Aura Restaurant & Lounge

09/15/2026

We are in bourbon country this week... stay tuned for something big.

09/14/2026

Check this lovely article from Peerspace!

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09/12/2026

Meet me on the patio 🍹☀

08/28/2026

Mmm mmm! Come and try this Italian classic, Vongole Bianco. Soft shell clams and bucatini wade in a delicate white wine and lemon sauce. Pair this with some albarino, kick back, and delight.

08/21/2026

Join us again for our Third Thursday Wine Dinner. This month we will be working with Gary Long of Johnson Brothers to provide wines. Our menu is focusing on delicacy and how to pair appropriately.

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08/21/2026

Thank you everyone who came out last night for our August Third Thursday Wine dinner! We honored the Iowa State Fair with great wine and even better food. Thank you Ruby Wines for bringing us the last of your 2016 and 2020 LBV Nieport ports and everything else you supplied! We will have details for next month up later tonight!

08/13/2026

Our restaurant week papardelle is flying off the string!

08/04/2026

Huge shout out to our very own Beverage director Jordan Anderson! We are all very proud of you!

08/01/2026

Always easy to find good ideas when pursuing on Saturday mornings! Choose Iowa