClosedTuesdays,noalcohol,$$

SunBurst Grill is Colorado’s only Filipinorestaurant, and whether you’re discoveringFilipinocuisineforthefirsttimeorrelishinginoldfavorites,youwon’tbedisappointedhere .SunBurstisfamily-runandalltheirtraditionaldishesaremadefromscratch .ThosecravingaFilipino fix will leave satisfied with the widevarietyofdisheson themenu .Fromthekarekare (oxtail, tripe, eggplant and green beanstew),thechickenadobo,orthelechon(roastedsuckling pig), SunBurst delivers authenticflavors .Finishwithubeandmangoicecreamorsharethehalohalowithafriend .

FRENCH

5 Daniel’s of Paris12253E .IliffAve .303-751-6084•danielsofparis .comTuesdaythroughFriday7a .m .to6p .m .Saturday9a .m .to5p .m .,noalcohol,$$

Since 1992, Daniel’s has been bringing theflavors of Paris to the metro area with theirdecadent pastries and cakes . For specialoccasions,Daniel’sgenoiselayercakes,coatedin ganache and whipped cream, are sure tomakethemsay‘oohlala!,’whiletheeverydayofferings—fruit tarts, savory quiches andaward-winning croissants make even theeverydaymagnifique .

9 La Creperie23955E .PlazaAve .720-274-5310•lacreperiecafeco .comMondaythroughThursday10:30a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturday9a .m .to10p .m .Sunday9a .m .to8p .m .,fullbar,$$

La Creperie, as their name implies, serveseverything inside that ubiquitous Frenchpancake,thecrepe .Their focus isonFrench-style cuisine—the Poulet at Champignonscrepeisfilledwithchickenandmushroomsina creamy white wine sauce—but they offercrepes from the global village, too, like theSalmonLoxcrepe,filledwithlox,crèmefraiche,dill, red onion and capers . For dessert, don’tbothertryingtoresisttheNutellacrepeortheclassicFrenchfavorite,CrepeSuzette .

GERMAN

6 Bender’s Brat Haus700S .BuckleyRoad,UnitA303-872-3569bendersbrathaus .comMondaythroughSaturday10a .m .to11p .m .,beer,$

Bender’smakes their sausages in house andfresheveryday,withoutadditivesorpreserva-tives .AfavoritewithservicemenandwomenstationedatnearbyBuckleyAirForcewhohavespent time in Germany, Bender’s menu alsoservesdeliclassics likewarmGermanpotatosaladandfreshlymadedesserts .BratsaretheobviouschoicefromthisAuroradiningicon,butdinerswillalsolovethekrautburger—apastrypocketstuffedwithbeef,cabbageandonion—washeddownwithacoldGermanbeer .

5 Helga’s German Restaurant & Deli 14197E .ExpositionAve .303-344-5488•helgasdeli .comSundaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

DinersatHelga’sgetatasteofDeutschlandatthisGermandeli,marketandrestaurant .TherearesevenbeersontaptofilltheirOktoberfest-sized 2-liter beer boot, an all-you-can-eatschnitzel night on Mondays, and live GermanmusicFridaysandSaturdaysonceamonththatpacksthehouse .Themenufeaturescharacter-isticGerman fare likesauerkraut,potatopan-cakesandbratwurst(sourcedlocallyfromcon-tinentalsausage),whilethedelifeaturesmeats,cheeses,bakedgoodsandawidearrayofEuro-peanfoods,magazinesandgifts .Trywrappingyour mouth around the Rouladen PfalzischerArt—a beef cutlet stuffed with onions, baconandpickle .Otherspecialtiesaretheirin-housesoftpretzels,strudel,andanyoftheselectionofmulti-layeredhomemadetortes .

5 Athenian15350E .IliffAve .720-578-6011atheniangreekrestaurantco .comMondaythroughFriday8:30a .m .to9p .m .Saturday8a .m .to9p .m .Sunday8a .m .to2p .m .,fullbar,$$

Athenian’sdécor—fauxGreekcolumns,plantsinurns,andGreekstatuettes—maymakeyoufeellikeanextraonthesetof‘MyBigFatGreekWedding .’The Statnopoulos family will makeyoufeelrightathomewhenservingyouapanof flaming cheese, known as saganaki .Calamari,hummuswithpita,spanakopitaanddolmadesmakegreatstarters,andsodoesthelemony chicken soup known as avgolemono .Orderthefamilystyleplatterstoshare,oroneof their classic Greek gyros . Athenian alsoserves a menu of American and Mexicanfavorites, from chicken-fried steak to bulgingbreakfast burritos . To drink, order from theirselectionofGreekwines,butsaveroomforthecomplimentaryshotofOuzo(thefamedGreekliqueurflavoredlikeblacklicorice)thatcomesattheendofthemeal .

4 Dumitri’s Family Restaurant1911S .HavanaSt .03-752-0553•dumitris .comDailyrestaurantfrom6a .m .to3p .m .Loungefrom6a .m .tomidnight,fullbar,$$

Dumitri’sisacornerstoneintheAuroradiningscene,andhasbeenservingamenuoffavor-ites inthesamelocationforalmost20years .Regulars are greeted by name, and whetheryou’reinthemoodforbreakfast,Americanfa-vorites,orinternationalcuisinesfromGreeceorMexico,there’sboundtobesomethingforyouon their extensive menu . A bonus—anythingfromthemenucanbeservedallday,soifit’ssoupyouwantat8a .m ., it’s soupyou’ll get .Don’tbeafraidtomixitup,andsaveroomforthepieof theday .Sports fanswillalsoenjoyrelaxing in the Dumitri’s Sports Lounge andwatchingthegameonanyofthescreensthere,open Monday through Friday at 11 a .m ., andSaturdayandSundayopenat9a .m .

FILIPINO RESTAURANTS

FRENCH RESTAURANTS

GERMAN RESTAURANTS

GREEK RESTAURANTS

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HAWAIIAN

5 L & L Hawaiian BBQ14221E .CedarAve .,#C303-340-8824•hawaiianbarbecueaurora .comDaily10a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,$

L&LispartoftheHonolulu-basedchainthatbroughttheHawaiianplatelunch—twoscoopsofwhiterice,ascoopofmacaronisalad,andameatentrée—tothemainland .TrytheChickenKatsu—a breaded, fried chicken cutlet withspecialsauce—or theHawaiianPlate—kaluapork (smoked pork) and a serving of lau lau(pork chuck wrapped in a taro leaf andsteamed .

9 Rumbi Island Grill23973E .ProspectAve .303-766-2235•rumbi .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to8p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to9p .m .Sunday11a .m .to7p .m .,noalcohol,$

Rumbi Island isan island-themed fast-casualjoint,wherethebarsofreggaemusicandthefeelofanislandtikibarcanmomentarilytakeyouawayfromland-lockedColorado .Themenuis based mostly on large teriyaki-type bowls,whereyouhaveyourchoiceofproteinandaselectionof island-style sauces .Opt for LuauPorkwithJamaicanJerksauceandasideofRumbifries,madefromsweetpotatoes .

1 T & T Hawaiian BBQ11417E .ColfaxAve .303-364-9230Daily11a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,$

T&TisafavoritespotamongHawaiiansandhaolestofillupontheirfavoriteHawaiianplatelunches .TrytheMocoLoco,whichfeaturesthequintessential scoops of rice and mac salad,with a beef patty toppedwith two fried eggsand brown gravy . Or order the Musubi—afusion of Japanese sushi and Spam—themuch-belovedpottedmeatofHawaii .

INDIAN

4 Jai Ho Indian Kitchen3055S .ParkerRoad303-751-5151•jaiho .us .comMondaylunch11:30a .m .to2:30p .m .&dinner6p .m .to10p .m .WednesdaythroughFridaylunch11:30p .m .to2:30p .m .Fridaydinner6p .m .to11p .m .Saturdaylunchnoonto3p .m .,dinner6p .m .to11p .m .,Sundaylunchnoonto3p .m .,dinner6p .m .to10p .m .ClosedTuesday,fullbar,$$

A departure from the typical Northern-Indianmenu,JaiHooffersafusionofbothNorthernand Southern-Indian specialties . You’ll findfamiliar favorites like naan, samosas andtandoori chicken tucked in alongside disheslike dosa (a large, spicy crepe stuffed with avarietyoffillings;welikedthepotatoandonion-filled Masala Dosa) and the make-you-sweatspicyeggplantintomatosauce,KaraikudiEnnaiKathirrikai, from the Chettinad cuisine ofsouthern India .Theirmenu, thoughcryptic attimes(theHydreabadChilliChickenisdescribed‘FromHyderabadwithlove,thattoospicylove!)nevertheless features appetizers, smalldishes—describedatJaiHoas tiffin,—lamb,chickenandseafooddishes,plusawiderangeofvegetariandishes .

