Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The special Greek menu that Kaiser Maximilian presented as part of the 27th International Festival Gourmet, which ran November 10-20, and brought guest chefs from all over the world to the 32 participating restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas, continues through December 14, 2022.
Executive Chef Tsorvas Ierotheos from restaurant Mikelatos in Skala, on the island of Kefalonia in Greece was featured at Kaiser Maximilian. He runs the kitchen at the oldest, established restaurant in that town. Mikelatos is a family business led by patriarch Nikos and has been in business since the early 90s.
Greek cooking offers an incredibly rich and diverse array of foods and beverages that are the culmination of literally thousands of years of living, cooking and eating. While each Greek meal is fresh and inviting, it is also a trip back through Greece’s history.
Greece is a nation of small farmers who produce an incredible array fruits, nuts, cheeses, oils, grains, legumes and vegetables, supplemented by an array of greens and herbs that grow in the wild. These are the foods that form the base of the traditional Greek menu. Greece’s climate is perfect for growing olive and lemon trees, producing two of the most important elements of Greek cooking. Spices, garlic and other herbs such as oregano, basil, mint and thyme, are widely used, as are vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini and all types of legumes.
Fish and seafood are extremely common for this island nation. Lamb and goat are the traditional meats of holidays and festivals and poultry, beef and pork are also in plentiful supply.
Vineyards cover much of Greece’s hilly terrain and the country has become known for its array of fine wines and spirits, most notably ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur that is the national spirit.
The Kaiser Maximilian Greek menu features many of these items. It is an a la carte and you can sample these delights from noon to 11 pm at Espresso Bar or from 5 to 11 pm in The Main Dining Room. This is a tasty addition to the regular a la carte menu, which will also be available.
Appetizers
โข Spanakopita – Spinach, Feta Cheese, Crispy Philo & Herb Emulsion
โข Grilled Octopus, Fava Beans, Pickled Onions & Balsamic Vinegar Gel Sauce
โข Chicken Kefte, Wild Mushrooms. Orzo, Tomato & Parmesan Chip
โข Sautรฉed Squid, Cauliflower Purรฉe, Broccoli & Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
โข Moussaka Croquette – Beef, Tomato Paste, Eggplant, Potato & Bรฉchamel
โข Grilled Langoustines, Lentil Salad, Radish & Green Apple and Celery Emulsion
Main Courses
โข Chicken Fricassรฉe, Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta, Gnocchi, Avgolemono Sauce & Dill Oil
โข Lamb Cutlet & Braised Shoulder, Potato Pave, Eggplant Purรฉe, Red Bell Pepper Gel and Thyme Sauce
โข Sofrito – Beef Tenderloin, Potato Purรฉe, Broccolini, Black Garlic Sauce, Herb Gremolata, Smoked Paprika Oil
โข Pork Loin, Sweet Potato Purรฉe, Tomato & Chili Pepper Salsa, Onions, Tzatziki & Coriander Sauce
โข Sea Bass Plaki, Onions, Tomato, Confit Garlic & Potato Emulsion, Kalamon Olives, Potato Chips & Herb Oil
Desserts
โข Baklava, Pistachio Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Grapes & Cardamom
โข Feta Cheese Panna Cotta, Charred Watermelon & Mint Syrup
โข Flexible Chocolate Ganache, Strawberries, Hazelnuts, Strawberry Sorbet, Mango Gel & Meringue
Greek food is simple and elegant, with flavors subtle to robust, textures smooth to crunchy, plus fresh and timeless. Greek food is an adventurous journey into the cradle of civilization and the land of the Gods of Olympus. You can discover, taste, and experience these culinary treasures for a limited time at Kaiser Maximilian.
Open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Cafe is located at Olas Altas #38B in the Zona Romรกntica of Puerto Vallarta. For reservations call (322) 223-0760 or visit KaiserMaximilian.com