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A Simple Recipe for Sensational Salsa
 Ron Morgan.net
Almost every restaurant in Puerto Vallarta serves at least one kind of salsa with flavors ranging from mild to wild. Ron Morgan Properties real estate agent Edward Padalinski shares a simple recipe for sensational salsa that you can make with fresh local ingredients year-round.
 The Flavors of Asia at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Send your taste buds to the Far East this week... without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! As the Summer Sizzle continues, Daiquiri Dick's rolls out The Flavors of Asia, featuring an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert for only $299 pesos per person from June 20th-25th.
Vallarta Chef Showcased at Food & Wine Classic
 Travel Video News
Gastronomy aficionados who attend this week's 30th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the U.S.’s premier culinary festival, had the opportunity to sample a taste of what Puerto Vallarta has to offer in the tantalizing delicacies prepared by BOCADOSSTK Chef Kori Sutton.
Herradura: Eco-Friendly Tequila Creation
 Banderas News Team
The production of tequila has a huge environmental impact. In the Mexican town of Tequila, the process of manufacturing the spirit is as messy and over-indulging as the drink itself, but some manufacturing companies are beginning to take note of the importance of sustainability.
Tantalizing Turkey 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 a tantalizing Taste of Turkey. The special 3-course menu features your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $299 pesos from July 13-18.
Mexico World's 6th Largest Coffee Producer
 Banderas News Team
Mexico was the world's 6th largest coffee producer in 2011, just after Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Besides being the largest supplier of coffee to the United States, Mexico is also one of the largest producers of certified organic coffee on the planet.
All About Tequila and its Cousin Mezcal
 Murray Page
I know very little about tequila or its cousin mezcal other than they aren't the same thing. I'm sure there are many readers who can spout multiple facts about the subject, but for those of us who have spent more time drinking them than reading about them, let's catch up.
 Summer Sizzle Returns to Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
It's time to take your taste buds traveling during the Summer Sizzle at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. From June through August this popular beachside restaurant will offer diners three delectable courses of cuisine from different countries for $299 pesos.
NWJ! Season Closing Party & Fundraiser
 Patrick Harrison
On Wednesday, June 13 from 7–11 pm, come celebrate No Way José!'s third year in Puerto Vallarta, while supporting the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. NWJ! will be saying 'hasta la vista' until October 15, so on June 14 & 15th, everyone can enjoy 50% off of food and drink!
Garlic & Mango Festival Returns to River Café
 Laura Gelezunas
Mangoes are ripe for the picking over the next few months - especially at The River Café, where cuisine and nature meld exquisitely. In June and July, they are bringing their special 'For the Love of Garlic and Mango' menu back to Vallarta for an encore performance.
Sausage Remains Supreme on PV's Southside
 PVRPV.com
The Dog House recently opened its second location on Puerto Vallarta's southside at Pino Suarez 212, adjacent to the PVRPV offices. The quaint combination dine-in/take-out restaurant is open from 11 am to 8 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Delivery service is available.
Vallarta’s Birthday Party at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
On Thursday, May 31st Puerto Vallarta observes the 94th anniversary of the city's founding and its 44th year as a municipality, and No Way José! will be celebrating with great food and drink, live music, and all of the fun and surprises found at their parties, from 7–11 pm.
Daiquiri Dick's 2012 Restaurant Week Preview
 Laura Gelezunas
When it comes to fine dining in Puerto Vallarta, Daiquiri Dick's has it all... Especially during Restaurant Week 2012, when you can enjoy an exceptional 3-course menu and superior service in an elegant beachfront setting for only $299 pesos from 5:30-11 pm through May 31.
Restaurant Week 2012 at Kaiser Maximilian
 Laura Gelezunas
This month, Kaiser Maximilian is celebrating 17 years of bistro-style dining in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, so in addition to participating in Vallarta Restaurant Week, they'll be serving their special three-course menu for lunch and dinner for $299 peso through June 15th.
Asian Fusion Cuisine at Archie's Wok
 Legendary Cuisine Since 1986
Are you in the mood for something more than just chips, guacamole and margaritas? Head on over to Archie’s Wok on Puerto Vallarta's south side for some bold and innovative cuisine influenced by the exotic flavors of Thailand, China, and the Philippines.
Experience The River Café for Restaurant Week
 Dino Deramee'
Every year the month of May brings Vallarta Lifestyle's Restaurant Week to the Banderas Bay area. The event is in it's eighth year and an unprecedented 45 of the finest restaurants from around the Bay of Banderas will be participating. None finer than The River Café.
Time to Eat! Vallarta Restaurant Week
 May 15-31, 2012
Every year from May 15-31, dining out in Puerto Vallarta is not only more fun, but also more affordable! For the eighth year in a row, Vallarta Restaurant Week offers you the chance to dine at some of the Banderas Bay region's most recognized restaurants at savings of up to 50%!
Mother's Day... the Puerto Vallarta Way
 Laura Gelezunas
Mexican children honor their moms on el Día de la Madre (May 10) pretty much the same way kids observe Mother's Day (May 13) in the US - with gifts of candy, cards or flowers. Another tradition is to take mom out to a restaurant, and Daiquiri Dick's makes it easy to impress.