4 Masalaa3140S .ParkerRoad,#7303-755-6272•masalaausa .comMondaythroughFridaylunch11a .m .to2p .m .&dinner5:30p .m .to10p .m .Saturday&Sundaylunchnoonto3p .m .&dinner5:30p .m .to10p .m .,beerandwine,$$

Masalaahasrackedupawardafterawardovertheyears,andwiththeircommitmenttoqualityfood and service, it’s easy to see why . Thisvegetarian restaurant specializes in SouthernIndian-style food, a unique trait that brings innativeIndiansandnon-nativesalike .Themenuoffersveganandgluten-freeoptions,aswellasIndo-Chineseselections—aninterestingIndianriffonChina’scuisine .StartwithstapleslikethelightandcrispySamosasorthepaneerpakora(friedcheeseinachickpea-flourbreading) .Anddon’tmiss thehousespecialty,dosa—ahugecrepemadeof fermented riceflour,filledwithvegetablesandsauce .Try theMasalaDosa—filledwithfragrantlyspicedpotatoes .

4 Star of India 3102S .ParkerRoad,#A10303-755-1921•starofindiadenver .comMondaythroughFridaylunch11a .m .to2:30p .m .SundaythroughThursdaydinner5to9p .m .Saturday&Sundaylunch11:30a .m .to3p .m .Friday&Saturdaydinner5to9:30p .m .,fullbar,$$

StarofIndiaisanAfghan/Indian,mom-and-poprestaurant,ownedandoperatedbyGarGillandhis parents, Kapoor and Gurmukh . Therestauranthasreceivednumerousawardsovertheyears,whetherduetotheheatofthecurryor the warm atmosphere, it’s hard to say .Regulars love the Wednesday lunch buffet,whichfeatures25ofIndia’sfavoriteclassicstosamplefromtandoorichickenandbasmatiricetosaagpaneeranddaal,accompaniedbytheirfamed,fresh-bakednaanbread .

ITALIAN

8 Armando’s5428S .ParkerRoad303-690-6660•armandosristorante .netMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

SteppingintoArmando’sislikesteppingintoaneighborhood Italian joint in New York City’sLittleItaly,withallyourfavoritesonthemenu—gnocchi,pennewithvodkasauce,homemadeoverstuffedcalzonesandbakedziti .Armando’sspecializes in Italian-American classics likeNew York-style pizza, fettuccini alfredo, andchickenparmesan .Grabacannolifordessert,andbadda-bing,badda-boom; it’salmost likebeingonMulberryStreetwiththeItaliansideofthefamily .

4 The Bent Noodle3055S .ParkerRoad303-337-2733•bentnoodle .comMondaythroughFriday,11a .m .to9p .m .Saturday4to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

TheBentNoodle,afamilyownedneighborhoodItalianrestaurantthat’sbeenanAurorastapleforyears,offersclassicslikefettuccinialfredoandeggplantparmesan .Buttheyalsoserveupafewtwists,suchasInsalataMistotoppedwithcandied pecans, shredded vegetables androastedshallotvinaigrette,aTuscanPotRoastbraised in redwineandCreminimushrooms,andSalmoneRepienestuffedwithrockshrimpand fontina cheese and roasted in a creamyChardonnaysauce .EnjoyapieceoftiramisufordessertoverthestrainsofSinatra .

ITALIAN RESTAURANTS

INDIAN RESTAURANTS

HAWAIIAN RESTAURANTS

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8 Carmine Lonardo’s Italian Deli15380E .SmokyHillRoad303-699-4532MondaythroughFriday9:30a .m .to6:30p .m .Saturday8a .m .to5p .m .,noalcohol,$$

Carmine Lonardo’s is a treasure trove of anItalian shopette—part deli, part butcher, partsandwich shop and part bakery . It brings theflavors of Italy to your doorstep . Either ordersandwichesordeliitemstotakehomefortheperfectimpromptumeal,orifyouliketocook,pickupafewtraditionalhard-to-findingredients(withafewcannoliforgoodmeasure)tomakeyourownItalianfavoritesathome .

1 Mama Alvino’s Pizzeria15179E .ColfaxAve .303-364-1894MondaythroughFriday10:30a .m .to9p .m .Saturday11a .m .to9p .m .Sunday11a .m .to8p .m .,beerandwine,$

Thisneighborhoodpizzajointdishesoutpizzasfrompersonalsizetoextralarge,andwhetheryou order one of their combinations or buildyourown,youwon’tleavehungry .Homemadecalzonesanddelisandwichesalsosatisfy .

9 Wholly Cannoli Café22691E .AuroraParkway303-400-4110•whollycannolicafe .comMondaythroughThursday9a .m .to8:30p .m .Friday&Saturday9a .m .to9p .m .Sunday11a .m .to7p .m .,$

WhollyCannoliserveshomemadepizza,pastaandpastries,includingcalzones,cheesecakes,and of course, cannoli . Favorites include theeggplantparmesansandwichandtherainbowcookies,whicharegreattotakehomebythedozen . Choose homemade meals such aslasagnaorchickenpiccata,servedwithfreshlybakedgarlicbread .Enjoythematthecaféortakeandbakethemathome .

JAPANESE

8 Hana Sushi

16911E .QuincyAve .

303-680-6099•aurorasushi .com


Sunday4:30to10p .m .,beerandwine,$$

Hanaisknownlocallyforits$1perpiecesushi

happy hour, its clean, modern look, and its

outstanding friendlyservice .Regularswillget

to know owners Bob and Angie, who make

diners feel right at home . Try one of their

specialtyrolls,liketheirValentineRoll,designed

tochangeaccordingtoseasonorholiday .

4 Happy Teriyaki

2495S .HavanaSt .,#F10

303-750-7085•happyteriyaki .com

MondaythroughSaturday,10a .m .to9p .m .,

noalcohol,$$

HappyTeriyaki is a neighborhood fast-casual

lunch-only restaurant serving Japanese and

Korean fare . Lunch specials change daily,

Monday(ChickenTeriyakiandThreeGyoza)isa

favorite, but options abound on their regular

menu,aswell .

9 Mt. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi

6100S .MainSt .,H-101

303-699-9388•mtfujico .com

MondaythroughFridaylunch11a .m .to3p .m .

MondaythroughThursdaydinner3to10p .m .

Fridaydinner3to10:30p .m .

Saturday11a .m .to10:30p .m .

Sunday11a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

Southlandshas itsownhibachihouse,where

dinerscansitatlargecommunity-styletables

andhavethehibachichefprepareyourshrimp,

meat,vegetablesandrice in frontofyouand

yourtablemateswithaflourishbymasterlevel

chefs from New York City and Japan . Voted

Reader’sChoiceBestSushiandBestJapanese

restaurantbytheAuroraSentinel’sBestofthe

Best in 2010 . For those not interested in the

entertainmentaspectofthemeal,Mt .Fujialso

servessushiandteriyakidinners .

5 Shinjuku Japanese Steakhouse14045E .EvansAve .303-750-7979•shinjukuus .comTuesdaythroughFridaylunch11:30a .m .to2p .m .Saturday&Sundaylunchnoonto3p .m .DinnerMondaythroughFriday5to10p .m .Saturday3to10p .m .,Sunday3to9p .m .,$$$

Hibachi fans will enjoy the variety offered atShinjuku,wheredinerssitatcommunaltables .Trainedchefspreparethemealwithflaironthetabletopgrillwhileyoulookon .Shinjukuoffersa wide variety of options to choose from,whetherfromtheirhibachiorsushimenus .

4 Sonoda’s3108S .ParkerRoad303-337-3800•sonodassushi .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to2:30p .m .&4:30to9:30p .m .,Friday11a .m .to2:30p .m .&4:30to10:30p .m .Saturday11:30a .m .to2:30p .m .&4:30to10:30p .m .,Sundaynoonto2:30p .m .&4to9:30p .m .fullbar,$$Sonoda’ssushiisrenownedinthemetroarea,and they’ve been offering classic sushi andJapanesefaresincetheyopenedover15yearsagointheirAuroralocation .

