Eat Up Havana: This Year-Old Italian Joint Serves East Coast Favorites and More “I wanted a small restaurant where a chef can really control the environment and the quality, and that’s what we are.” By Antony Bruno October 29, 2025 Restaurants Read Article Here. The signature lasagna features Italian besciamella, served East Coast style.Antony Bruno Over
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Read the Westword articles featuring On Havana Street restaurants by Antony Bruno here. Antony Bruno is a freelance writer focused on food, wine, and adventure. A Cook Street School of Culinary Arts graduate, he strives to help others level up their cooking skills and food knowledge with stories that educate, entertain, and inspire. He has
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Eat Up Havana: +57 Brings An Unapologetic Taste of Colombia and Venezuela From the food, to the drinks, to the entertainment, this Aurora spot aims to be a home away from home. By Antony Bruno October 22, 2025 Read the Article Here. Bars & Breweries The Colombian flag greets all visitors front-and-center as they walk into
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Eat Up Havana: This Ethiopian Spot Remains a Staple Under New Owner “Everything here we cook from scratch and we serve with love” By Antony BrunoOctober 15, 2025 Restaurants Read the Article Here. Azeb Haile took over Nile Ethiopian Restaurant from her sister in 2023.Courtesy of Nile Ethiopian Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation
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Eat Up Havana: Dig Into the Massive Menu at This Mexican Spot There’s a little something for everyone, but the house specials steal the show. By Antony Bruno October 8, 2025 Read the Article Here. Restaurants The carne asada is a whole slab of ribeye steak.Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began
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9NEWS Denver invited On Havana Street’s El Tequileño Family Mexican Restaurant to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Colorado and Company Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at El Tequileño Family Mexican Restaurant * Check out the Website and social media link: https://linktr.ee/eltequileno.familymexres Follow them on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook!!! 9News https://www.9news.com · https://www.9news.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/colorado-and-company/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-at-el-tequileno/ Visit El Tequileno Family Mexican
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Eat Up Havana: Chinese Food Favorite Is Back After Decade-Long Break The former Best of Denver winner closed in 2014 but now, it’s serving again in Aurora. By Antony Bruno October 1, 2025 Read the Article Here. Restaurants Chef Zeng Liu (right) and daughter Ning Ning at the newly (re)opened Chef Liu’s Kitchen.Antony Bruno Over a
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About City Cast Denver Podcast Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver. It’s the daily news podcast for all Denverites — whether you’ve been here for six months or six generations. We’ll break down the news you need (and want)
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Eat Up Havana: Snowl’s Sweat Treats Put the Fun in Fish From fish-shaped waffle cones, to shaved ice milk bowls, there’s a flavor for everyone. By Antony Bruno September 24, 2025 Read Article Here. Restaurants Ice cream, pretzels, and fish-shaped waffles in a cup at Snowl.Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began
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Poll Time: Raise your hand if you’ve started decorating for Fall! 🍂 If you’re just getting started, head to Sprouts Farmers Market at the Gardens On Havana On Havana Street for a wide selection of pumpkins! Mini Pumpkins, Orange Pumpkins, Heirloom Pumpkins, and so much more – find your perfect pumpkin to carve, decorate with, or
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Eat Up Havana: Dae Gee Is a Dynasty In The Making “It’s not just a restaurant. We’re teaching a culture. We’re teaching American culture what Korean barbecue is about.” By Antony Bruno September 17, 2025 Read the Article Here. Restaurants Korean barbecue chain Dae Gee was founded in 2010.Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor
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L Cafe is a family-owned and operated Armenian cafe in our Special District. This beautiful, chic space will be your new favorite for authentic, fresh Armenian lunch and light bites. 😍 On the menu are delicious Armenian cuisine items featuring their kebabs, house-made sandwiches, plates, brunch specials, and wraps with tender, flavorful chicken, steak,
