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Aurora

Aurora is a city located about thirty miles west of Chicago, and is known for its diverse culture, and thriving arts scene. The city boasts a variety of attractions, including the renowned Paramount Theatre, a beautifully restored Art Deco theater that hosts Broadway shows and concerts.

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Restaurant Reviews

Aurora also offers a diverse culinary scene with a wide range of restaurants to satisfy every palate. Whether your search for local flavor includes rustic-chic atmosphere and modern American cuisine, a unique dining experience in a brewpub setting with great pub grub and signature beers, innovative New American dishes, or authentic Italian cuisine in a charming setting, Aurora has got to be on your list of dining venues.

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Ralph Pancetta

Food Critic

In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.

I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco,  from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!

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