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Don Guacamole Opens on PV's South Side
 Margarita La Bonita
Who says that everything is closed so there's nowhere to eat in Puerto Vallarta during the month of September? A new restaurant, Don Guacamole, just opened its doors on the south side of Vallarta... in September! Mimo, the owner of La Piazzetta, has done it again!
Riviera Maya Gears Up for Second Annual Culinary Event
 TasteOfPlaya.com
Taste of Playa, the Riviera Maya’s international culinary event, has once again attracted the attention of the region’s many talented chefs and restaurateurs. Scheduled for November 21 in Playa del Carmen’s Parque Fundadores, the event will feature over 40 restaurants and beverage providers.
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant News
 PVNN
As September comes to a close, many Puerto Vallarta restaurants are re-opening their doors after remodeling in anticipation of the upcoming high season. Among them are Archie's Wok on September 27th, and No Way Jose! on October 12th. Both restaurants will be offering welcome back specials.
Not Your Typical Wine & Chocolate Tasting
 Patrick Harrison
On Friday, October 8th at 7 pm, local artisan chocolatera Xocodiva, are pairing their delectable chocolates with the fine wines of La Bodega de Nina, all matched with and to be served in various suites and public spaces of Quinta Maria Cortez and Casa Tres Vidas.
 Beer Bank Brings Micro-Brews to Puerto Vallarta
 Kathleen Dobek
Micro-brew aficinados, your day has come! Beer Bank, a recently opened cervecería in Puerto Vallarta, is selling over ninety-five different beers, including those from micro-breweries in Baja California and other great beer brewing countries.
Mexican Favorites at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
Food is always a very important part of Mexican festivities so, to commemorate Las Fiestas Patrias, the staff at Kaiser Maximilian is serving up a special dinner menu featuring traditional Mexican dishes with an elegant and modern spin throughout the month of September.
Shopping in a Mexican Street Market
 Kathleen Dobek
Mexico's street markets offer a wide variety of kitchen implements and utensils that will add authenticity to your Mexican cooking. During a stroll through the street market in La Cruz, we found enough kitchen wares to stock a cocina mexicana, all reasonable priced, colorful and useful.
El Arrayán Mexican Bicentennial Fiesta
 PVNN
Come celebrate Mexico’s Bicentennial at El Arrayán on Wednesday, September 15th, from 6-11 pm. Listen to live Mexican music with Los Frijoleros Musica while enjoying a 4-course meal and one cocktail, including tip, for only $300 Pesos per person.
Mexico Breaks Own Record With Giant Taco
 BBC
Mexico has broken its own record for making the longest taco ever prepared in the country. At a whopping 40.9 metres (134ft) the giant taco was made with the help of dozens of people.
Meet Chef Betty, The Best Cook in San Blas
 Annie Scott
Visitors love San Blas for its quiet and surf-ready beaches, La Tovara Wildlife Refuge (which you can boat through on a panga to see crocodiles, turtles and endless birds and mangroves), birdwatching, lychee season, exceptional street food and, last but not least, Chef Betty.
Selecting Sustainable Seafood
 Kathleen Dobek
How to shop for seafood within the framework of sustainable development is becoming more challenging. How can we make informed, wise decisions that will not deplete the oceans of their bounty, but rather leave enough marine life for future generations?
Savor the Flavors of the World at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
As Daiquiri Dick's wraps up their Summer Sizzle 2010, you can savor the Flavors of the World, without leaving Puerto Vallarta! Don't miss your last chance to enjoy a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert for only $299 pesos, through August 30th.
Carnes del Mundo in Bucerías - a World of Meat for the Meat Lovers
 Kathleen Dobek
For meat lovers, the selection does not get any better than the offerings at Carnes del Mundo in Bucerías. Kyle and Irma Quast have any meat you are looking for, so the next time you have a hankering for meat, you know where to go. It’s well worth the drive from Puerto Vallarta.
Dinner & Dancing Benefit for Clínica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara
 Patrick Harrison
Join us on Saturday, September 4, from 7-11 pm at the beautiful Casa Carmelina in Conchas Chinas for the inaugural fundraiser to benefit La Clínica de Rehabilitacíon de Vallarta. Guests will enjoy the food of No Way José! and live music by Los Bambinos for just $500 Pesos per person.
Junk Food Regulations in Mexico's Schools Fall Short, Consumer Groups Say
 Emilio Godoy
What was initially announced as a government ban on sales of junk food in schools has failed to keep fried and sugary foods out of the classrooms to which Mexico's 25 million primary and secondary students returned Monday after summer break
No Way José! Celebrates 1 Year in Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
No Way José! is celebrating their wildly successful first year in Puerto Vallarta... and you get all the presents! On Friday, September 3rd from 6-8 pm, guests will enjoy one signature Margarita on the house and complimentary appetizers along with music, great prizes and lots of other surprises.
Three Pillars of a Food Revolution
 Anna Lappé
As marketers learn to fake climate-friendly food, how do we spot the real thing? Anna Lappé says it's a question of values.
