Amy Morton’s newest eatery will bring her signature fare and passion to Aurora. On Stolp Island, in the center of the Fox River and downtown Aurora, Stolp Island Social is a seasonal kitchen and steakhouse. It will open Friday, Nov. 29.
Adjacent to the Jeff Award-winning Paramount Theatre, the restaurant will offer a warm, relaxed, atmosphere to pre- and post-show patrons as well as those living in the Aurora area with a touch of chic.
“The vibe is 1920s Aurora meets Coco Chanel today!” said Morton. The eatery in the fabled former Block and Kuhl department store, famous during the days of prohibition, once again will be front and center as the be and be seen place to drink, dine, and gather. “The city of Aurora, on the verge of a massive downtown revitalization, is thrilled to have a top-notch restaurateur such as Amy Morton coming to town,” said Aurora mayor Richard Irvin.
The once historic 4,500 square-foot space next to Paramount Theatre is an open and light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows. Paramount Theatre has been open since 1931 and is iconic to downtown Aurora with its Art Deco architecture and critically acclaimed world-class entertainment. More than 41,000 subscribers from the city and suburbs enjoy Broadway-quality productions and internationally known entertainers at Paramount, now the second largest subscription house in the Nation.
With a background spent on the stage, Morton is fully embracing her new neighbor and the artistic Aurora community. “I feel like I’m back to my theater roots and that this is the ultimate synergy,” Morton said.
General manager Fred Gore, hailing from James Beard Award-Winning Commander’s Palace, Bistro 110 and Gibson’s, oversees the run of the restaurant ensuring a top-notch experience for all guests. “It will be a place that makes you feel like you belong,” Morton said.
—Bettie Bomb, Inc. Public Relations