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Festival Gourmet Chef's Table Dinner at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet features chefs from all over the world, and guest chef Nicole Pederson is stirring things up at Kaiser Maximilian. Be sure to reserve your table for her special Chef's Table Dinner, a six-course meal paired with wines, on November 17th at 8 pm.
Riviera Nayarit Is Preparing A Cosmopolitan Celebration for the Opening of the International Gourmet Festival
 RivieraNayarit.com
The opening gala of this prestigious event will be hosted at the Villa La Estancia hotel and will showcase the culture and flavors from five continents, with a special touch from chefs Eugenio Villafaña and David Reyes.
McDonald’s Furious After San Francisco Bans Happy Meals
 Agence France-Presse
Fast food giant McDonald's said Wednesday it was "extremely disappointed" at a ruling by San Francisco authorities banning high-calorie Happy Meals, which entice children to eat with free toys.
Chocolate and Mexican Beverage Pairings
 Patrick Harrison
As part of the XVI Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival, on November 12th at 11 am, Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates and Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge will blend cultures to create a memorable afternoon of chocolate paired with traditional Mexican beverages at the stunning Garza Blanca Resort & Spa.
Concierge Festival and Fundraising Event
 PVNN
The Pacific Region of the Concierge Association will hold its first Festival del Concierge on November 6th at 7 pm at Thierry's Prime Steak House. For just $200 pesos you can sample food and wine from some of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, while supporting three worthy charities.
 Outback Steak House Continues its Altruistic Ways
 Polly G. Vicars
Get ready for the November 11 Outback Steak House 10th Anniversary celebration! Continuing their commitment to the children and youth of Puerto Vallarta, Outback is donating all proceeds from the event to three important and deserving charities: Casa Hogar, Pasitos de Luz and Becas Vallarta.
Four Loko is a New Drink - and a Disturbing One at That
 Ed Schwartz
Four Loko, which hit the market a few years ago, tastes like soda, but it hits like a hammer, thanks to its 11% alcohol level. It also contains lot of sugar, caffeine, and two energy supplements that are causing the worst kind of drunkenness, especially among teen age kids.
New Chef Brings Contemporary Mexican Cooking to Romantic Zone Restaurant
 Ana María Cuevas
Rare among notable Puerto Vallarta restaurants, La Chef Miriam Flores takes the helm at restaurante época with an exciting menu focusing upon traditional Mexican flavors and ingredients presented with modern flair. With roots in Jalisco, Chef Flores embodies contemporary Mexican cuisine.
Old Town Farmers’ Market Returning for 2nd Season
 Charlotte Semple
One of Banderas Bay's favorite activities is returning for a second fabulous year! The Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market will reopen for the 2010-2011 season on November 6, and continue every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Paradise Community Center on the south side of Vallarta.
Food Safety: From Mexican Farm, to Costco, to Your Plate
 Sara Miller Llana
American concerns about food safety in imports have created a whole new ethic among Mexican farmers eager to sell in the US. And you, global consumer, should be relieved.
The Sarcastic Gourmet: Faithful Freddy's Tucan
 PVNN
Twice a month on Sundays I have a physical need to visit Freddy's Tucan, located at Basilio Badillo #245 on the south side of Vallarta. I'm not sure if it is the fabulous service, the divine Eggs Benedict or the 2x1 Mimosas (prepared with fresh orange juice) that continue to lure me back.
Pasitos de Luz Fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse
 Yolanda Sánchez Santiago
Make plans now to attend Outback Steakhouse's Tenth Anniversary benefit event for Pasitos de Luz on November 11th at 8:30 pm. For just $400 pesos, you'll enjoy delicious food, a drink, some great raffles, and entertainment prepared and performed by the children - all for a great cause!
Don Guacamole Celebrates Grand Opening with Pearlicious Fête
 Roberta Rand
The Zona Romantica was a sea of white last Saturday night as an invitation-only guest list celebrated the 15th Anniversary of La Piazzeta and the Grand Opening of Don Guacamole, Mimmo's new Mexican restaurant on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Lido Beach Club: Former Bite Me! Bar Finds New Life on Los Muertos Beach
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta restaurateur Michel Pascal Ferrari of the popular eatery Trattoria Michel announced today that effective immediately, the Los Muertos beachfront restaurant and bar in front of the Blue Seas Resort formally known as Bite Me!, will find new life as the Lido Beach Club.
International Gourmet Festival Promoted in Mexico
 RivieraNayarit.com
The Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit International Gourmet Festival is being promoted in Mexico City. The CVB of Riviera Nayarit, and the organizers of the leading culinary event, presented the special attractions of the upcoming 2010 event to 27 specialized publications.
PEACE Unites With Pie in the Sky for 3rd Annual Halloween Cupcake Decorating Event
 Becci Burchett
Banderas Bay area children are getting ready for some finger-licking fun as bakery favorite, Pie in the Sky, prepares to host children from local nonprofit PEACE’s alternative school, in a private cupcake decorating session on Friday, October 29th.
Toys for Tots Golf Tournament & Gala Dinner
 VallartaNavyLeague.org
Tickets are now available for the Puerto Vallarta Navy League's Annual Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner for the benefit of Toys for Tots Vallarta. This year's dates are December 11 for the golf tournament and December 19 for the dinner. Buy your tickets today!