4 Sushi Katsu2222S .HavanaSt .,#H303-368-8778•katsusushi .netMondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to2:30p .m .MondaythroughThursday11a .m .to2:30p .m .&4:30to10p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .mto2:30p .m .&4:30to11p .m .Sunday,4to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

Get toSushiKatsuearly if youwant togetatable—their all you can eat sushi for $24 .95drawsquiteacrowd .Orderasmanypiecesasyoucan from themenu,which includes rolls,sashimiandnigiri,anddon’t forget the itemsfrom their regular menu–gyoza, miso soup,tempuraandmochi .

5 Tokyoya Bowl & Bowl2210S .ChambersRoad303-368-1668MondaythroughSaturday10:30a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$

Tokyoyaservesupnoodleandricebowlsfastand budget-friendly, and regulars love theirJFC–JapaneseFriedChicken .It’stenderlikenootherandcomeswithadippingsaucethat isoutofthisworld .

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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KOREAN

4 Al Bae Nae

2040S .HavanaSt .

303-751-0014

Daily10a .m .to10p .m .,closedWednesday,

noalcohol,$

Ifyouwantlargeportionsatreasonableprices,

this is the place .ThoughAl Bae Nae doesn’t

feature many of the ‘typical’ dishes found at

other area Korean restaurants, the variety on

theirmenumorethanmakesupforit .Trythe

tonkatsu (friedporkcutlets)or theddukbokki

(spicyricecake)orthejangbongnoodlesoup

anddumplings .Hotteaisonthehouse .

4 Café Sky

2767S .ParkerRoad

303-745-6262

Daily10a .m .to10p .m .,American&Korean

beerandwine,$

Located in the same shopping center as

H-Mart,CaféSkyisknownforitsquickservice

and inexpensivemeals .Mostof their lunches

areunder$5andalltheirdinnersstaybeneath

the$10mark .Optforthericecakedumpling

soupor theseafoodsoup .Choose frombeef,

porkorchickenbulkogiservedwithvegetables,

or be adventurous and try the pajun, Korean

pancakewithgreenonionsandsquid .

4 Dah Won Rice Cake

2222S .HavanaSt .

303-369-7890

Daily8a .m .to5p .m .,noalcohol,$

Dah Won Rice Cake is one shop among an

eclecticmixincludingParisBaguette,Japanese

sushi house Katsu Sushi, Ethiopian Tana

market,andKoreannightclubHavana .Theshop

specializesintteok,theKoreanricecakesthat

canbeeithersavoryorsweet .Savoryversions

are stir-fried amongst noodles or something

similar,whilethesweetversionsarecoatedand

filled . The cakes come in a variety of bright

colors,filledwithbeanpaste,nuts,andfillings

(likehoney-sesame),andcoatedinchestnutor

acornflour .Thefamilybehindthecountercan

recommendsomethingtotry,andthetteokare

besteatenfresh .

4 Han Kang Korean1910S .HavanaSt .303-873-6800•hankangkoreancuisine .comMondaythroughSaturday8a .m .to10p .m .Sunday8a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

HanKanghaswonlocalawardsyearafteryearfor its outstanding traditional Korean cuisine .FreshnessiseverythingwithKoreancooking .AtHan Kang you will taste the raw, bare, spicyflavors you get only when food is servedstraight from the stovetop to the table .Whilestandards like galbi ribs and bibimbap areoutstanding, try the ginseng chicken or thespicycrabsoupforatasteofwhatelseKoreanfood has to offer . This family owned andoperated restaurant serves Aurora a taste ofKoreawithauthentichomemaderecipes .

4 Korea House10293E .IliffAve .303-696-0011MondaythroughSunday11a .m .tomidnightSunday11a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

This Korean barbecue hot spot has braziersbuiltrightintothetable,sodinerscangrilltheirownmeatsastheypleasefromthe$18 .95all-you-can-eatbarbecue .Thespicygalbisoup,asizzling pot of ribs and vegetables in a thicktomatobrothservedwithrice,isbigenoughtoshare,andthebulgogi,aplateofsearedbeefwithvegetables,isalsodelicious .Bibambap,aricebowlofmeatwithafriedeggontop,isafavoriteforthelunchcrowd .Mealsareservedwith a selection of bottomless sides calledbanchan, including marinated seaweed, tofu,kimchi,broccoliinhotsauce,andmungbeansprouts .A complimentary sweet rice drink isservedattheendofthemeal .

4 Midopa 2000S .HavanaSt .303-745-1373Beerandwineonly,$

HomestyleKoreancookingiswhatyougetatMidopa .IfyouarenotfamiliarwithKoreanfoodbutwanttoexperiencetheatmosphere,orderbibibop, which is mixed vegetables with riceandbeef .MoretraditionaldinersmayordertheMidopanaengmyun(coldbuckwheatnoodles)orthedotsolbibimbap,servedinthepotitwascookedin .WhenconsideringtraditionalKoreanfoodforyourevent,Midopawillcaterforyou .

4 O Bok Korean Rice Cake Bakery

2720S .HavanaSt .,#H

303-369-3333

TuesdaythroughSaturday10a .m .to6p .m .

Sunday1to3p .m .,$

OBokservesupKoreanricecakes,bothsavory

and sweet,made freshdaily,with alternating

varietiesdependingontheday .

4 Seoul BBQ

2080S .HavanaSt .

303-632-7576•seoulkoreanbbq .com

Daily11a .m .to10p .m .,beerandwine,$$

This upscale Korean barbecue restaurant

providesapeacefulescapefromthedailygrind .

Theaward-winningSeoulBBQservessomeof

themetroarea’sfinestKorean-styledishes .The

restaurant’sdiningspaceisdividedintoprivate

rooms,sodinersmayenjoyreservingoneforan

intimate,discreetmeal .Waitstaffquietlyserve

using carts, first serving banchan, the

complimentary assortment of sides, including

kimchi (fermented cabbage in chili sauce),

roasted yams, scallion omelets, and various

pickles .Trythesoondubujjigae(aseafoodand

tofuhotpot),orthebibimbap,wherericemeets

vegetablesandmeatinaclaypot;themixture

continuestocookwhileyoueat .

4 Silla

3005S .PeoriaSt .,Ste .F

303-338-5070

Daily11a .m .to10p .m .,beerandwine,$$$

Silla’s location is unassuming, and their

clientelehasbeenfaithfullyfillingboothsatthis

Koreanbarbecuerestaurant formorethan15

years .Orderthebibimnaengmyun,spicycold

buckwheat noodles . The noodles come in a

hugebowlfilledwithicybroth,heapedinfresh

and marinated vegetables, beef and a hard-

boiledegg .Mealscomewithcold,sweetbarley

water,knownassikhye,attheend .Forlarger

parties, Korean barbecue standards bulgogi

andbibimbapwon’tdisappoint,onereasonthis

placehasenjoyedsuchstayingpower .

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MARKETS

4 Aladdin Market10315E .IliffAve .303-337-3121Daily9:30a .m .to8p .m .

Aladdin specializes in Islamic goods, inparticularHalalmeats,butalsospecialtiesfromMorocco and North EasternAfrican countriesand South Africa including bulk spices andflours, nuts, dried beans, oils, cheeses andbakedgoods,likeInjerabread .MixesforFalafeland Mujaddarah line the shelves alongsidemulberryjuiceandapricotsyrup,andthestorealso sells hookahs for the Middle Easternsmokingritual .Theyservetypesofbreadmadedaily .Youcanalsoenjoylunchanddinnerintheshop .

4 Arash Middle Eastern Market2720S .ParkerRoad303-752-9272MondaythroughSaturday9:30a .m .to8p .m .Sunday9:30a .m .to5p .m .

Arash, pronounced awe-RASH, is a Persian-operated grocer known for its rock-bottompricesonfreshproduceandMediterraneanandMiddle-Easterngoods .Thoughthestorecarriesplentyofdrygoods,fromcandiestospicesandoils,jams,teasandcoffees,visitorswon’twantto miss their deli selections; fresh, creamyhummusand a variety of fresh feta cheeses .Check out their olive bar, get some Coloradolambfromthebutchercounter,anddon’tforgetthelavoshflatbreadstoroundoutthefeast .

1 Carneceria Guadalajara1544LimaSt .303-313-0390Daily8a .m .to8p .m.

This authentic Mexican butcher shop(carneceria)specializesinthehard-to-findcutscalledforinsomanytraditionalrecipes—tripe,sweetbreads, pig feet, and the like . But thestorealsosellsveryfreshcutsofbeef,chicken,pork&goatthatarefamiliar,alongsideanin-house taco bar, a selection of dry goods,householdproductsandfreshproduce .

