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 Jazzy Japanese Recipes at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Discover the Joys of Japan! On this week's Summer Sizzle Menu, Daiquiri Dick's presents some Jazzy Japanese recipes with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - all for just $299 pesos per person from August 5-11th.
Vallarta's Favorite Restaurants for 2009
 PVNN
With so many great places to dine in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to single out 'The Best Restaurant' so, every year, Virtual Vallarta's Readers' Choice Awards give residents and visitors alike an easy way to acknowledge their favorites.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens 2nd Pig Roast
 Dianna Madsen
On Sunday, August 16th from 1 pm to 5 pm, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be hosting their second Pig Roast of the summer. There will also be a Canine Beauty Pageant taking place at 12 noon, so dress up your pup and get ready to spend a fun-filled day at the Gardens.
 Tequila Just One of Many Treats to Be Found in Jalisco
 Alan Ferguson
Connoisseurs of tequila - and there are many around the world, with 70 per cent of Cuervo's production going to export - may stop reading here. But for initiates - or those for whom the word tequila has sickening evocations of a teenage drinking orgy - there's much to learn.
Mouth Watering Mediterranean at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Savor the flavors of the world, without leaving Puerto Vallarta. Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle continues this week with mouth-watering Mediterranean meals from their special 3-course menu that features your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $299 pesos from July 29-August 3.
Mescal and Beyond: The Lowdown on Semi-Illegal Mexican Spirits
 Richard Grant
In Mexico's backcountry, you seldom encounter tequila. Instead, you find bootlegged hooch and the firm belief that it will raise a man's soul to its true height.
Celebrate Swiss National Day in Vallarta
 PVNN
Home to many fine restaurants serving the world's most sensational cuisines, Puerto Vallarta is often referred to as a culinary smorgasbord, which means you don't have to be a Swiss National to enjoy Trattoria Michel's 3 day menu of Switzerland Specialties from July 31-August 2, 2009.
Irresistible India at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas
From July 21st-27th Daiquiri Dick's introduces irresistible offerings from India on their Summer Sizzle Menu, which features a special 3-course meal with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - all for just $299 pesos per person.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth & Save a Bundle
 Patrick Harrison
From now until October 18, 2009, Puerto Vallarta area residents can save a bundle while satisfying their sweet tooth with the handmade from scratch cakes, pies, cupcakes, muffins and world famous triple-chocolate Besos from Banderas Bay's favorite bakery, Pie in the Sky.
Spanish Specialties at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas - PVNN
This week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features spectacular selections from Spain. From July 15th-20th you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
Summer Cooking Classes at El Arrayán
 Patrick Harrison
In their continuing efforts to pioneer the Slow Food Movement in the Banderas Bay area, Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurant for traditional Mexican food - El Arrayán - is once again hosting a special series of cooking classes this summer.
Caio Tres: Global Food with a Very Original Touch
 Gina Naya
Hospitality specialist Gina Naya and friends visit Caio Tres, a relatively new and innovative restaurant in downtown Puerto Vallarta featuring the culinary talents of Chef Oscar Galvan, who manages to create the most contrasting and unexpected flavors that one could imagine.
July 4th Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas
Get cracking and celebrate the fourth of July with an international bar-b-que at Daiquiri Dick's. From July 1st-6th you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
Foods That Make You Feel Groovy
 Marla Hoover
Feeling kinda funky these days? Isn’t everyone? If so then perhaps we need to pay attention to what we feed our bodies so they will respond well to the added stress that just about everyone on the planet is under.
Celebrate Independence with Food By Seth
 PVNN
Private chef, caterer and cooking instructor, Seth Cloutman is planning two public events to celebrate Independence this July, and though the occasions are very different both celebrations are sure to be distinctively delicious.
A Taste of Italy at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
This Week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features irrestible Italian cuisine. Starting June 24th, you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouthwatering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
Vallarta Neighbors Helping Neighbors
 Denise Velez
The first Route 200 Bar & Grill 'Noches de Vecinos' was held last Wednesday, June 17th, and it was a tremendous success! People arrived early to enjoy great food, the coldest beer in town and live music by Saraxuana that started at 9:45 pm, while waiting for the raffle to begin at midnight.
Summertime Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
One of the best things about summertime in Puerto Vallarta is Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu. From June through August this popular beachside restaurant is offering diners a choice of three delectable dishes from different countries around the world for just $299 pesos per person.
