Aurora Downtown's 'Carryout Days' celebrates restaurants in May

Posted May 11, 2020 11:00 pm

Submitted by Aurora Downtown

Restaurants in downtown Aurora are celebrating "Carryout Days" every Wednesday and Friday throughout May. The promotion is spearheaded by Aurora Downtown, the nonprofit that works with business and property owners in downtown's Special Service Area #One.

"Carryout Days" will promote discounts and specials featured at several downtown restaurants including 10- to 20-percent off deals, special menu items, opportunities to donate meals to first responders, and more.

"We've been brainstorming ways to help restaurants since we made the decision to reschedule the Food Truck Festival from May 1 to Oct. 2. We're hoping that Carryout Days encourages everyone to support downtown restaurants, and gives them a much needed boost," said Marissa Amoni, manager of Aurora Downtown.

Amoni said that the restaurant community in downtown has done a great job at adjusting to COVID-19 restrictions such as offering curbside pickup and adjusting their hours and menus.

Aurora Downtown's events committee has been meeting virtually to brainstorm and reinvent many of the planned events for the spring and early summer.

"We're excited to celebrate our restaurants this month, and we're looking forward to announcing additional events that support retail and nonprofits," Amoni said.

For more information and a full list of participating restaurants, visit www.auroradowntown.org.

• Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave., offers "Ala Paella with Red Sangria" specials for 2-8 people. Call 630) 800-1973 or visit www.altirolatinfusion.com/aurora.

• Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 28 W. New York St., is donating meals to first responders. Call (630) 844-0400 or visit www.ballydoylepub.com.

• DeCari's family restaurant, 33 N. Lake St., is offering daily to-go specials. Visit www.facebook.com/DeCariToGo/.

• Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St., offers a special menu. To order, call (331) 256-6683. Visit www.facebook.com/EndiroAurora/.

• Gillerson's Grubbery, 33 W. New York St., offers a special limited menu. Plus purchase essential meals for essential workers! New Grub Grill Packs available for home grilling. To order, visit gillersons.com.

• La Quinta De Los Reyes, 36 E. New York St., offers 10% off food items on Wednesdays and $5 Michaledas. Grilled pork ribs on Fridays. To order, call (630) 859-4000 or visit laquintaaurora.com.

• Taqueria El Tio, 81 S. River St., is offering 10% off on Wednesdays and Fridays. Free fountain drink with purchase of a torta dinner. To order, call (630) 844-6603. Visit www.facebook.com/TaqueriaElTioAuroraIL/

• Tecalitlan Mexican Restaurant, 35 S. Broadway, offers 20% off food items. To order, call (630) 892-8059

• Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Place, is donating a percentage of Wednesday sales to local nonprofits each week, and on Fridays, there will be a visiting BBQ smoker. Visit www.facebook.com/tredwellcoffeeaurora/.

To learn more about local restaurant offering during the pandemic, visit Aurora Downtown's "Carryout and Delivery Guide" at auroradowntown.org/carry-out-delivery-guide-for-downtown-aurora/

Altiro Latin Fusion is offering "Ala Paella with Red Sangria" specials for 2-8 people as part of Aurora Downtown's "Carryout Days" on Wednesdays and Fridays. Courtesy of Aurora Downtown

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