Lao Sze Chuan To Anchor Pacifica Square In Aurora

AURORA, IL -- Aurora's ongoing Pacifica Square development is moving forward with its goal to become the country's largest Asian-themed shopping center by gaining a famous Chinese restaurant as a tenant. The award-winning Lao Sze Chuan recently opened at 4309 E. New York Street, marking the popular chain's 10th location in the U.S. and the first main anchor business for Pacifica Square.

At the Chicago-based restaurant's grand opening, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin warmly welcomed Lao Sze Chuan. Irvin said, "Lao Sze Chuan will not only be integral to the success of Pacifica Square, but also to the growing restaurant scene throughout Aurora."

Lao Sze Chuanspecializes in authentic Sichuan cuisine. The extensive menu features oven-roasted Peking duck, handmade dim sum, and specialties like Szechuan crawfish and Gong-style frog legs.

Lao Sze Chuan is one of the first additions to the new vision of Pacifica Square, which was formerly Yorkshire Plaza. The first phase of Pacifica Square's development aims to bring life to the current plaza by adding new tenants with an Asian focus.

Phases two and three will involve adding office buildings and additonal commercial space to expand the shopping center.