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FALLing for Dunkin’ On Havana Street with their new Seasonal Menu! 🍂 Grab a PUMPKIN SPICE ICED SIGNATURE LATTE made with rich espresso and milk topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a dusting of cinnamon sugar. Pair it with a glazed PUMPKIN CAKE DONUT and you’re set for the season. 🎃 NEW on the menu is
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Eat Up Havana: Katsu Ramen Is The Real Deal The fan-favorite black garlic tonkotsu is a standout. By Antony Bruno September 10, 2025 Read Article Here. Global Cuisine Recommended The interior of Katsu Ramen brings a little bit of Japan to Aurora. Antony Bruno Share this: Listen to the article now 1.0x Audio by Carbonatix Over a
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Eat Up Havana: Dinner and a Show at Gangnam GT Lounge & Karaoke Whether you’re choosing a song or a dish on the menu, the key to success is sticking within your range. By Antony Bruno September 3, 2025 Read the Article Here. Gangnam GT Lounge & Karaoke on Aurora’s Havana Street. Antony Bruno Over a
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Eat Up Havana: You Can Find a Taste of Armenia in Aurora “I see everywhere these places are busy, and I want my country’s food too.” By Antony Bruno August 27, 2025 Read the Article Here. Restaurants L Cafe & Food Court.Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began his food-writing career by eating
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Camel Halal International Market On Havana Street is a family-owned and operated Halal Market with an incredible inventory of products from all over the world, from snacks and sweet treats to canned goods, coffee, tea, and so much more! Come in and shop for amazing and unique products that you won’t see at your neighborhood
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On Havana Street is home to so many global eats and late-night adventures in Aurora, CO. Many of the late-night restaurants post-COVID times have changed their hours. Chopsticks A GoGo is now serving the late-night crowd. Whether you are getting off of a late-night work shift or leaving your favorite bar nearby a craving something
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Eat Up Havana: Yong Gung Goes Deep With Korean-Chinese Flavors “If you go to Korea, you’re going to find restaurants just like us literally on every other corner.” By Antony Bruno August 6, 2025 Read the Article Here. Aurora Restaurant Reviews The walls at Yong Gung feature photos of the homemade noodle making operation up close. Antony
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Eat Up Havana: Pho 75 Plays the Hits, With a Few Surprising Twists Subtle touches like food history lessons and a unique source of flavor help the Seoul Hospitality Group concept stand out from the pho masses. By Antony Bruno July 30, 2025 Read the Article Here. Restaurant Reviews Aurora Global Cuisine Pho 75 on Havana
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Eat Up Havana: Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot Brings the Fire “It’s definitely possible to screw up. I’ve seen people setting the grills on fire.” By Antony Bruno July 23, 2025 Read the Article Here. Aurora Food & Drink News Dinner and a show! Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began
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Eat Up Havana: The Hot Pot Lives Up to Its Name at Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot The hot pot side of this two-in-one restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat, choose-your-own-adventure experience By Antony Bruno July 16, 2025 Read the Westword Article Here: https://www.westword.com/restaurants/aurora-seoul-bbq-and-hot-pot-two-restaurants-in-one-25016731 Aurora Food & Drink News The all-you-can-eat format applies to the meats, sides, veggies,
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Aurora Food & Drink News Eat Up Havana: Tofu Story Gives a Supporting Character the Starring Role With an in-house tofu-making program, this restaurant elevates the ingredient to art and shows us what we’ve been missing. By Antony Bruno July 2, 2025 Read the full article here. Tofu Story on Aurora’s Havana Street Antony Bruno Over a
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Aurora Food & Drink News Eat Up Havana: Changes Big and Small With Seoul Hospitality Group Seven of the Korean restaurant chain’s sixteen Colorado locations are within a mile of each other on Havana Street. By Antony Bruno June 25, 2025 Read the article here. A breakfast of champions at Coffee Story. Clockwise from top left:
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Aurora Food & Drink News Events Global Cuisine Eat Up Havana: Night Markets Tell the Full Story of Aurora If you want to see the complete picture of Aurora’s diverse community, get yourself to the next Havana Street Night Market. By Antony Bruno July 9, 2025 Read the article here. The Havana Street Night Market takes
