Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The mere mention of Italian food conjures up very specific images, dishes and aromas. While the stereotypical Italian restaurant in America, and pretty much any country outside of Italy, usually serves up plates of hot pasta with tomato or cream-based sauces or a big slice of pizza, this is far from true Italian cuisine, which encompasses a wide variety of cooking styles and tastes.

The differences in Italian cooking really show up between the northern and southern parts of the country. Each region has its own traditions that reflect the deep history and culture of that area.

You have a chance to sample innovative Italian food during the Fall/Winter Weekly Specials Menu at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Every week visit a different country and from October 14-18, 2015, Italy is the chosen culinary destination.

Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and his team have come up with some great dishes. This is an a la carte menu and dinner is served from 5 to 11 pm.

The Flavors of Italy - October 14-18, 2015

Appetizers

• Chicken Tonnato - Chicken Breast Poached in White Wine with a Tuna Caper Sauce

• Bruschetta with Brie, Toasted Pecans and Orange Marmalade

• Pickled Egg Salad Crostini with Serrano Ham

Entrées

• Roasted Chicken served over White Beans with Chorizo and Pisto Sauce

• Spaghetti ala Carbonara with Prosciutto, Bacon, Egg and topped Parmesan Cheese

• Salmon Poached in Olive Oil and Lemon served over Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Confit with Grilled Bell Peppers

Desserts

• Italian Cream Cake with Coconut
• Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Compote

The staff at Daiquiri Dick's will uphold the Italian tradition of enjoying prolonged, multi-course meals that celebrate life and cuisine as equal partners at the table. Reservations are highly recommended. To secure the time and table you desire, call 222-0566.

Buon Pasto!

Open daily from 9 am to 11 pm, (Closed on Tuesdays from April to October) Daiquiri Dick's offers elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Banamex accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at ddpv.com.