in 1999, culinary institute of america-trained chefs mary oreskovich and richard warner returned to pueblo and opened steel city diner. the intimate 38-seat restaurant was a popular destination in pueblo’s historic district, and received many accolades from local and regional press.

the couple expanded their food business in 2005, with the opening of hopscotch bakery. the bakery specializes in hand-crafted pastries, cookies, cakes, tarts and artisan breads.

they also serve panini, soup, salad, pizettas and house-made ice cream.

at the end of 2006, oreskovich and warner closed the steel city diner in search of a different creative adventure.

both oreskovich and warner are passionate about the food they create, always seeking sustainable products and promoting local farmers when possible. in fact, oreskovich uses only colorado-milled organic flours at hopscotch bakery.

oreskovich and warner live in their historic pueblo home with their two dogs, sugar and champ.