The Wine Experience Café and Wine Cellar won the Innovation & Creativity during COVID Award. The pandemic struck a gigantic blow to the fine dining scene, but Eldon Larson and his team at The Wine Experience Café and Wine Cellar didn’t skip a beat. In the wake of public health restrictions, the restaurant at Southlands quickly pivoted from hosting lively dinner parties and packed special event nights to wine dinners to go, upscale takeout and socially distant outdoor patio dining concerts. This family owned business, which has served as the flagship for upscale cuisine in southeast Aurora since…
Legends of Aurora won the Community Impact Award. Legends of Aurora is indeed a community legend, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020. This father- and-son operation is not only known for its excellent bar food, friendly atmosphere and hospitality, but also its involvement in the community. In fact, giving back is this central Aurora sports grill’s philosophy. Even before the pandemic, owner Steve Sundberg was actively involved with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Aurora program and the city’s Parks and Recreation Board. Over the years, Legends of Aurora donated funds to causes like…