José Alfredo's Big Birthday Bash at NWJ!
 Patrick Harrison
Come celebrate José Alfredo's birthday on May 14 from 7–10 pm at No Way José! Guests will enjoy a No Way José! Hot Chile Love Margarita on the house, and a special 'Birthday Menu' will be served with a portion of the proceeds going to the new Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus.
2012 Vallarta Restaurant Week Announced
Juan Pablo Hernandez
Forty-five of Banderas Bay's most recognized restaurants will participate in this year's edition of Vallarta Restaurant Week. For the eighth year in a row, dining out in Puerto Vallarta from May 15-31, 2012 is not only more fun, but it's also more affordable!
Puerto Vallarta's First Laptop Bar and Cafe
 Staci Nichols
'Cyber Sandwich' is a new and unique concept for Vallarta. Not only does this deluxe cyber cafe have a top-of-the-line kitchen, it also features brand new laptops in both Spanish and English. You can also plug your own laptop into their high-speed Internet.
Jalisco Brew Competes at World Beer Cup
 John Thomas
Jalisco's Minerva Brewery will be one of a hand full of Mexico's craft breweries that will be competing for success at the 2012 World Beer Cup. Known as 'The Olympics of Beer Competition' the contest is the most prestigious of international beer competitions.
Enjoy Brunch Every Day at Daiquiri Dicks
 Laura Gelezunas
Brunch is something people usually think of for a Sunday, late in the day, sometime between breakfast and lunch meal. At Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, you can enjoy a special brunch menu EVERY DAY from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.
Have You Been in The Dog House Lately?
 BanderasNews.com
It's late at night. You’re in Old Town Puerto Vallarta craving something yummy. Like a hot dog you can really sink your teeth into. You see a place called The Dog House on Ignacio L Vallarta and immediately think, 'they must mean serious business.' They do.
Mazatlán Hosts Tequila Expo – 2012
 Murray Page
The tequila industry generates $600 million annually for Mexico and employs more than 55,000 individuals. The city of Mazatlán, Mexico is hosting the 'Tequila Expo - 2012' from April 12th through the 14th. The event is free and open to the public.
Mexico Celebrates Semana Santa with Traditions & Recipes
 Dino Deramee'
In Mexico, the week before Easter is known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. Since it is a time when the country's mostly Catholic population doesn't eat meat, there are several traditional meat-free recipes that are enjoyed during this time. The most popular of these is Romeritos.
Shopping at PV's Old Town Farmers Market
 Janice Gonzalez
Every week at Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market, local people with secret family recipes and small businesses with unique products offer their goods directly to the public. Check it out every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm through the end of May.
Finding Margarita: The Lady, Her Cocktail
 Murry Page
The United States is the number one tequila market in the world. According to industry sources, over four million Margaritas are sold there every day. With a population of over 300 million it is obvious some people are not pulling their weight.
Five Sandwiches You Should Eat in Mexico
 Naomi Bishop
Thinking the Mexican sandwich is limited to the widely known torta is like the medieval belief that the earth is flat. Not only is it dead wrong, but there are whole other Dagwood worlds to explore out there.
Tropicasa Realty's Find Jalapeño Contest
 Patrick Harrison
Enter Tropicasa Realty's 'Find Jalapeño' contest for your chance to win dinner for 2 at 'Vallarta's Best Overall Restaurant,' No Way José! Just find Jalapeño dressed up for the holidays on BanderasNews.com and fill out the online form for your chance to win.
2012 Puerto Vallarta Wine Fest Events
 Marie Callan
The 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Wine Festival, which continues through March 27th, fuses wine and culture through wine tastings and seminars, music and dance performances at various locations around town, and wine and food pairing menus at 21 of PV's best restaurants.
Tequila Legend Passes Away at Age 87
 John Thomas
Don Julio González Estrada, the industry legend who was the founder of Tequila Don Julio and the man who helped make tequila a lucrative export for Mexico, passed away from natural causes at his home in the western state of Jalisco on Tuesday, at the age of 87.
Chefs Keeping Mexico's Traditions Alive
 Ignacio de los Reyes
Home-made corn tortillas filled with chile sauce and grasshoppers as a starter, roasted iguana for the main course and a glass of agave liquor favored with worms to chase it all down. These are all dishes easily found in the markets and restaurants of Mexico.
The Spirits of Mexico at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Often referred to as 'Mexican Moonshine,' Raicilla is a distilled spirit made from the agave plant that might not be quite as popular as Tequila, but it certainly has a growing following. Learn more about The Spirits of Mexico at Daiquiri Dick's on March 29th from 4-6 pm.
Cacao one of Mexico's Many Culinary Gifts
 Geo-Mexico
The cacao bean, the basis of cocoa and chocolate, is one of Mexico’s many culinary gifts to the world, even used as a form of currency among the Maya in south-eastern Mexico and the Aztecs in central Mexico and playing a key role in indigenous culture and economy.
Eco-Tortillas: Environmentally Friendly
 GeoMexico.com
Mexican scientists continue to find ways to improve the humble tortilla. Researchers have announced the development of 'environmentally friendly tortillas' that are more nutritious, help prevent osteoporosis, slow the aging process, and help fight obesity.
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