Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Bruce Byng, owner of one of Vallarta’s favorite restaurants Teatro Limón, has been named the Ambassador and Executive Chef for one of Mexico’s finest tequilas, Casa Orendain.

As a result of this delegation, throughout the coming months, Bruce and his team will be leading an array of culinary events, tastings, and contests at a variety of restaurants and villas around Banderas Bay. The first of these special affairs will be on Friday, December 14th at his own Teatro Limón.

As an expert in food chemistry and creativity, Bruce is the perfect partner for the Casa Orendain brand. With 37 different varieties and liquors available, Bruce is looking forward to stretching his culinary creativity.

"I am thrilled with this partnership," exclaimed Bruce. "Casa Orendain produces such a wide assortment of high-end tequilas and liquors. I’m looking forward to working on a range of primarily food recipes as well as some cocktails using their superior and award-winning products."

This first event (of what will surely to be many Orendain-sponsored affairs throughout Banderas Bay,) will feature 4-courses of favorite Christmas dishes from around the world - each using and paired with a Casa Orendain product.

The menu includes; New Zealand lamb with a mint and Gran Orendain blanco salsa; cranberry and fennel sausage stuffed pork loin wrapped in double-smoked bacon, with a brulé of Orendain Almendra Tequila; crispy duck breast with almond and orange crackling misted with Orendain Kalore licor de café; and succulent buffalo filet mignon with Orendain Extra Anejo and creamy Madagascar peppercorn sauce.

This Premiere Casa Orendain event begins at 7 pm at is only $600 per-person. (Cash only please.) Seats for the premier event are going quickly so if you would like to secure your place, e-mail your reservation request to teatrolimon(at)gmail.com or call 225.2606. Seating is limited and reservations will be secured on a first-come, first-served basis. Teatro Limón is open 5 pm to midnight, Monday – Saturday. Callejon del Limon 1, esq. (corner of) Maria Montessori, Colonia Palmar de Aramara, Puerto Vallarta, México, 225-2606 - TeatroLimon.com.

About Casa Orendain Tequila

This family-owned Tequila manufacturing company began in 1926 under the leadership of the legendary Don Eduardo Orendain Gonzalez. Today, this company is led by the family’s third generation who continue to uphold the high standards of their founder.

Casa Orendain has been awarded numerous blue ribbons at international events including a Gold Medal in 2006 at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London, England. Awards of excellence have also come from Mexico, Austria, and numerous countries worldwide.

Others have discovered the smooth taste and excellent quality of Casa Orendain, now is your chance to experience this award-winning tequila in new and unique ways. Look for a variety of Casa Orendain events to be announced after the New Year with tasty adventures taking place throughout the Bay.