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First-ever Restaurant Week in Aurora seen as boost for local eateries: ‘So far, people love it’
Aurora's first-ever Restaurant Week is running through Feb. 4, but restaurant owners in the city say the effort which began Jan. . .


Three restaurants look to open soon in downtown Aurora
The first of those openings, Leilani Asian Fusion, 2 N. River St., will be Friday, Aug. 9, although there will be a sneak peak with small...


Daily Herald: Leilani Asian Fusion to host grand opening in downtown Aurora
First Friday Sneak Peek with Small Bites and Drinks on Aug. 2 Leilani Asian Fusion, a chef-driven experience. . .


Hoodline: Aurora's Culinary Scene to Flourish with Three New Restaurants in Historic Hobbs Building
Three new restaurants are set to open in Aurora's Hobbs Building, including Leilani Asian Fusion, Giardino Pizzeria, and Touche French...


Downtown Aurora to look different soon as restaurants, brewpub and more get set to open
A number of economic development projects in the downtown are getting near to opening, including the new Stolp Island Theatre, Leilani...


Chicago Mag
Jim Corti, artistic director at the Paramount Theatre, recommends these four spots.


Dining Out: New restaurants and a little romance
Leilani Asian Fusion opens Friday in Aurora, promising the flavors and traditions of Filipino and PanAsian cuisine.


Column: Workshop program that aids veterans helps make ‘eye-popping decor’ for new Aurora restaurant
A Call to Shoulders, a nonprofit with a mission to help veterans, helped create the custom woodwork for Leilani Asian Fusion in downtown...


Aurora restaurant owner works to keep legacy growing of her partner who died of COVID-19
This is a story about a mother’s love. And yet it also is a narrative that honors the legacy of a father, who never got a chance to watch...
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