Public to vote on best international dishes and drinks via Aurora's Global Flavors competition

You - the public - get to vote on the best globally inspired food or drink this year. The City of Aurora is announcing the launch of the Global Flavors food competition next month!

CBS Colorado is excited to partner with Aurora for its annual Global Fest. 

Aurora calls itself "The World in a City" and Global Fest is the signature event showcasing international cultures.

The Global Flavors food competition takes place from mid-July to mid-August, and winners are announced at Global Fest on August 17.

Food providers in Aurora can nominate a dish, drink or dessert. Nominations will be reviewed and a list of finalists in each category will be selected. Once the finalists are announced, the public will have the opportunity, starting in mid-July, to visit businesses, taste the items and vote for their favorites.

The city states that, "In order to participate in the competition, the food provider must be located in Aurora, feature a food considered "globally inspired," be in good standing with all their regulatory agencies as required and be in good standing with their respective health department. Nominations can be submitted at AuroraGov.org/GlobalFlavors."

Global Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.