Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2017 | Page 86

home- grown Pueblo Chiles Pueblo, Colorado Pueblo, Colorado is well known for our unique casual dining. Our home- grown Pueblo Chiles spice up every- thing from traditional American dishes to authentic Mexican cuisine, but, did you know we are also home to a host of fine dining restaurants as well? That’s right! Pueblo has a variety of fine dining options including the historic Ci- cerelli’s Park East Restaurant and Steakhouse on Goodnight Avenue. While the Park East Building is historic and rich with Pueblo history, the Cic- carelli family brings a new twist to clas- sic dishes. One such item on the Park East menu is the Blue Crab & Spinach fondue, a plate that combines grilled roasted garlic and Spanish Piparras. In- side the Pueblo Historic District on South Union Avenue you will find La Forchetta da Massi, an upscale Italian Restaurant specializing in Northern Ital- ian cuisine. A guest favorite, the Squid Ink Pasta, pairs well with a Corn Pie dessert. Massi, head chef and owner, crafts incredible Italian dishes that of- tentimes have a bit of a spicy flair—a tribute to his wife who hails from Cuba. For fine dining with a view, check out The Place Eatery along the Pueblo Riverwalk; patio seating opens up to an outdoor atmosphere unlike any other. While there, make sure to order one of the numerous gelato flavors, made in-house and fresh every day. Also in the historic downtown district is DC’S on B Street, an eclectic bistro known for creative daily specials. Pueblo’s newest addition is 21 Steak. This latest upscale Riverwalk chop- house will feature a unique atmos- phere centered on the 1921 Flood, a historic event in Pueblo. So, when planning your next trip to Pueblo, save your green chili slopper for lunch and try one of our many fine-dining restau- rants for an unforgettable Southern Colorado experience!