5 E Mart14301E .ExpositionAve .303-367-0626Daily9a .m .to9p .m .

E Mart stocks Korean goods, but also thosehard-tofindingredientsfromacrossAsia .Thestore has fresh produce, a butcher counterspecializing in Korean cuts, and a Koreanrestaurant right inside the store . Reasonablepricesandfriendlyserviceareaplus .

5 Elite Deli Fruits & Vegetables15413E .HampdenAve .303-400-9902MondaythroughSaturday10a .m .to8p .m .Sunday10a .m .to6p .m .,noalcohol

Ownedbya family fromUkraine,Elitestocksdelicacies from Russia and beyond, fromsausagetospicestosauces(trytheadjika,aRussian salsa) .Rosehip syrup,Kvas (Russia’snon-alcoholicwheatdrink),andpelmeni(lamborbeefdumplings)arestockedalongsidefruitjuices (Ya brand comes in unique flavors likewhortleberry), and grass-flavoredChernogolovka soda . Elite carries famedFinnish cheese Viola, a variety of Russiancandies and, for the truly adventurous—bearsausage .

8 Europa Grocery13728E .QuincyAve .303-699-1530•europaworlddeli .comMondaythroughSaturday10a .m .to8p .m .Sunday10a .m .to6p .m .,noalcohol .

Europa has a wide selection of EasternEuropeangoods,specializingindelicaciesfromPolandandRussia–bothredandblackcaviar,over100typesofimportedcheese,European-stylecoffeesandEnglishtea,andhighqualitychocolates and candies, most of which arearound $6 per pound . Europa also carriescannedand jarredsaucesandspreads, jams,andpickledfish,andacooler full ofblintzes,perogis,andverenikis–theubiquitousUkrainianravioli . Clean and well-organized, Europa isyourgo-toshopwheninsearchofyourfavoriteEuropeangoods .

4 Gomez Market354HavanaSt .303-366-6859Daily9a .m .to9p .m .

GomezimportsspecialtyitemsfromMexico,includingdriedpeppersandspices,plusbakeryitemsliketortillas,pandulce,andbolillo .

4 H-Mart2751S .ParkerRoad303-745-4592•hmart .comDaily9a .m .to9:30p .m .

PartoftheKoreanHanareummega-chain,thisAsiangrocerstockseverythingfromhouseholdgoods like chopsticks, rice cookers and evenbedding,tofreshfish,meatandproduce,andeveryotherAsianproductunderthesun .Takehomeablockofthetofumaderightthereinthestore,andstockuponalltheotheringredientsneeded for your favorite Japanese, Chinese,Indonesian,KoreanorVietnamesemeal .H-MartalsohasanoutstandingbakeryandaBobabar .

1 Krungthai Imports11700MontviewBlvd .303-344-0705Daily10a .m .to8p .m .

Krungthai specializes in hard-to-find Asianingredients,especiallyThai,andseafood .

3 Mi Pueblo Market15585E .ColfaxAve .303-361-6123Daily7a .m .to9p .m .

Join the crowded bustle of this taqueria andMexicanbutcher&produceshopandstockuponLatinproducelikecactuspaddles(andtheirfruit),mamey,cherimoyaandguava,andstayfor lunch .The in-store taqueria offers classicfare like chile verde, menudo, tacos, carnitasandhardertofindSalvadoranpupusas .

4 Midopa Market2000S .HavanaSt .303-695-4803Daily9a .m .to9p .m .

Specializing in Korean and Japanese goods,thismomandpopgroceryistheplacetostockuponorganictofu,nori,soysauce,andasian-style pickled vegetables . Order your shabushabuandgalbifromthemeatcounter,andgetpre-madeside-dishesandpastriesfromothercounterstoroundoutyourmeal .

1 Rancho Liborio10400E .ColfaxAve .720-343-1210•liborio .comDaily7a .m .to10p .m .

ThisLatinsuperstore’smottois“Iftheyhaveitthere,wehaveithere,”aslogantheymaintainbyofferingmyriadofgoodsfromacrossCentraland South America . Grab an agua fresca(Mexican water) in flavors like tamarind orwatermelon(orasnackfromtheircafé)beforeexploring the produce–everything from guajepodsusedinchilesaucetofreshbananaleavesfor wrapping savory tamales, plus the usualsuspects–papaya, pineapple, avocado–atexcellentprices .Thestoresellsfamiliarbrandsavailablesouthoftheborder,andincludesanin-house bakery, meat, cheese and seafoodcountersofferingmeatsandcheesesused inLatin cuisine . Peruse the housewares aisle,whereyou’llfindtortillawarmers,molcajetes,(for grinding spices and making guacamole)andmolinillos (awooden tool for frothinghotchocolate) .There’s also anaisle dedicated togoods from South America where you’ll finddulcedelecheandYerbaMate .Grabadozenfreshtortillasfromtheirin-housetortilleriaplusallthefixinsforafreshandauthentictaconightencasa .

MARKETS

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4 Sathvik Foods2720S .HavanaSt .,UnitI303-695-9077•sathvikfoods .comThursdaythroughTuesday10a .m .to9p .m .ClosedWednesday

Sathvik is a family-rungrocer stocking itemsfrom India and Pakistan, including a diverseselection of spices, ghee, frozen goods, andsomeBritishitemslikeHorlicksmalteddrinksand Cadburys chocolates . For an impromptuIndianmeal, ready-made items likenaanandsamosasareavailable .

MEXICAN

5 Ajuua14150E .IlliffAve .720-747-0764•ajuua .comSundaythroughThursday11a .m .to10p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to11p .m .,fullbar,$-$$

6020S .GunClubRoad,Ste .E-3303-766-0335•ajuua .comSundaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to11p .m .,fullbar,$$

Locally-owned chain Ajuua serves Mexicanfood for theAmerican palate .While north-of-the-border favorites like build-your-ownburritos,fajitas,tacosandchimichangasmakeup the bulk of the menu, there are a fewspecialties that won’t disappoint someone insearch of real Mexican flavor, like the QuesoFundido and the Camarones Mojo al Ajo .Excellentspecialseverynightmakethisagreatoptionforfamilies,ordrinkswithfriends,inacleanatmospherewithfriendlyservice .

5 Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant12131E .IliffAve .,UnitD303-755-1822•www .eatblueagave .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday11a .m .to10p .m .SaturdayandSunday9a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

Blue Agave is a family owned and operatedMexican restaurant offering just abouteverything you could want in a Mexicanrestaurant . Try the chimichangas, tacos,tampiquenas, or one of their more authenticoptions like antojitos, mole poblano andmojarra . Featuring fresh ingredients, BlueAgave will satisfy your craving for authenticMexicanfood .

8 Casa Vallarta4002S .ParkerRoad

303-617-4957•casavallartadining .com


Casa Vallarta offers an extensive menu of

AmericanstyleMexicanfavorites,fromburritos

toenchiladas,chilesrellenosandcombination

plates .Trythefajitasorcarnitas,recommended

byregulars .Enjoydailyplateanddrinkspecials,

karaokeonFridayandSaturdaynightsandover

120typesoftequila .

5 Don Emilio’s Mexican Restaurant14050E .EvansAve .

303-597-5151•emiliosaurora .com


Saturday&Sunday8a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$

NewtotheAuroraMexicanscene,DonEmilio’s

serves Tex-Mex and American style Mexican

food . Live Mariachi and happy hour specials,

plustelevisionstowatchsportingevents,plus

generous portions for reasonable prices on

favoriteslikeburritos,fajitasandthelike .

4 Dora’s Mexican Restaurant2406S .ParkerRoad

303-368-1527•dorasmexican .com


10:30a .m .to9:30p .m .

Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,

$$

Dora’s has a long standinghistory inDenver,

andafterspendingyearsleasingthekitchenof

the Blue Bonnet, they opened Dora’s in its

current location in 1994, Dora’s serves

American Mexican food like rellenos,

chimichangas,smotheredburritosandfajitas .

4 El Camaron Loco513HavanaSt .

303-326-6644


Friday&Saturday9a .m .to10p .m .

Sunday9a .m .to9p .m .,$

As its name suggests, the ‘Crazy Shrimp’

specializesinseafood .Thefast-casualtaqueria

serves favorites from Mexico’s coastal beach

towns at its walk-up counter—ceviche, fish

andshrimptacosandshrimpcocktail,aspicy

gazpacho-like soup full of seafood and

vegetablesareafewofthehousefavorites .