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Have you been to one of our favorite hidden gems along On Havana Street? Many venture to On Havana Street for global eats and @ilfornodituttidenver is definitely a destination Italian cuisine spot for locals in the metro area. 🍝 Chef @scott.burnham.566 is cooking up some yummy dishes with amazing house-made breads, jams, burrata, sandwiches, pastas,
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Thank you to the Consulate General of El Salvador in Aurora along On Havana Street, the @auroragov Office of International and Immigrant Affairs and the Central American Chamber of Commerce for hosting a wonderful evening at the @aurorahistoryco It’s always wonderful to celebrate our global community, the delicious cuisine, beautiful culture, and people of El
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Thank you to Anthony Bruno for visiting our destination restaurants along On Havana Street to feature our global eats and flavors. Eat Up Havana: Hanyang Wang Jokbal Puts Its Best (Pig) Foot Forward Will pig feet be the next oxtail or pork belly? Hanyang Wang Jokbal in Aurora might convince you. By Antony Bruno June 18,
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Eat Up Havana: Taqueria Corona Exceeds Expectations With Terrific Tacos While this spare restaurant on Havana Street may not have much curb appeal, but take a leap of faith and you’ll be rewarded. By Antony Bruno June 11, 2025 Read the Article Here. Aurora Food & Drink News Free & Cheap Don’t let first impressions stop
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Thank you to 9NEWS – Colorado and Company for hosting On Havana Street and Rodrigo and Marcos Sanchez from El Tequileño Family Mexican Restaurant. 9NEWS Denver’s Aurora Mexican restaurant Celebrates over 21 Years in Business Along On Havana Street Thank you to 9NEWS Denver for featuring one of our destination Mexican restaurants on their 9NEWS
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On Havana Street…one can find most anything! Explore all the shopping and dining along Havana Street! For details, recommendations, maps and more go to OnHavanaStreet.com. Next Havana Night Market is June 28. Author: 9news.com Published: 12:32 PM MDT June 5, 2025 Updated: 12:32 PM MDT June 5, 2025 Watch the full segment here. *Add in YouTube link when
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Eat Up Havana: Thank Goodness for Thank Sool This “K-pub” pays homage to the street market food scene in Korea. Come for the booze. Stay for the food. By Antony Bruno June 4, 2025 Read the Full Article Here. Aurora Food & Drink News Check out the On Havana Street Video by Simply Hao: Ready to
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“Our focus is to bring a healthy option, our traditions, and our culture with a little American twist.” By Antony Bruno May 21, 2025 Aurora Read the Article Here. Coco Loco proprietors Jose Ramirez and Celeste Deleon. Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began his food-writing career by eating his way up Federal Boulevard. Now,
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Thank you to Denver Westword for featuring a long-time favorite AYCE Sushi On Havana Street in Aurora, CO, at Sushi Katsu. You can eat a lot for a little, but the tradeoff comes in managing expectations. By Antony Bruno May 14, 2025 Read the Article Here. Aurora Sushi Katsu on Aurora’s Havana Street is the establishment’s
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🍽️ City of Aurora’s Global Flavors 2025: Vote for your Favorite!🍽️ Aurora is truly “The World in a City” and that could not be more evident than with the 300+ authentic specialty markets, restaurants, and food trucks. This year, the exciting Global Flavors competition is back to find the best global foods in the city!🌎
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Eat Up Havana: Come for the Kebabs, Stay for the Rice at Yemen Grill “When people think of Yemen, they think of war or poverty, or that there’s nothing there because it’s a desert. So we wanted to put something up so people could see the beauty of it.” By Antony Bruno April 30, 2025 Read
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Eat Up Havana: Tofu House Has the Meats! Despite its name, this Korean BBQ joint offers a carnivore-heavy experience — and that’s not a bad thing. By Antony Bruno May 7, 2025 Read the Full Article Here. Aurora Global Cuisine Recommended Tofu House opened in Aurora in 2014, but is based on a franchise that started
