It's Turkey Time in Puerto Vallarta!
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| | There are a variety of ways you can celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay. | | |
Just because you're spending your Thanksgiving holidays in Mexico doesn't mean you'll miss your customary turkey dinner. Whether you want to eat in or dine out, there are a variety of ways you can have a traditional US Thanksgiving Day celebration right here in Puerto Vallarta.
On November 27th, many Banderas Bay area restaurants are serving up a traditional US-style turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Here are just a few:
Back Alley Steakhouse, 225 Francisco I. Madero, Romantic Zone
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving menu that starts with a Cranberry Almond Salad followed by Tender and Juicy slow-cooked Turkey with Homemade Gravy, Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce, Fire Roasted Seasoned Veggies, a Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Potato and, of course, Pumpkin Pie for just $249 pesos per person. VIP Members and their guests will receive a complimentary glass of house wine. To make your reservations, call (322) 223-3560.
IFC Thanksgiving Dinner at Que Raro!! Venustiano Carranza #290, Southside PV
On November 27th at 3 pm come and celebrate Thanksgiving with the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club at Que Raro!! from Club Mañana. You'll enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat style Thanksgiving dinner with endless Champagne, red and white wine, while supporting the IFC's community programs. $350 pesos per person. To make your reservations, call (322) 222-5466 before November 25th.
Mark’s Bar and Grill, Lázaro Cárdenas 56, Bucerias
Mark’s Bar and Grill will be having a traditional dinner of turkey with all the trimmings. They have planned two seatings for this evening, with the first offering beginning at 4:30 pm. Choose from 3 decadent appetizers and for the main course, the options include Butter Herbed Roast Turkey, Spice Rubbed Roasted Turkey or a Seafood Plate of Red Snapper, Diver Scallops, Baja Mussels and Lobster Ravioli. Finish your meal with your choice of thee decadent desserts. Price is $550 pesos per person, with children dining for half price between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. For reservations, call (329) 298-0303.
Frascati Ristorante, Langosta 10, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Frascati is offering a somewhat less-than-traditional, but very special, Thanksgiving dinner. On the menu is turkey stuffed with dried fruit, smoked sausage, ground meat and corn bread, topped with a blackberry and whisky sauce, served with a purée trio of sweet potato, carrot and beet; and for dessert the traditional Pumpkin Pie. The cost is $180 pesos per person. Call (329) 295-6185 for reservations.
An American Thanksgiving dinner is a grand tradition, and many expats, snowbirds and yes, even visitors, prefer to keep the holiday traditional by gathering together family and friends for a more "homey" celebration. Here are a few tips to help you keep it as simple as possible.
The Deli, Venustiano Carranza 311, Romantic Zone
Serve up roasted turkey with gravy, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables and dinner rolls - without breaking a sweat! The Deli will do all of the work, so you can spend more time with your loved ones. Freshly prepared and packed in a ready-to-heat container, all you have to do is pick it up and enjoy. $165 pesos per serving. Call 223-9523 to place your order before November 25th.
Paradise Bakery & Catering, Sierra Aconcagua 299, Corner of Prol. Brasil
Now is the time to order your Thanksgiving turkeys from Paradise Bakery & Catering. We can only prepare a certain amount, so orders are filled on a first come, first served basis. The turkeys are roasted to perfection and come with mashed potatoes, traditional sage, apple and onion stuffing, gravy, dinner rolls, vegetable and pumpkin pie, or any combination of the above. Order a whole turkey with all the accompaniments for about 15 people for just $2200 pesos. For smaller gatherings, complete, ready to heat and eat, dinner can be ordered for only $175 pesos per person. Special requests are welcome, so call (322) 222-5133 or 044-322-135-0929 (best if you are calling between 8 am and 4 pm and don't speak Spanish) to place your order now for Thanksgiving day pick up or delivery.
Pie in the Sky, Lázaro Cárdenas 247, El Centro & Héroe de Nacozari 202, Bucerías
For the perfect dessert after your Thanksgiving dinner, consider a freshly baked pie from Pie in the Sky Bakery. Holiday favorites such as apple, pecan and pumpkin are always popular, or you could get creative by serving a mango, key lime, coconut pie, or even a cheesecake in a tempting flavor such as Kahlua, chocolate or strawberry. Call (322) 223-8183 in Vallarta or (322) 298-0838 in Bucerias to order yours today!
And, if you feel you just HAVE TO do the all-day meal preparation ritual, be sure to check out the Thanksgiving Day Dinner Tips offered by Banderas News' Irreverent Chef, Liana Turner, who says, "May all your turkeys be moist and tender and all of your gatherings be full of goodwill, laughter, health, love, friendship, abundance and gratitude!" |
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Entertainment | Restaurants & Dining | November 2008 
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