5 El Lucerito3088S .PeoriaSt .

303-283-3517•elluceritorestaurant .com


Friday&Saturday9a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

El Lucerito has been serving up affordable

American Mexican plates for years now, and

regulars love their large home style

combinationsandhappyhourspecials .Trythe

tacoswithcarneadovadawithamargarita(or

oneof theiraguasfrescasforanalcohol-free

treat); takehomeadozenoftheirhomemade

tamalestoenjoylater .

6 El Parralito830S .BuckleyRoad

303-377-9459


Sunday9a .m .to3p .m .,fullbar,$

El Parralito serves familiar Tex-Mex style

dishes–chiles rellenos, either soft or crispy,

smotheredingreenchile,burritospackedwith

eggs, chiles and potatoes and the like, all at

reasonable prices . The daily lunch specials

make it a popular stop for service men and

womenatnearbyBuckleyAirForceBase .Enjoy

a late day meal at happy hour with $2

margaritas .

1 El Patron14211E .6thAve .

303-364-8066


Saturday&Sunday9a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,

$$

ElPatronservesauthenticMexicanfoodintheir

casual and comfortable newly remodeled

location .Theirmenuincludeseverythingfrom

fajitastotacosalpastor(roastedporkstacked

onabrazier),servedinlargeportions .

MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

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3 El Pelicano15355E .ColfaxAve .303-344-0488•elpelicanoco .comMondaythroughSaturday10a .m .to10p .m .Sunday10a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

ThefiestaatElPelicanobeginswithceviche,salsaandchipsatyourtable,andtheirspecialtyistheseafoodthatcoastalMexicoissoknownfor .Tablesidegrills,knownasparilladaareoneof the favorites; they come laden with freshseafood, vegetables and fruits with portionsgenerousenoughtosharewithagroup .Shrimptacos,seafoodenchiladas,grilledtilapiacookedwith garlic or ‘al diablo’ are all great bets .GenerousportionsandreasonablepricesmakeElPelicanoa local favorite .TopoffyourmealwithliveMariachis(seewebsitefordates)and$2Mexicanbeers,andyou’reastepawayfrombeingonthebeach .

5 Guadalajara1001S .AbileneSt .303-696-0903SundaythroughThursday11a .m .to10p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to11p .m .,fullbar,$

Guadalajara has been called Aurora’s bestMexicanrestauranttimeaftertimebyitsfans,andweknowwhy—theirfast,friendlyservice,comfortablediningspace,andofcourse,theirfood! Choose from an extensive menu of allyourauthenticMexicanfavorites,fromchickenmoletosteakfajitas,carneasada,tochickenwith their special pipian sauce (made frompumpkinseeds) .Justabouteveryotherclassicdish from South of the border makes anappearance on their menu, too, andGuadalajara’s generous portions come atreasonableprices .

1 Guadalajara Authentic Mexican Buffet

11385E .ColfaxAve .303-344-3862•mexbuffet .comMondaythroughFriday10a .m .to9p .m .Saturday&Sunday9:30a .m .to9p .m .,beerandwine,$

Lovers of Mexican food, your haven isGuadalajara Authentic Mexican Buffet . Thebuffetisacollectionofbonafidesouth-of-the-borderspecialties,fromsalsas(trythetomatillo)tochiles(greenisrecommended)andposoletopollo adobado . Enchiladas, chiles rellenos,tamales,ribs,atacobar,andevenbeansandricearepartoftheline-up .Dessertselectionsinclude rice pudding and flan . GuadalajaraAuthentic Mexican Buffet has enough varietythat those who want to try it all will have tocomebackformore .

1 La Cueva

9742E .ColfaxAve .

303-367-1422•lacueva .net

MondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to9p .m .,

$$

TheNuñezfamilyhasbeenrunningthisAurora

cornerstone since 1974, serving Mexican

favoriteslikechilesrellenos,molepoblano,and

shrimp fajitas to fans across the metro area .

Today,LaCuevaserves120typesoftequilaand

mescal alongside their generous combination

plates, brining the tastes of their native

GuanajatotoDenverpalates—onereasonthey

havewonawardafterawardintheirnearly40

yearsinthebusiness .

8 Las Hadas

15264E .HampdenAve .

303-6939519

lashadasmexicanrestaurant .com


Starting in the morning, Las Hadas (which

roughly translates as ‘the fairy tale’) begins

servingbreakfast,bothAmericanandMexican

style .Work your way through their extensive

menu of combination plates, chicken mole,

chiles rellenos, chimichangas, and more, and

staytohearthemariachibandonFridaynights .

1 Las Tortugas

712PeoriaSt .

303-367-1123


Friday&Saturday9a .m .to10p .m .,no

alcohol,$

LasTortugasisaclassicMexicantortasshop—

longstainlesssteelcountertopspepperedwith

napkindispensersletyouknowyou’reinforthe

mostauthentictortasthissideofMexicoCity .

Fresh bolillo bread piled high in endless

combinationsofmeats,cheesesandtoppings

keepsregularsreturningformore .Fansfavor

thehawaiiano,aporkandpineapplesandwich,

whilebravesoulswithhugestomachswilltry

thecubano,a sandwichpiledwithegg,ham,

hotdogs, steak,beans, cheeseand toppings .

Wash it down with an agua fresca like their

crazy water, a combination of pineapple,

orangeandstrawberry,blendedfreshwithice .

1 Los Farolitos1593PeoriaSt .

303-367-2739

Dailyat8a .m .,noalcohol,$

Westword voted the tomatillo salsa at Los

FarolitosBestGreenChile in2011,but theirs

isn’tthesouthwesternstylegreenchilemany

Coloradoans grew up with, it’s an authentic

Mexican-styleversion .LosFarolitosspecializes

inthecuisinelocaltoMexicoCity,particularly

guisados,orstewedmeats—lambandgoatare

their specialties . It’soneof the fewplaces in

townyoucanfindhuaraches,theoblongfried

corndoughpiledintoppingsnamedafteratype

ofsandal,anditsbarbacoaisunbeatable .Gofor

thebuffetforasamplingofhousefavorites,or

order off the extensive menu of traditional

Mexicanfavorites .

4 Los Toritos304HavanaSt .

303-344-5984


Friday&Saturday7:30a .m .to10p .m .,$

9405E .ColfaxAve .

303-366-6381


Friday&Saturday8to2a .m .

Sunday8to12a .m .,fullbar,$

With two locations in Aurora, Los Toritos’

generous portions of classic Mexican fare—

chimichangas, chiles rellenos, carnitas tacos,

chickenenchiladasandthelike,willleaveyou

with enough to take home, all at a very

reasonableprice .

1 Lupita’s11809E .ColfaxAve .

303-344-0020•lupitasco .com

Daily6a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$

Lupita’sisanEastColfaxfixture,runbyBetty

Ortiz and her family, serving southwestern-

style Mexican food . If you’re hungry for

overstuffedburritospackedwithchorizo,egg,

andpotatoesandsmothered,stuffedsopapillas,

or tamales, Lupita’s won’t disappoint . Live

Tejano music on weekends and their kitschy

year-round holiday décor add to the off-beat

charm .

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4 Neveria Las Chucheriaz353HavanaSt .303-990-3225Daily11a .m .to7p .m .,noalcohol,$

Stop into thisMexican ice creamparlor on abusy Sunday afternoon and join familiesenjoying the day and a variety of signatureMexican favorites: strawberries and cream,Mexican-stylepopsicles–inflavorslikemango,coconutorrefreshinghomemadeaguasfrescas(cucumber, pineapple, lime and strawberryamong them) . The house specialty is theescamoche–the mother of all ice-creamsundaes–fruitandcreamstackedwithscoopsof ice cream, all the toppings, and morewhipped cream . If you’re in the mood forsomething savory, the shop also serves upantojitos like pepihuates (peanuts, yams,cucumberandClamato)cornonthecob,andchilindrinas,asavoryplatemadewithchicken .LasCucheriazcarriesaselectionoficecreams,fresh fruit with lime and chile and Mexicancandies .

1 Puerta Vallarta No. 39538MontviewBlvd .303-364-5770Callforhours,fullbar,$$

PuertaVallartaspecializesintheseafoodthat’ssobelovedinitsnamesaketowninMexico .Theadventurouseaterwillwanttotrytheoctopusceviche,andtheshrimpmojodeajo(servedingarlicbutter)orshrimpdiabloarerecommended .

