Chef Avner Samuel

Success does not come by chance. It takes dedication, discipline, perseverance, organization and focus. And of course - teamwork! I was blessed to have a talented team working by my side throughout my career and especially at my beloved Aurora.

Looking back, the highlight of my culinary journey was when I opened my dream restaurant, Aurora, in August 2003. The Dallas Morning News claimed it was the “farthest reaching, most daring restaurant” to open that year, and Aurora was awarded 5 Stars as well as the “number one best new restaurant.”

Local and National media attention focused quickly, with Gourmet Magazine writing that Aurora is “where to eat right now in 30 American cities,” and Men’s Health stating that Aurora is “one of 11 restaurants, worldwide, that mean business.”

(Article- Teresa Gubbins, Dallas Morning News; Photos - Brad Loper)