By Brooke Warden

Roasted green poblano chiles are stuffed with chorizo and pepitas, topped with a white walnut cream sauce, cinnamon and brown sugar, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and parsley, with colors mirroring Mexico’s flag. 

To celebrateMexican Independence Day,my restaurant,Pink Cactus,will be offering the traditional, festive and colorful Chile En Nogada from September 16th through the 30th. Roasted green poblano chiles are stuffed with chorizo and pepitas, topped with a white walnut cream sauce, cinnamon and brown sugar, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and parsley, with colors mirroring Mexico’s flag. 

This day marks the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain and is celebrated with parades, concerts, festivities, and traditional food and drink including the Chile En Nogada. 

Pink Cactus is located at 100-A Spring Street in downtown Charleston. We're open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with something for everyone on ourBreakfastandAll-Daymenus. Learn more about us on ourwebsite,stop by to visit, or call 843-764-9343.