 Mexico Rolls Up World's Largest Enchilada
 Associated Press
Residents of Iztapalapa cooked up a 230-foot-long (70-meter-long), almost 1 1/2-ton enchilada Sunday. Guinness record official Ralph Hannah announced that it was the world's biggest.
Roasting and Toasting, Peeling and Eating Poblano Chiles
 Kathleen Dobek
The chile poblano is my favorite chile, the most delicious of all of Mexico’s chiles, and is used in some of their most famous dishes, such as Chiles en Nogada and Chile Relleno. Any cook who wants to master Mexican cooking will need to learn how to prepare the chile poblano.
Wine and Chocolate Tastefully Presented
 Gary R. Beck
On October 8th, a group of 35 Vallartenses gathered at Villas in Vallarta's adjoining properties, Quinta Maria Cortez and Casa Tres Vidas for a wine and chocolate tasting presented by Xocodiva artisan chocolates, La Bodega de Nina fine wines and Patrick Harrison of P. Gringo Marketing & PR.
Daiquiri Dick's Ready For The High Season
 Laura Gelezunas
After a brief vacation, the staff at Daiquiri Dick's is open and ready for another great season. This Puerto Vallarta Restaurant has been a landmark on Los Muertos Beach for over 30 years, and this season they are presenting new menu items at breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus daily specials.
Meat-Pocalypse Now
 Andrew Leonard
Bad weather, growing demand and flat corn harvest yields all add up to one thing: That steak is going to cost you.
Travel Channel Celebrity Working to Put the Riviera Maya on the Culinary Map
 Nicola Inwood & Michele Kinnon
The Executive Committee for Taste of Playa 2010 is pleased to announce it has signed on celebrity host, Travel and Food Expert, Mark DeCarlo, to team up with local chefs in the Riviera Maya’s upcoming culinary event, Taste of Playa.
Giant Quesadillas at La Gran Queka
 Gary R. Beck
Chef/owner Alberto Tames has brought to Puerto Vallarta a very popular meal seen all over Mexico City for years, in order to satisfy the local diners' needs and tastes. It is called 'queka,' short and slang for quesadilla. They are huge, 40 cm, housemade from corn masa and grilled with fillings.
Got Fish? Nutrition Studies Explore Health Benefits
 Marcia Wood
Some of America's most popular fish - salmon and albacore tuna, for example - are rich in healthful natural compounds known as omega-3 fatty acids. Ongoing studies are helping uncover new details about how these fish-oil components help protect us from chronic diseases.
El Arrayán Announces New Cooking Classes!
 Carmen Porras
El Arrayán, Puerto Vallarta's choice for traditional Mexican food, will once again be hosting a special cooking class on Monday, October 25 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Join owner Carmen Porras and her team of chefs as they share their secrets for preparing traditional Mexican dishes.
The Palamazo Culinary Jam Session is Back
 Polly G. Vicars
After a two year absence, the Palomazo Culinario Event returns to the Casa Magna Marriott on October 24th. Don't miss your chance to enjoy an extraordinary four-course dinner prepared by some of Puerto Vallarta's best chefs, while helping raise money for four Banderas Bay charities.
Bomberos & Lifeguard Spaghetti Fundraiser
 Pamela Thompson
Tickets are still available for the Bomberos and Lifeguard "Friend-Raiser" on October 10, 2010. These unsung heroes deserve our appreciation and support, so join us this Sunday from 2-6 pm for a spaghetti luncheon to honor them for their devotion to the Puerto Vallarta community.
Oktoberfest 2010 at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
Get out the lederhosen and beer steins - it's time for Oktoberfest! Through October 31st, European Chef Andreas Rupprechter is serving up his popular Oktoberfest menu in addition to the traditional Austrian cuisine that has made Kaiser Maximilian one of Vallarta's favorite restaurants.
Cooking With The Grand Dame Of Mexican Cuisine
 Jason Beaubien
Diana Kennedy was awarded the highest order given by the Mexican government to foreigners, the Order of the Aztec Eagle, for her work in exploring Mexican culture through food.
Restaurant Los Gallos for Tacos y Cortes
 Kathleen Dobek
Restaurant Los Gallos 'Tacos y Cortes' comes highly recommended by Cooking in Mexico if you are a meat eater. We are always looking for affordable meals, and this one met our criteria. The price came to under $50 pesos per person, plus beverages and tips.
Pecan Crusted Grouper with Coconut Lime Sauce
 Sheila Mesulam
The Silverspot Cinema's pecan crusted grouper with coconut lime sauce can be fried or baked. Chef Ricardo Diaz demonstrates how to prepare the dish in a Cookit!
Qué es la Jicama?
 Kathleen Dobek
Jicama is an oddly shaped tuber that resembles a cross between a potato and a large turnip is a favorite snack in Mexico. When you see street vendors selling small plastic bags or cups of fruits and vegetables sprinkled with lime juice and chile powder, you will probably encounter jicama.
Culinary Jam Session: A Night of Friends for Friends
 Lourdes Bizarro
If you're into fabulous food, marvelous music and charitable causes, start making plans to attend this year's Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session on Sunday, October 24th at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort. Proceeds from the $600 pesos tickets will be divided equally among four local charities.
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