1 Real de Minas Mexican Grill11101E .ColfaxAve .303-367-1504•realdeminasrest .comMondaythroughFriday8a .m .to11p .m .Saturday&Sunday7a .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$$

3855PeoriaSt .720-374-3055SundaythroughThursday9a .m .to1p .m .Friday&Saturday9a .m .to11p .m .,$$

6775CornerstarWay303-766-2207Daily9a .m .to11p .m .

RealdeMinas’brightmenuphotosdisplaytheirpantheon of Colorado-style Mexican entrees,from chilaquiles and breakfast burritos tocombinationplates,steaks,platters,andafewgood American options thrown in for goodmeasure, including green chile . Order aMicheladatodrink .

5 Señor Miguel’s New Mexican14583E .AlamedaAve .303-360-9284Monday6:30a .m .to3p .m .TuesdaythroughFriday6:30a .m .to8p .m .Saturday10a .m .to8p .m .,noalcohol,$

Senor Miguel’s brings you a taste of NewMexico right here in the metro area . OwnerMikeMoralesandhisfamilyarelocalpurveyorsof green chile and stuffed sopapillas . Theirgreen chile isAurora’s spiciest, and is madedaily in-house; their smothered breakfastburritosareasurewinner .

5 Señor Ric’s13200E .MississippiAve .303-750-9000•senorrics .netSundaythroughThursday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .Loungehoursdaily11a .m .to11p .m .,$$

Family-ownedSeñorRic’shasbeenastapleinAurorasincethemid-1980s,servingaffordableAmerican-Mexican favorites like fajitas,rellenosandchimichangas .Localsheadtherefor the daily happy-hour specials andbottomlesschipsandsalsa in their funfiestaatmosphere;stickaroundinMargaritavilleandtrytheirPolloMagnifico,adeep-friedchickenburritostuffedwithmeltedcheese .

3 Super Express1650TowerRoad303-363-4131MondaythroughFriday5:30a .m .to9p .m .Saturday5:30a .m .to8p .m .Sunday8a .m .to8p .m .,beer,$

Something akin to a Mexican conveniencestore, Super Express serves breakfast andlunchburritosand,onweekends,pandulceandmenudo . Regulars also love the traditionalMexican snacks; the store also stocks freshproduce .

1 Tacos Y Salsas9103E .ColfaxAve .303-367-10462284S .ChambersRoad303-283-1616Daily8a .m .to11p .m .,noalcohol,$

Ano-frillstacobarservingsomeofthemetroarea’s most traditional Mexican flavors, fromtacosalpastor(porkmarinatedandroastedona spit) to tongue and tripe .The taqueria alsoserves sopes (fried corn dough patties piledwith meat, beans, vegetables and toppings),tostadas, and tortas . Wash it down with acreamyhorchata(ricewater)tocoolthespicyflavorsofthesalsabar .

4 Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant

2790S .HavanaSt .720-748-1260MondaythroughFriday10:30a .m .to10p .m .,Saturday&Sunday10:30a .m .to11p .m .,fullbar,$$

As its name might imply, Tequila’s servestequila,andalotofit .Therestaurantandbarbrings the beach party from the shores ofMexico to your backyard, from the hand-paintedtablesandpressedcopperwalldécor,to the happy hour 2-for-1 margaritas . Theirchips and salsa are accompanied by a tangycabbageslaw,porkcarnitasandcarneasadabothcomerecommended;comeonweekendsforlivemariachi .

3 Titi’s15490E .ColfaxAve .,Ste .B303-366-2228•letseat .at/titisrestaurantMondaythroughFriday10a .m .to10p .m .Saturday&Sunday8a .m .to10p .m .,fullbar,$$

Inasurprisinglyelegantsetting,Titi’sfeaturesafusionofMexican,South/CentralAmericanandCaribbean foods, serving breakfast and mainplateoptions .ThosewithaCaribbeanbentwillloveoptions likemofongoand tostones,whilethosewithacravingforMexicanwillwantthechilaquiles or the menudo . South/CentralAmerican specialties include empanadas andarepas .

TACO TRUCKS

4 El Costeño800S .HavanaSt .720-975-6648Daily10a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,$

Mexico City’s beloved street food, Tacos deCanasta,comestoAuroraatElCosteño .TacosdeCanasta,orliterally,baskettacos,aresimilartotacos al vapor because of their method ofpreparation—steaming—but unlike tacos alvapor,tacosdecanastacomewithavarietyoffilling options .This taco, a specialty of MexicoCity(hencetheirannualTacosdeCanastaFair),is typically sold out of a towel-lined basketmountedonabicycle .AtElCosteñotheyaresoldfromabasketinthetruck,withfillingslikepotatoandchorizoandchicharron,andservedwithanarrayofsalsas,includingguaje,madefromtheseedpodsoftheacaciatree .

TACO TRUCKS

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1 La CascadaNEcornerofYosemiteandColfaxnoalcohol,$

17thandPeoria(trucksareindividuallyowned,somenusmayvary,buthavethesamelogoandtruckdesign)

La Cascada serves the meaty, greasy tacosloved by late night revelers from neighboringShepe’sRincon .Thetruckhaspaneledlightingnear the counter, as well as a self-servepantheonof condiments, frompickled radish,cabbageandlimestocreamyavocadosauce,are red and green tomatillo salsa . Try theirgenerouslyportionedcarneasada tacos fromthisquintessentialColfaxgem .

MIDDLE EASTERN

5 Café Paprika13160E .MississippiAve .303-755-4150•cafeparika .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to3p .m .&5to9:30p .m .Friday4to9:30p .m .Saturday11a .m .to3p .m .&5to9:30p .m .,noalcohol,$$

OwnerChakibMarrakchihasbeenservingupthe foods of his Moroccan homeland in thesamelocationforalmost20years,transportingdinerstoexoticBedouinclimeswithtapestry-covered seating and desert-muraled walls athisCaféPaprika .Guestsarewelcomedwithapotofmintteaservedinjewel-coloredglasses,accompaniedbyplatesofhomemadehummusor baba ganouj, followed by harrira, a gentlyspiced tomato soup of lentils and chickpeas .The menu features a number of traditionaltagines—fragrant stews slow-cooked in aconical clay pot—and lamb is a housespecialty .Chickeninapricotsauce,servedoverabedofcouscous,isalsodivine .Fordessert,don’tmissthem’hencha,layersofphyllodoughwrappedaroundalmondpaste,flavoredwithahintofrosewater .

5 Tasty Kabob15493E .HampdenAve .,UnitD303-680-3138MondaythroughThursday11a .m .to8p .m .Friday&Saturday11a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,$

Tasty Kabob is a no-frills, family ownedoperation, but it serves some of the metroarea’sbestMiddleEasterngrub .TrytheirBeefShawarma—tender,juicybeefcuts,shavedoffthe rotisserie, slathered in a delicious garlicsauceandwrappedinapita .Kabobscomeonskewersonabedoffluffysaffron-infusedrice,alongsideasalad,pitabread,andhummus .Theeggplant zalouk comes recommended . TastyKabobisknownfor itsgenerousportionsandoutstandingfriendlyservice .

4 Mirage Restaurant and Nightclub2648S .ParkerRoad303-750-4920•miragerestaurant .netTuesdaythroughThursday11a .m .to8p .m .FridaythroughSunday11a .m .to2a .m .,fullbar,$$$

Mirage’sownerisanimmigrantfromYerevan,Armenia, and he brings the hospitality andexotic feel of Russia to the metro area withMiragerestaurant .ThelargelyRussianclienteleaddstothefeelingofbeinginacozy,old-worldspot, as does the menu—chicken Kiev, beefstroganoff and other Russian, Ukrainian andGeorgianclassicsgracethemenu .FridayandSaturdaynights,enjoylivemusicandsomethingfrom theextensivevodkamenuwhileMiragetransformsitselfintoanightclubwithplentyofroomfordancing .

8 Royal International Cuisine13736E .QuincyAve .303-617-6055WednesdaythroughFriday10a .m .to8p .m .Saturday10a .m .to8p .m .Sunday10a .m .to6p .m .,noalcohol,$$

Royal International isacafé,servingsomeofthe best Russian food in the state . Choosebetweenasalmonorchickenshashlik(kebabin a Georgian style), and zrazy (mushroom-stuffed chicken cutlets) . Traditional favoriteslike golubtsi (meat and rice-stuffed cabbagerolls)makeanappearance,too,butsaveroomfortheirpastriesanddessertpirozhkis–stuffedwith apples or cherries . Royal Internationalusesfreshingredientsandalsoofferscateringforyournextevent .