Kaiser Maximilian Early Bird Specials
 PVNN
After a two-week renovation, Kaiser Maximilian is celebrating their reopening by offering Early Bird Specials that you won't want to miss. Every Monday-Saturday from 1 to 7 pm, this popular Puerto Vallarta restaurant is offering 3 course meals for even less than Restaurant Week prices!
Old Livestock Corral Recycled into New Bar at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
You won't want to miss the Grand Opening of the new Orchid Bar on the upper level of Hacienda de Oro at Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The Grand Opening of the Orchid Bar will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, June 28th. Complimentary drinks and snacks will be served.
A Cool Way to Quench Your Tropical Thirst
 Gary R. Beck
The weather is seriously starting to heat up in Puerto Vallarta and one of the easiest ways to beat the heat is to enjoy lots of ice cold drinks! I recently discovered the Arnold Palmer. Half lemonade and half iced tea, it's a cool and refreshing way to quench your tropical thirst.
Paradise Bakery & Catering Summer Specials
 Liana Turner
Summer is a great time for entertaining, but sometimes it's just too much work. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue or cocktails on the patio, need some fresh baked goods to go, or want to take a cooking class, Paradise Bakery & Catering's Summer Specials are too hot to pass up.
This Week, Mexico Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
This Week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features the flavors of Mexico, from mild to wild. Starting June 10th you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouthwatering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
Amapas Sunset Opens on Playa Los Muertos
 Margarita La Bonita
At this time of year, when so many of the restaurants in Puerto Vallarta are closing for the summer, or at the least for several weeks, it is so nice for those of us who brave the humidity to have a new place to go for an exceptional meal, excellent service, and incredible views.
Gourmet Japanese and PanAsian in Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
At Mikado Japanese Restaurant, Marriott award-winning Executive Chef Fred Ruíz and Sushi Chef Ricardo Lona offer Sashimi, Sushi, Miso soup, Tempura, Yakitori, Thai dishes, lobster, shrimp, chicken, steak and vegetables, all cooked with an intense eye on quality and presentation.
Vallarta Lifestyles' Restaurant Week 2009 Wrap-Up
 Gary R. Beck
Over the course of the 17 day Restaurant Week 2009, which took place from May 15th-31st, Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer Gary R. Beck escorted small groups of food lovers to participating restaurants - and you can read his reviews right here on BanderasNews.
Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle 2009
Laura Gelezunas
Nothing like a hot menu to cool you off this summer. Back by popular demand, Daiquiri Dick's features its Summer Sizzle Menu. From June through August the culinary treat will feature a different country. Sample flavors from around the world, without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Food Drive Extremely Successful
 Pamela Thompson
I must say that when I first dreamed of making the Vallarta Food Drive a reality I never, in my wildest imaginings, believed - or even hoped - for such outstanding support, organization, love and hard work that has been taking place in our community since the program's inception.
Le Kliff Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
Since Le Kliff has reached international fame for its unusual architecture and stunning sunsets, not to mention it's gourmet cuisine, we could not pass up the opportunity to take advantage of the specially priced 3-course menu presented during Vallarta Restaurant Week 2009.
Restaurant Week at Barcelona Tapas
 Gary R. Beck
Serving up both excellent bay views and small plates of delicious tapas meant to be shared amongst guests, Barcelona Tapas is the ideal place for eating out with friends - and those are just some of the reasons that it was on the top of my list of places to visit during Vallarta Restaurant Week.
Cilantro's Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
In addition to unique menu selections, Cilantro's serves up a fantastic view of Puerto Vallarta's most famous landmark, the uniquely crowned Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, an extensive wine list and creative cocktails, all of which we immensely enjoyed during Restaurant Week 2009.
Restaurant Week at Trattoria Michel
Gary R. Beck
Swiss Michel Pascal Ferrari brings his knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine to bring Puerto Vallarta the traditional tastes of Tuscany at his south side restaurant, Trattoria Michel, where we enjoyed 'una notte italiana' right here in Puerto Vallarta during Restaurant Week 2009.
Vista Grill Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
At Vista Grill, Executive Chef Sergio Esquivel and his fine group of 'cocineros' present eclectic and creative cuisine, beautifully presented. Add to this top-notch service, gorgeous views, and the special Restaurant Week menu and you'll enjoy an evening that is as memorable as it is unique.
Restaurant Week at Vitea
Gary R. Beck
During Restaurant Week 2009, we visited Vitea Oceanfront Bistro, an intimate oceanfront bistro and bar offering classic and contemporary European fare in a casual atmosphere. But enough about the ambiance - what counts here is the exceptional fare, which is both classic and original...
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