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Tomorrow is Mexican Independence Day!
We offer you this special dish, Chiles en Nogada. This is the classic, patriotic dish is served across Mexico for this holiday. If you can't come by tomorrow, don't worry, you are in luck. We are offering it now through Sunday as part of Littleton Restaurant Week. 🎉
Why is this dish important? 🤓
Chiles en nogada is a Mexican dish that is celebrated for its rich history, vibrant colors, and depth of flavors. It is served throughout Mexico in September to honor the country's Independence Day on September 16.
The dish is significant for a number of reasons, including:
Symbol of Mexico's flag
The dish's colors—green poblano chiles, white sauce, and red pomegranate seeds—represent the colors of the Mexican flag.
Tribute to Mexican independence
The dish is believed to have been first prepared in 1821 to honor General AgustÃn de Iturbide, who was instrumental in winning the Mexican War of Independence.
Symbol of cultural conve...
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