4 Solomon’s Grocery & European Deli

1939S .HavanaSt .

303-337-6454


Sunday10a .m .to6p .m .,noalcohol,$

Solomon Gurzhiev and family hail from

Uzbekistan,andbringtheflavorsoftheirnative

land to theirRussian-Jewishdeli,where they

sellavarietyofEasternEuropeanandRussian

foods .Amongthegoodsarejams,saucesand

candies, fresh deli meats and sausages,

smokedfishandpickles .FreshEuropean-style

yogurts and cheeses, fresh-baked rye bread,

and hard to find ingredients like grechka

(buckwheatkasha)andbulkpoppyseedsmake

atriptoSolomon’sworthwhile .

5 Teremok Russian Crepe Café14561E .AlamedaAve .

303-341-4115•russiancrepes .com


Saturday&Sunday10a .m .to5p .m .,$$

Teremok,inRussian,means‘cozy,rusticcabin’,

the feeling the restaurant strives for when

servingtheclassiccomfortfoodoftheformer

Soviet Union . Breakfast or lunch at Teremok

includestraditionalfavoriteslikehothomemade

borscht (served with a salad and homemade

bread), or oladi—piping hot Russian-style

pancakesservedwithsourcreamandhoney .

Their homemade vareniki—fluffy potato and

cheese filled dumplings, covered in a tangy

sour cream sauce spiked with dill and

horseradishwillalsoleaveyoufeelingsatisfied .

MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANTS

RUSSIAN RESTAURANTS

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SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICAN

5 El Alamo Grande 1708S .ChambersRoad303-614-9806•denvermexicanfood .comMondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to9p .m .Sundays11a .m .to7p .m .,fullbar,$$

This family-owned restaurant serves Mexicanfood during the week, but its real specialtiescomefromitsPeruvianmenu,whichisservedonly on weekends . Peruvian cuisine takes itsinfluencesfromaroundtheglobe:China,Japan,Italyhaveallhadahand,alongsidePeru’sownindigenous flavors . Try the tamal peruano, asaffron-infused corn tamal stuffed with porkandhard-boiledeggs,wrappedinabananaleafandservedwith salsacriolla, apepper relish .Peru’s classic-style ceviche, a fish salsa, andparihuela,aseafoodstewtosharearelikeatriptoPeruonaplate .AndPeru’sclassicsoftdrink,thehyper-sweetbubblegumflavoredInkaCola,issoldhere,alongwiththehard-to-findChichaMorada,madefromkernelsofbluecorn .

1 La Guatemalteca10329E .ColfaxAve .303-343-2838MondaythroughFriday8a .m .to7p .m .Saturday&Sunday7a .m .to7p .m .,noalcohol,$

WhilethefrontofLaGuatemaltecaisdedicatedtoalltypesofgoodsfromGuatemalaandotherpartsofCentralAmerica,thecantinainthebackserves home-style Central American fare tolocalsinsearchofthecomfortfoodsofhome .Samplemenuitemsincludesopadepataderes(cow-footsoup)andpuercoconfrijolesblancos(pork with white bean stew) . Pair with theirthick,homemadecorntortillasandarefrescofromthecooler .

1 Little Wagon Steakhouse/ La Pradera

11701E .ColfaxAve .303-343-0849Daily10a .m .to9p .m .,fullbar,$-$$

LittleWagonSteakhouseisabonafide,old-weststyle steakhouse, serving steak and potatoes .WhatLittleWagonisknownforisimportingtheSalvadoranandHonduranfarethatkeepspeo-plemoseyingthroughwithitspartnerrestaurantLaPradera .Pupusas–thickcorntortillas,stuffedwithavarietyoffillings,areastapleinSalva-dorankitchens,andoneofthebestbetsatthisuniqueeatery .Someofthefillingsincludefish,beans,pork,cheeseandloroco,anedibleherbgrownonavine .Thepupusafilledwithsquashand melted cheese, and accompanied by thetomato-ysalsarojaandcurtido(shreddedcab-bage slaw), the pupusa queso con loroco–meltedcheesewithherbs–isalsorecommend-ed .Adventurouseaterswillwanttotrythepigs’feet and yucca tacos or the sopa de caracol(coconut-conchsoup) .

1 Ban Thai (formerly Sue of Siam)106E .DelMarCircle720-949-1980TuesdaythroughSaturday11a .m .to8p .m .Sundaynoonto8p .m .,noalcohol,$

When Sue of Siam changed hands, it alsochanged names, and revamped the menu,giving more choices in the Thai pantheon offlavor .TomKhaGai,PadThai,papayasaladandKao Pad Kee Mao are recommended; dinerscanalsoaddtheirownadditionalcondimentsfromthelazysusanfeaturedateachtable .

4 Thai Flavor1014S .PeoriaSt .720-859-7648MondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturday9a .m .to11p .m .Sunday11a .m .to9p .m .,beerandwine,$

ThaiFlavorisatruegeminthemetroarea—afavorite among local food critics and non-critics alike . Voted Best Thai Restaurant of2011 by alternative newspaper Westword,their outstanding menu of both northern andsouthernThai favoritesnodoubt comes fromowner Surin Thanon’s care to her recipes .Herbs and chiles used in Thai Flavor’s currydishes come fromThanon’s own garden andare ground fresh in the kitchen’s mortar andpestle .Favoritedishes includesouthThailandspecialty Massaman curry, tom yum goong(a soup delivered flaming hot to the table,filled with shrimp, mushrooms, tomato andlemongrass), standard drunken noodles andany of the stellar homemade curries, infusedwithcinnamon,ginger,cloves,lemongrassandgalangal spiked with coconut milk and kaffirlimeleaves .

8 Thai Garden16911E .QuincyAve .303-400-1173•thaigardenasianfusion .comFriday&Saturday11a .m .to10p .m .SundaythroughThursday11a .m .to9:30p .m .,sake,wine&beer,$$

ThisformerThaiBasillocationwastakenoverbyanindependentowner,andservesupnearlythesamesimpleThaistandardsasThaiBasilalongside the customary American-Chinesedishes . You will be pleased by the cleanatmosphere and décor and prompt friendlyservice .Take-outanddeliveryarealsooptions .

1 Thai Landing1984NomeSt .303-340-1350•thailandingcafe .comDaily11a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,$

Freshandmadetoordercurries,noodlesandauthenticThaidishes thatcanbecustomizedmild,medium,orhot .OrderanyoftheirclassicThaidishes,butmakesure to leaveroomforone of their ‘bubble cups’—their boba aremadefreshdaily .Chooseaflavorfromcarameltomango (evengreenbean is on themenu),whichcanbemilktea,slushbubble,orsnowbubblestyle .

SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICAN REST.

THAI RESTAURANTS

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1 Thai Street Food11650MontviewBlvd .303-587-2293Saturdayonly11a .m .to9p .m .,noalcohol,cashonly,$

Utumporn Killoran makes some of the bestfood in the metro area, hands down, whichsheslingsfromherfoodcarton16thSt .mallMonday through Friday, and her fans willoften wait an hour to get some of her grub .Butherweekendsarespent inAurora,whereherbrandnewrestaurantisopenonSaturdayandSunday .Hermenuservesthesameeightgradesofheat(rangingfrombabyspicetofire)thatloversofhercart’sfarewillrecognize,butshe’sexpandedhermenuathernewlocation .Her extraordinary dishes include curries,noodles,stir-friedandsalads,plusspecialtiesfrom Thailand’s Isaan region . You can’t gowrong with their moo yang (grilled porkshoulder),greencurry,drunkennoodlesorPadThai, washed down with a cooling Thai icedtea .Nothingonthemenucostsmorethan$7,soit’sjustasstreetfoodshouldbe—flavorfulandcheap .(Note:sincethislocationissonew,theycurrentlyonlyacceptcash) .

8 Egg Roll King East4217S .BuckleyRoad303-699-2880MondaythroughSaturday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Sunday4:30to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

As their name suggests, Egg Roll King Eastservessomeofthecity’sbesteggrolls,butthisarea staple also serves a full menu of Thai,Chinese and Vietnamese favorites . Regularsenjoysesamechickenandpadthaiinportionsgenerousenoughtoshare .

