Honey Pig Cafe, an unassuming new restaurant with big plans, quietly debuted over the summer in Lone Tree. “We just wanted to get the doors open as soon as possible,” James Choi, …
Due to the abundance of great food in Boulder County, deciding on just 12 chefs to feature in our Indulgence issue isn’t easy. We were able to whittle it down to a dozen kitchen magic makers who produce many fantastic kinds of food in every kind of venue from food trucks to white tablecloth, fine-dining establishments, and everything in between. This list proves that great food can come from anywhere.
Due to the abundance of great food in Boulder County, deciding on just 12 chefs to feature in our Indulgence issue isn’t easy. We were able to whittle it down to a dozen kitchen magic makers who produce many fantastic kinds of food in every kind of venue from food trucks to white tablecloth, fine-dining establishments, and everything in between. This list proves that great food can come from anywhere.
Pete Moreno, a Colorado Springs native and graduate of Wasson High School, has made quite a name for himself in our culinary community.
After 16 years as executive chef at MacKenzie’s Chop House, he joined the popular steakhouse Prime25 as executive chef in July. While it might not have been the best time to start anew in the restaurant business due to the pandemic, Prime25’s loyal customers have kept Moreno a busy chef.
Working in upscale restaurants isn’t new to Moreno. But it’s impressive considering his training has only been in the kitchens where he has been employed, and not culinary school.