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Eat Up Havana: Something Old and Something New at Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings Havana Street is the most recent addition to the fast-growing dim sum empire, with more on the way. By Antony Bruno April 23, 2025 Read the Full Article Here. Aurora Global Cuisine https://www.westword.com/restaurants/nanas-dim-sum-on-havana-street-more-than-dumplings-24289241 Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings recently added a location on
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Jobs On Havana Street Market Zoa – Coming Soon! New Korean Market and Convenience Store connected to Shintoburi – Korean Side Dish Market 2720 South Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80014 Manager- https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28d658b389ada479&from=shareddesktop_copy Assistance Manger- https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf17a8df6904b477&from=shareddesktop_copy Cashier/ Customer Service- https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5710779925caed50&from=shareddesktop_copy Other Seoul Hospitality Group Jobs Available: https://seoulhospitalitygroup.com/the-people/ Contact Linda Nguyen
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In this Korean food-dense stretch of Havana Street, Mr. Tang lives up to its name. By Antony Bruno April 16, 2025 Read Full Article Here. Aurora Global Cuisine When you need a steaming bowl of soup,Mr. Tang has the goods. Antony Bruno We have a favor to ask We’re in the midst of our spring campaign, and
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We are so proud to have so many On Havana Street restaurants in the showcase of Global Flavors. Our special district is home to so many global cuisines in the City of Aurora. Help us celebrate and vote for your favorites. https://www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/events/global_fest/global_flavors Aurora is truly “The World in a City” and that global influence is
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Eat Up Havana: Las Fajitas Serves Up the Sizzle This Aurora spot aims to reclaim the glory of the Tex-Mex staple. By Antony Bruno April 2, 2025 Aurora Recommended Read Full Article Here. The Fajita Trio for Two could easily feed four. Antony Bruno Spring has sprung, and so has Westword‘s spring campaign! Our goal is to raise
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Looking for a casual and inviting space that serves delicious eats? Head to Geez Habesha Bar & Restaurant On Havana Street! 🍽️ Specializing in traditional Ethiopian cuisine plus coffee, this friendly and inviting restaurant has a menu filled with flavorful dishes. From their tender and tasty Lamb Tibs and Doro Wot or chicken stew to
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Eat Up Havana: An Afghani Refugee Brings a Taste of Home to Watan Restaurant & Bakery At his Aurora business, Abdulaziz Azimi serves up specialties like Uzbek non bread, Turkish simit and Qabili Uzbaki, a braised lamb shank. By Antony Bruno March 26, 2025 Global Cuisine Recommended Aurora Read the Full Article Here. Watan’s owner Abdulaziz
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Read the Westword Article Here. Bring a big appetite and a big group to this standout eatery in Aurora. By Antony Bruno March 19, 2025 Global Cuisine Aurora Recommended The barbecue combo is the way to go. Just be sure to bring some friends. Antony Bruno Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began his food-writing
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2025 Havana Street Night Markets – Last Saturdays of the Month – May to September 🌙✨ AURORA’S HOTTEST NIGHT MARKET IS BACK ✨🌙 That’s right, we’re BACK for Year 3 and coming in hot starting this May! Get ready to eat, shop, and vibe with us ALL. SEASON. LONG. 📍 Havana Street Night
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Global Flavors is back, seeking Aurora’s best globally inspired food Aurora is truly “The World in a City,” and that global influence is reflected in our food, with 440 authentic specialty restaurants and markets, dozens of food trucks and countless other small cuisine businesses to explore. This year, the exciting competition Global Flavors is back
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Eat Up Havana: Thai-Style Ice Cream Joint Milkroll Is on a Roll in Aurora While its Colfax location closed last year, its other outpost is riding a social wave to success. By Antony Bruno March 12, 2025 Read the Full Article Here. Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began his food-writing career by eating his
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When the meteorologists call for snow, we call it the perfect day for Shimiaodao – Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle On Havana Street! 🍜 Discover the authentic flavors of Yunnan cuisine and try their delicious rice noodles in various ways, such as Kimchi Rice Noodles with Beef, Hot Pot Rice Noodles with Lamb, or even Picked Fish
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