2006 Gourmet Festival Schedule of Events
 November 9th-19th 2006
THURSDAY 9th
8:00 pm - Welcome Cocktail Party Chefs of the World
Festival Gourmet XII premieres with a warm Mexican welcome for the visiting international celebrity chefs and their hosts. The Festival Committee welcomes friends old and new at this traditionally lively cocktail reception. By invitation only at the Marival All Inclusive Grand & Club Suites.
FRIDAY 10th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay: Café des Artistes, Coco Tropical, Daiquiri Dick's, El Dorado, Kaiser Maximilian, La Petite, Le Kliff, Los Xitomates, Porto Bello, The River Café, Trío, Vista Grill, Alfredo di Roma, Andrea, Aramara, Bellavista, Las Casitas, Nikki Beach, Piaf
SATURDAY 11th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: La Petite
Owner/Chef Nacho Cadena, welcomes Alfonso Cadena Rubio, the Chef/Owner of La Leche restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico. $1190 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 293-0900.
SUNDAY 12th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
12-3 pm - Gourmet Brunch
Gourmet extravaganza - seafood, hot and cold entrees, tapas, eye-opening cocktails, luscious desserts, live music and ice carvings presented by Executive Chef Rafael Pena and his invited guest Chef Francis Drillien. Gaviotas Restaurant in the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center, Fco. Medina Ascencio 999, Hotel Zone. $360 pesos per person. For Reservations call (322) 226-0404 ext. 6845 or the Festival Gourmet Office at (322) 290-2247.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Le Kliff
Local Chef Everardo Robles of Le Kliff Restaurant welcomes Guest Chef Jeff Inahara and Sommelier Cesar Porras. $1200 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 228-1000
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Los Xitomates
Owner/chef Luis Fitch welcomes Executive Sous Chef Mario Galan Ibarra of Grupo Xcaret. $1250 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 222-1694
MONDAY 13th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
Master Cooking Demonstrations
The 2006 Festival Master Cooking Demonstrations are offered in an exciting new format: three exciting cuisines on three consecutive days at three very different venues for just $120 USD per day, $220 for 2 days or $300 USD for all 3 days. Prices include cooking demonstrations [English/Spanish], booklet with all the recipes, coffee break, wine or Tequila tasting, Gourmet lunch and fine Wines.
9 am-4 pm - Los Xitomates Master Cooking Demonstration
Participate in this extraordinary event, “Alta Cocina Mexicana,” offered by master Chef and Mexican culinary historian Luis Fitch, and his invited Chef Mario Galan Ibarra, as they demonstrate the preparation of unique Mexican recipes. Los Xitomates Restaurant, Morelos 570, Col Centro. For reservations, call (322) 222-1695.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Trio
Chefs Bernhard Güth and Ulf Henriksson welcome Guest chef Chef Georg and Sommelier Cesar Porras. $950 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 222-2196.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Daiquiri Dick's
Local Chefs Ignacio Uribe and Hnoi Latththam welcome Guest Chef Matt Janke of Matt’s in the Market, Seattle, WA. $1050 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 222-0566.
TUESDAY 14th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
9 am-4 pm - Fine Asiatic Cuisine Master Cooking Demonstration
Watch master Chef Fred Ruiz and his invited Chef Dean James unravel the mysteries of Asian cuisine in the oriental showcase of Mikado, the sophisticated and authentic Asian restaurant of Casa Magna Marriott Puerto Vallarta. Mikado, Casa Magna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort, Paseo de la Marina Norte 5, Marina Vallarta. For reservations, call (322) 226-0004 ext. 6317
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor
Master Chef, Thierry Blouet welcomes Guest Chef Alain Hacquard, Mickael Fournier, and from Paris, the delights of Laperouse and Valrhona with wine pairing from M. Chapoutier Winery. $1250 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 222-3228.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: The River Cafe
Local Chef Vicente Montes Gonzales welcomes Guest Chef Steven D. Harty of Finesse Cuisine, a high profile off-premise caterer based in Chicago, and Sommelier Cesar Porras. $950 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 223-0788.
WEDNESDAY 15th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
9 am-4 pm - Fine French Cuisine Master Cooking Demonstration
World renowned Maitre Chef de Cuisine Thierry Blouet and his guest Chef Alain Hacquard, demonstrate the intricacies of “haute cuisine” and the sophistication of French cuisine in the elegant atmosphere of Cocina de Autor and its state-of-the-art open professional kitchen. Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor, Guadalupe Sánchez 740 El Centro. For reservations, call (322) 222-3228.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Kaiser Maximilian
Local Chef Carlos Palomera welcomes Chef Rebecca Weitzman from Restaurant Café Star in Denver and Sommelier Sophie Avernin, presenting Grandes Viñedos de Francia. $990 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 223-0760.
THURSDAY 16th
Every night, gourmet fare at nineteen participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.
1-4 pm Cheeses of the World
Some good cheese, a crusty loaf, a bottle of wine…the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon during the Festival. Taste artesanal Cheeses from the house of Quesos Caprinal paired with an international selection of fine wines in the Casa Velas
Presidential Suite, Pelicanos 311, Marina Vallarta. $220 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 290-2247.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Vista Grill
Local Chef Luis Armando Hernández Palomera welcomes guest Felipe Gaytan, the Executive Chef of Via Real Restaurant in Irving, Texas. $1500 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 222-3570.
8:00 pm - Chef's Table: Coco Tropical
Local Chef José Guadalupe Altamirano welcomes Executive Chef Jens Nardmann representing the fine culinary art of the famous Monopol Hotel in St. Moritz.
$850 pesos. For reservations, call (322) 222-5485.
FRIDAY 17th
8:30 pm - Gala Dinner
Guest Chef Gerard Dupont – President of the French Culinary Institute in coordination with Casa Velas Executive Chef Santiago Perez Ontiveros are pleased to present a five star salute to the 2006 Festival’s sponsors, restaurants and chefs at the beautiful Casa Velas Boutique Hotel. The evening’s festivities include cocktails, a multi-course gourmet meal paired with wines, great entertainment, and dancing under the Stars for the ultimate toast to another successful Festival Gourmet International Vallarta. $1200 pesos per person. For reservations, call (322) 226-6685 or 290-2247.
SATURDAY 18th
If you missed the week's festivities, don't worry! Café des Artistes, Coco Tropical, Daiquiri Dick's, El Dorado, Kaiser Maximilian, La Petite, Le Kliff, Los Xitomates, Porto Bello, The River Café, Trío, Vista Grill, Alfredo di Roma, Andrea, Aramara, Bellavista, Las Casitas, Nikki Beach, Piaf will be serving their special Gourmet Festival menus all weekend!
SUNDAY 19th
If you missed the week's festivities, don't worry! Café des Artistes, Coco Tropical, Daiquiri Dick's, El Dorado, Kaiser Maximilian, La Petite, Le Kliff, Los Xitomates, Porto Bello, The River Café, Trío, Vista Grill, Alfredo di Roma, Andrea, Aramara, Bellavista, Las Casitas, Nikki Beach, Piaf will be serving their special Gourmet Festival menus all weekend! |
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