The Art of Dining & Living Well: Poblano Chile... Big Green Goodness
 Liana Turner
Whenever you are looking for some good chile flavor without the heat, Poblano is your chile! It still gives good chile flavor, but without the lip-burning, throat-scorching heat of many other chiles. It has a subtle flavor that can't be found in any other chile.
Nacho Daddy’s Last Night of Summer Party
 Tammy Prust
Come and Celebrate Nacho Daddy’s last night of Summer on Saturday, August 21 starting at 8:30 pm. Nacho Daddy will be closed from August 22 thru September 30, so this'll be your last chance to enjoy food and drink specials and live music by the Texas Embassy Blues Band until October 1st.
Outback Giving Back to Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
Outback Steakhouse is celebrating ten years in Puerto Vallarta by helping three important non-profit organizations. In June and July successful dinners were held for Pasitos de Luz and Casa Hogar. Now on Thursday, September 2, 2010, the last of the three dinners will be held for Becas Vallarta.
Last Wine Tasting of the Season at No Way José
 Patrick Harrison
On Friday, August 20, from 6-8 pm, No Way José!, selected as Banderas Bay’s 'Best New Restaurant' for 2010 in the recent Virtual Vallarta’s reader poll, is partnering with Afinitron de Mexico, featuring wines of Chile & Mexico, for their last wine tasting of the season.
Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, Dwells at Casa Magna Marriott, Puerto Vallarta
 Kathleen Dobek
For six years, some of the finest tequila distilled in Mexico has been bottled exclusively for the Casa Magna Marriott Resort in Puerto Vallarta. Sold only at Casa Magna, this tequila is a sublime experience for lovers of the distilled spirit of blue agave.
Taking a Stand Against Genetically Modified Organisms
 Evan Folds
Ever heard of genetically modified organisms (GMO)? I dare say that the majority of the population eats them in abundance on a daily basis. Why? Well, for one the USDA does not require the labeling of “food” products that contain GMOs. Some history of how we got here may help.
Trio Celebrates 13 Years in Vallarta
 PVNN
On August 14th, 1997 Trio opened its doors in Puerto Vallarta for the first time. Blending fresh and innovative ideas with his vast experience cooking in the finest dining establishments in Europe and the USA, Chef Bernhard Guth created one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants.
 Casting for the Best Catch of the Day
 Laura Gelezunas
It is time to test your culinary prowess. Restaurant Daiquiri Dick's in Puerto Vallarta is holding a recipe battle, The Daiquiri Dick's 1st Annual Mahi Mahi Cooking Contest. Here's your chance to join the team, become a menu namesake, win a prize and share your best effort with the world.
Using Local Organic Cooperatives to Defeat Globalists
 Eric Blair
You are not alone in wondering what is the best way to fight the globalists. There is a vastly growing human tribe that understands your frustration of feeling like a helpless fly caught in an inescapable spider web. However, there is an incredibly easy solution and powerful weapon for defeating the elite - it's called local food.
Tostada Express - Tasty and Affordable
 Kathleen Dobek
Affordable, tasty lunches abound in Puerto Vallarta, as Cooking in Mexico continues to discover. This week we ate at Tostada Express at Plaza Peninsula. Prices range from $10 pesos for a ceviche tostada to $35 pesos for a shrimp tostada or burrito, all served with salsas that do Mexico proud.
16th Annual Gourmet Festival Reaches San Blas And Tepic
 RivieraNayarit.com
International Gourmet Festival organizers and authorities from the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the 2010 edition of this festival, which will take place from November 11-21. Eleven Riviera Nayarit restaurants, extending to San Blas and Tepic, will participate.
Mexico Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN
Through August 16th you can savor the flavors of Mexico as Daiquiri Dick's continues their Summer Sizzle. This special 3-course menu features your choice of a mouthwatering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - all for only $299 pesos per person.
Bugs for Dinner
 Alan Burkhart
According to a recent Popular Science article, western culture's general abhorrence of insects is a contributor to man-made global warming. We should be, says the policy paper in question, eating slugs and crickets because of the supposedly lessened environmental impact that would result.
Roma Kids North American Tour 2010 Continues in Toronto on August 7
 Art Fumerton
On August 7th, the Roma Kids North American Tour will hit the Madison Avenue Bar and Grill in Toronto. Isabel Manore will host the festivities, which will begin around 4 pm. All proceeds will go to fund the Puerto Vallarta School of Champions fall semester, which starts in September.
Mexico Builds Massive Sandwich
 bigpondnews.com
Mexico has broken own world record for the longest sandwich prepared in Latin America. For the seventh consecutive year, organisers created a massive baguette - this year it measured 48 metres long.
Jewelry Party at Liana's SazOn!
 Alex Duarte
Looking for silver-plated or 24k gold-plated jewelry made in México, cut crystal jewelry and one-of-a-kind rosaries? Stop by Liana's SazOn! Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta on August 12th from 4-6 pm for the first-ever Cristalex jewelry party.
Mediterranean Meals at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
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 28-August 2.
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