FOX21 Foodie Finds: The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Oct 31, 2024
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, a historic hotel, has been serving guests for over 150 years and features a fabulous dining experience coupled with stunning views and a menu crafted with passion.
With a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience, FOX21's Krista Witiak introduces us to the Cliff House at Pikes Peak in this edition of Foodie Finds.
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Executive Chef Marcelo Baca leads the culinary team at the Cliff House and brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the menu. With experience ranging from luxury resorts in the Galápagos Islands to training in New York, Chef Baca has quite the story.
"My team is, I always say, a multicultural kitchen," he said. "We have people with a lot of Latin heritage, like Hispanic heritage from Mexico and influence from Ecuador as well, we also have people from Peru. So, I take one little part of each country to put and represent on our plates with classic techniques."
Chef Baca takes pride in using authentic ingredients that resonate with guests. From sweet potato gnocchi to Ecuadorian chocolate cake, he and his team are redefining what fine dining means. "I always say it's not me, I'm just the guy behind the team," Chef Baca said.
At the Cliff House, it's all about blending history with fresh ideas, and for those looking for unique dining experiences, the historic hotel hosts themed dinners.
"We are doing a tequila dinner in January, where we will be pairing a bunch of probably Ecuadorian items with some different cocktails and some different tequilas," said Bradford Miller, Food and Beverage Director at the Cliff House. "It's super bang for your buck, you're getting some really beautiful food that you don't have regularly on the menu."
At the Cliff House, everyone is welcome and you don't have to be a hotel guest to have a seat at the table.
"We're looking to have everybody from Southern Colorado come down here. Let us pair some wines with you, have some beautiful food, and see what we have to offer."
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