For the last 15 years, the second Tuesday in May has been reserved for enjoying a taste of restaurants in downtown Aurora. This year, the Downtown Taste will move to the last Tuesday in July and will start new restaurant week within downtown.
Downtown Taste July 31 will offer diners the opportunity to visit a variety of participating restaurants in downtown Aurora. Started by Aurora Study Circles, the popular, charitable event, has grown under the direction of the Exchange Club of Aurora in recent years.
The event will be run by Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit organization of business and property owners within downtown’s Special Service Area, and it will continue to be a benefit for the Exchange Club and contribute to scholarships for East Aurora High School and West Aurora High School students.
Tickets for the evening will cost $30. and can be purchased online by clicking here through July 31. Tickets can be purchased in person, cash only, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 at the welcome table at Santori Public Library of Aurora, 101 S. River Street.
One ticket includes four ticket passes to any participating restaurant. Ticket passes can be used at one restaurant or multiple restaurants to get a taste of downtown offerings, including appetizers, small plates, and desserts.
Free trolley rides and entertainment will be part of the evening.
For more information on downtown events and an updated list of Downtown Taste participants, visit www.auroradowntown.org.
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—Aurora Downtown
