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Eat Up Havana: Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot Brings the Fire

By Antony Bruno

Jul 23, 2025

“It’s definitely possible to screw up. I’ve seen people setting the grills on fire."

Michael Diaz de Leon and Tommy Lee Opening Molino Chido at Stanley

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 17, 2025

"I'm just ready to have a seat at the table."

Eat Up Havana: The Hot Pot Lives Up to Its Name at Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot

By Antony Bruno

Jul 16, 2025

The hot pot side of this two-in-one restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat, choose-your-own-adventure experience

Flooding caused by the tornado that touched down in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Thursday, June 22.

Despite Subpar Sirens, Aurora Officials Say City Is Safe From Floods, Natural Disasters

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 11, 2025

Aurora officials say that residents shouldn't worry about natural disasters even though its emergency siren system is in severe disrepair.

Eat Up Havana: Night Markets Tell the Full Story of Aurora

By Antony Bruno

Jul 9, 2025

If you want to see the complete picture of Aurora's diverse community, get yourself to the next Havana Street Night Market.

The front of the Aurora Municipal Court.

Aurora Judge Dismisses Anti-Semitism Defense by Controversial "Slumlord"

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 3, 2025

The judge ruled that Zev Baumgarten failed to prove that city code enforcers targeted him because he's Jewish.

A girl wearing a black blazer, gold hoop earrings and a bold red lip smiles while holding two books in front of greenery.

Fatima Najar Madera's Nuestra Historia Uplifts Immigrant, First-Generation Latino Voices

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 3, 2025

"No one really talks about why our families chose to come here to the United States. What is their American Dream today?"

Eat Up Havana: Tofu Story Gives a Supporting Character the Starring Role

By Antony Bruno

Jul 2, 2025

With an in-house tofu-making program, this restaurant elevates the ingredient to art and shows us what we’ve been missing.

Man Found Hanging in Aurora Park Identified

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 1, 2025

Known as "Tommy" by friends, Mom Krouch had been homeless for a few years before he was spotted at Del Mar Park in Aurora.

Mother and Daughter Challenging Aurora's Ban on Housing Roosters

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jun 30, 2025

After falling in love with Kevin, a rare (and allegedly quiet) breed of rooster, Heather Krueger and her seven-year-old daughter are collecting signatures to change a local ban.

Seoul Hospitality Group food at Coffee Story

Eat Up Havana: Changes Big and Small With Seoul Hospitality Group

By Antony Bruno

Jun 25, 2025

Seven of the Korean restaurant chain's sixteen Colorado locations are within a mile of each other on Havana Street.

Aurora City Council member Stephanie Hancock speaking during a closed-door session.

Black Aurora Councilwoman Defends Police, Virtual Council Meetings During Race Debate

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jun 24, 2025

Although she's experienced racism first-hand, it's not something Stephanie Hancock wants to focus on as an elected leader: "I think there are more people like me than not."

Red pickup truck in front of tornado on road

Aurora's Weather Sirens Suck. City Tells Residents to Download Apps, Watch TV Instead.

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jun 21, 2025

The forty-year-old warning system is too old and broken to repair, according to the city.

Samos Grill Food Truck Is Parked at an Aurora Brick-and-Mortar Home

By Helen Xu

Jun 20, 2025

"Any of these places, whether it’s al pastor or shawarma or hero or gyro, whatever you want to call it, I call it delicious."

Eat Up Havana: Hanyang Wang Jokbal Puts Its Best (Pig) Foot Forward

By Antony Bruno

Jun 18, 2025

Will pig feet be the next oxtail or pork belly? Hanyang Wang Jokbal in Aurora might convince you.

Eat Up Havana: Taqueria Corona Exceeds Expectations With Terrific Tacos

By Antony Bruno

Jun 11, 2025

While this spare restaurant on Havana Street may not have much curb appeal, but take a leap of faith and you’ll be rewarded.

Eat Up Havana: Thank Goodness for Thank Sool

By Antony Bruno

Jun 4, 2025

This "K-pub" pays homage to the street market food scene in Korea. Come for the booze. Stay for the food.

Eat Up Havana: Playing With Fire at Ali Restaurant & Bakery

By Antony Bruno

May 28, 2025

The halal restaurant and food market grills up fresh kebabs, shawarma and rotisserie chicken and offers housemade Iraqi bread.

Controversial Aurora Landlord Developing Caribbean Resort

By Bennito L. Kelty

May 22, 2025

A property owner who claimed that Venezuelan gangs took over his apartment complex is now building a luxury project in the Turks and Caicos islands.

Eat Up Havana: Fruity. Boozy! Healthy? Coco Loco Serves It All

By Antony Bruno

May 21, 2025

“Our focus is to bring a healthy option, our traditions and our culture with a little American twist.”

Aurora

Eat Up Havana: Pho 75

Man Arrested in Mexico After Fleeing the U.S.

Aurora

Eat Up Havana: Pho 75

Man Arrested in Mexico After Fleeing the U.S.

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