4 Golden Saigon2648S .ParkerRoad303-671-7100•goldensaigon .comMondaythroughFriday11a .m .to9:30p .m .Saturdaynoonto9:30p .m .,Sunday2to9p .m .,fullbar,$$

Family-owned Golden Saigon is a fixture inAurora’s restaurant scene, and regulars lovetheir reasonable prices, and relaxingenvironment .Startwithanorderoftheirmake-your-ownspringrolls,thenfollowwiththespicylamb curry or one of their famed rice noodlebowls .

4 Kim Ba Vietnamese2495S .HavanaSt .,#F31303-745-1637•kimbavietnamese .comMondaythroughThursday11a .m .to9p .m .,Friday11a .m .to10p .m .Saturdaynoonto10p .m .,$$

Ba Forde has been running this cornerstonein the Aurora restaurant scene for over 20years now—and her staying power is atestament to the quality of the food . (Localalternative newspaper Westword named KimBa the metro area’s best Vietnamese fouryearsrunning .)There’salwaysacrowdatKimBa, where Goliath-sized noodle bowls are aspecialty . Start with an order of Spring Rollswithblackbeanpeanutsauce,andorderBunThit Noung—the lemongrass pork marinatednoodlebowltoppedwithfreshsprouts,cilantroandmint .Fordessert,aVietnameseicedcoffeeandamangosorbetfinishthemealoffright .

4 New Orient10203E .IliffAve .303-751-1288•neworientdining .comTuesdaythroughThursday11a .m .to2:30p .m .&5to9:30p .m .Saturday&Sundaynoonto10:30p .m .Friday11a .m .to2:30p .m .&5to10:30p .m .,$$

New Orient fuses the best of Vietnamesecooking—fresh, light flavors and delicatespices—with the flavors of the West . Theirspecialtyisseafood;startwithanorderoftheircrispyspring rolls, thenopt for the traditionallemongrassshrimp,orNewOrient’stakeonanAmerican classic—grilled salmon with avinaigrettemadefromColoradopeaches .

4 Pho 791080S .HavanaSt .303-344-0752•pho79restaurant .comDaily9a .m .to9p .m .,$$

Pho 79 III isn’t heavy on atmosphere—thinkcement block warehouse—but its tables,some of them long and family style, arealways packed . As its name suggests, themenu focuses primarily on Pho, and they’veperfected the flavorful soup served in noodleshacksacrossVietnam,whetheritbemorning,noon, or night . Savory pho is breakfast foodin its home country, and Pho 79 serves oneofthemostaddictivesoupsaround,whateverthe hour . Pho is served with a heaping plateoffreshgarnishes—basil,mint,cilantro, lime,freshjalapeñosandmungbeansproutscanallfindtheirwayintothebowl,alongwithSrichasauce, soy or hoisin sauce . For sides, try thecrispyegg rolls, servedwith theirhomemadeNuocMam(fishsauce),andwashitdownwithaglassoftheirSaltyLemonade .

4 Pho Duy II1080S .HavanaSt .303-344-0752Daily9a .m .to8p .m .,$

Pho Duy II is part of the mini-empire of phoshops whose location on Federal is Denver’soldestVietnameserestaurant,andtheirmenuisstrictlyPho,saveafewappetizersanddrinks .Butonourcoldestwinterdays,nothingsatisfieslikeabigbowlofhot,nourishingnoodlesoup,madetoorderwithyourchoiceofmeats,herbsandcondiments .Theadventurouswillliketotrythe traditional drink called salty lemonade,wherebyslicesoflemonarecuredinsaltforamonthbeforebecominglemonade .

4 Pho-Yo2719S .ParkerRoad303-735-3007•pho-yo .comSundaythroughThursday10a .m .to9p .m .Friday&Saturday10a .m .to10p .m .,$

Frozen yogurt stand meets traditionalVietnamese noodle shop—and yet thesecontrasts of hot and cold, savory and sweetwork in harmony at Pho-Yo . Juxtapose yourbowlofsteaming,flavorfulphowithaservingof fro-yo in unique flavors like pomegranate .The shop, conveniently located by H-Mart, isknownforitsoutstandingfriendlyservice—justoneofthereasonsit’sbecomeaneighborhoodfavorite .

1 Taste of Saigon11697E .ColfaxAve .303-341-0566Daily11a .m .to8a .m .,beerandwine,$

TasteofSaigonisafamily-ownedVietnameserestaurant,withacharming,cleanspace .Theyoffer healthy and fresh favorites like springrolls,stuffedwithfreshherbs,meats,andricevermicelli noodles, plus a full menu of Phochoices,riceandnoodlebowls .Trythebunchagio,arice-noodlebowltoppedwithacrispyeggrollanddon’tforgetyourVietnamesecoffeeontheside .

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AAddisAbabaofColorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6AfricanGrill&Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Ajuua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12AlBaeNae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10AladdinMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11AppleCreek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1ArashMiddleEasternMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Armando’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Athenian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BBanThai(formerlySueofSiam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16BeanTree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Bender’sBratHaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7BentFork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1BentNoodle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8BlissCupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1BlueAgaveMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12BreweryBarIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2BrooksSmokehouse&Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CCaféPaprika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15CaféSky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Caldonia’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CarmineLonardo’sItalianDeli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9CarneceriaGuadalajara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CasaVallarta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12ChefLiu’sCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ChinaJade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5CinemaGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DDads&DudesBreweria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2DahWonRiceCake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Daniel’sofParis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7DonEmilio’sMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Dora’sMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Dozens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2DragonBoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5DryDockBrewingCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dumitri’sFamilyRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

EEMart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11EastAfricanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EastChinaAsianCuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5EggRollKingEast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17ElAlamoGrande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ElCamaronLoco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12ElCosteño . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ElLucerito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12ElParralito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12ElPatron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12ElPelicano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13EliteDeliFruits&Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11EmeraldIsle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Emil-Lene’sSirloinHouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EnglishTeaCup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EuropaGrocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FFormosaGarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5FortuneKitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GGoldenPhoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5GoldenSaigon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17GoldenWokAsian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5GomezMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Guadalajara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13GuadalajaraAuthenticMexicanBuffet . . . . . . . . 13

HH-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11HanKangKorean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10HanaSushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9HappyTeriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Helga’sGermanRestaurant&Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . 7HessiniRoots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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KKimBaVietnamese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17KoreaHouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10KrungthaiImports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LL&LHawaiianBBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LaCascada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15LaCreperie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7LaCueva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13LaGuatemalteca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16LasHadas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13LasTortugas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Latta’sBagels&Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3LittleWagonSteakhouse/LaPradera . . . . . . . . . 16LosFarolitos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13LosToritos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Lupita’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MMamaAlvino’sPizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9MandeeqRestaurant&Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Masalaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8McCabe’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5McDonough’sPub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5MeadowHillsGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MiPuebloMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Midopa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10MidopaMarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11MirageRestaurant&Nightclub . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Mt .FujiSushi&Hibachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9MurphyCreekGolfCourseTavern . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NNeveriaLasChucheriaz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14NewOrient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17NileEthiopianCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OOBokKoreanRiceCakeBakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PParadiseAsianCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Pho79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17PhoDuyII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Pho-Yo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17PuertaVallartaNo .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RRanchoLiborio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11RealdeMinasMexicanGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Rosie’sDiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3RoyalHilltop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4RoyalInternationalCuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15RumbiIslandGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SSaddleRockGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Sam’sNo .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4SathvikFoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12SelamEthiopianRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7SeñorMiguel’sNewMexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14SeñorRic’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14SeoulBBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ShinjukuJapaneseSteakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Silla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Solomon’sGrocery&EuropeanDeli . . . . . . . . . . 15Sonoda’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Stampede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4StarofIndia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8SummitSteakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4SunBurstGrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7SuperExpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14SushiKatsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TT&THawaiianBBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TacosYSalsas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14TaoTaoNoodleBar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6TasteofSaigon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17TastyKabob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15TeaStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Tequila’sFamilyMexicanRestaurant . . . . . . . . . 14TeremokRussianCrepeCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15ThaiFlavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ThaiGarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ThaiLanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ThaiStreetFood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17TheBrewHut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TheMovieTavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TheRockRestaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3TheWineExperienceCafé&WorldCellar . . . . . . 4TinCupBar&Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Titi’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14TokyoyaBowl&Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9TsaiShenGarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WWan’sMandarinHouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6WhollyCannoliCafé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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