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Real Mexican Food May Be Different From What You Expect
 Hulig
Everyone in the USA has spent many enjoyable meals in the local Mexican restaurants in their town or city, but if you live in Mexico or make an extended visit, you'll find some delightfully tasty dishes you never experienced back home.
Join Xocodiva in the Spirit of Giving
 Patrick Harrison
This season, check-off your holiday gift list at Xocodiva and help those less fortunate at the same time. For every donation made to R.I.S.E. at Xocodiva between now and December 23rd, you'll be entered to win a beautiful, edible Christmas tree.
Best of the Cookbooks
 Lesley Chesterman
Where do you turn to for recipes? Mom... the Internet... newspapers and magazines...or the back of the Chipits package? 'All of the above' is my answer, yet my primary source is still cookbooks.
The Most Popular Fruit in the World
 Jim Scherrer
Although mangoes are still considered to be exotic fruits in America, ranking as number 24 of the top 25 fruits consumed in the US, they are considered to be staples in India, South Asia, China, and Latin America; often being referred to as "the king of the fruits."
A Food Lovers' Stroll Through Yelapa
 Kathryn & Robert Hardin
The high season brings many visitors to Yelapa - and the restaurants are open to accommodate them. Whether you're in the mood for fresh seafood, Mexican specialties, Italian food or a burger and fries, you won't go hungry in Yelapa.
Mexico: Striving to Make a Better Wine
 Maria Finn
While Mexico is one of Latin America's oldest wine-producing countries, it is not well known for it. There is a legacy of protectionist laws that came out of Spain in 1699 that prohibited wine production in its colonies, particularly Mexico.
Romantic Dining at the River Café
 Gary Beck
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to The River Cafe - a romantic restaurant nestled on the banks of the Río Cuale featuring prizewinning chefs and a menu that rivals the best restaurants in Mexico.
 Rare Wine Goes Under the Hammer
 Reuters
A rare collection of wine once belonging to Russian Tsar Nicolas II has gone under the hammer at International auction house Bonhams. The wine comes from the Massandra winery in Crimea which was built in 1897 primarily to produce high quality wine for the Tsar and his family.
Savor the Flavor of Fall
 Amy Topel
When fall comes around, the sweet and spicy flavor of cinnamon is everywhere. It's baked into pies, cakes and cookies, infused into apple cider and sprinkled on roasted winter squashes. During this season, cinnamon is definitely the most important spice in the cupboard.
Vallarta Film Festival "Grand" Opening
 PVNN
A dinner concert featuring Billy Vera & the Beaters at the Playa del Sol Grand Resort in Nuevo Vallarta on December 5th will celebrate the opening of the 4th Vallarta Film Festival, which continues through December 9th at Cinemark Theater.
 2nd Becas Vallarta Breakfast a Sell-Out!
 Peter Gray
The second in the Becas Breakfast series, held on November 27th at La Hacienda Mexican restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, was a huge success with over 120 attendees and a generous donation of $10,000 CND from Isabel and David Manore of Toronto.
Celebrity Charity Nights at bANANAcANtiNA
 PVNN
Stop by Banana Cantina Wednesday night to help support the Puerto Vallarta Navy League's programs - from Toys for Tots to transporting medical supplies to Vallarta and working with visiting mariners in sprucing up local schools, libraries and orphanages.
Alcoholic Chocolate Drink a Thing of the Past
 Christine Chen
Alcoholic chocolate drinks were used in Central America as early as 1100 B.C., 500 years earlier than researchers had previously recorded, according to a recent discovery by a team of scientists, including one from UC Berkeley.
Vallarta Yacht Club Charity Chili Cookoff
 John Moore
On December 1st, the Vallarta Yacht Club will be hosting its 8th Annual Cruisers Charity Chili Cookoff, giving everyone the chance to sample the best chili on and around Banderas Bay, while raising money for the Families of the Dump Foundation.
The Flavor of Mexico at Agave Grill
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and PV restaurant reviewer Gary R. Beck re-visits Agave Grill, a hacienda-style restaurant in downtown Puerto Vallarta that celebrates the cuisine, spirits and overall flavors of Mexico.
Mexico's Mezcal Loses Image as Poor Man's Tipple
 Lina Yoon
Mexico's traditional spirit mezcal, infamous as a firewater drink of the poor and for the worms bobbing around in its bottles, is suddenly cool and growing in popularity.
Power Omelettes Kill Mexico's Boozy Business Lunch
 Catherine Bremer
The long Mexican business lunch, a tequila-fueled food orgy that could last past sundown, is on the demise in the capital as a new generation of clean-living executives cuts back on costs and time wasting.
Gifts That Give
 Laura Gelezunas
Get a jump on your holiday shopping by stopping by Epoca Restaurant on November 23 and 24 for the Gifts That Give sale, which will exhibit and sell folk art produced by local women. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to an emergency aid fund.
Rats! No More $25K Desserts
 Reuters
The New York restaurant known for a 25 thousand dollar dessert is closed down after failing health inspections.
Tequila’s Big Shot
 Allison Perlik
Tequila is putting aside its rowdy reputation to run in more-sophisticated circles. The heady Mexican spirit now arrives in style at pairing dinners, in tasting flights and even on premium-brand lists thanks to a growing number of restaurants and bars eager to educate consumers about the spirit’s more-serious side.
December Breakfast Club
 Pamela Thompson
With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to mark your calendars for the December Breakfast Club! Come and meet new friends, chat with old ones and find out what's going on in Puerto Vallarta at Boca Bento on December 7th at 10 am.
Catch the Fever at Buddha Lounge
 PVNN
Be sure to catch the newest & hottest dinner show in town on Sunday, November 18th at Uncommon Grounds Buddha Lounge, where Vallarta's favorite Thespian and Encore Boutique owner, Mikki Prost, will be starring in her own cabaret show, "Fever."
Outback Steakhouse - 7 Years Well-Done!
 PVNN
To celebrate seven years of serving Puerto Vallarta, Outback is planning a big anniversary party on November 27th, and donating proceeds to three Banderas Bay area charities: Agape, Make-A-Wish-Mexico and Pasitos de Luz.
PV's Favorite Mexican Restaurant Turns 4
 Patrick Harrison
Vallarta's Favorite Mexican Restaurant, El Arrayán is turning four this month, but you get all of the gifts! Come help the El Arrayán crew celebrate on November 16th at 6 pm and you'll enjoy free antojitos, live music and other special surprises.
Festival Gourmet at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
One of the highlights of this year's International Festival Gourmet Vallarta, which continues through November 18, is the Chef's Table - and there's no better place to indulge your Epicurean palate than at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on November 12th.
The Best of the Best in Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
The best of the best gathered at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on November 6, 2007 for the fifth annual Virtual Vallarta Readers' Choice Awards dinner, and BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, was on hand to capture all of the action.
25,000 Dollar Dessert
 Reuters
World's most expensive dessert unveiled in New York goes straight into the Guinness Book of Records. The $25,000 "Frrrozen Haute Chocolate" has officially become the most expensive dessert on the planet.
Festival Gourmet International Vallarta
 PVNN
Festival Gourmet International Vallarta, the annual food and wine event that has been tempting the tastebuds of Banderas Bay area residents and visitors for the last 12 years, returns to Puerto Vallarta from November 8th-18th, 2007.
A Great Way to Start Your Day
 Polly G. Vicars
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, a raffle with great prizes and the chance to help local girls and boys continue their educations at the 2nd Becas Breakfast of the season at La Hacienda Restaurant on November 27 at 9:30 am.
Looking for a Little Menage Z Trois?
 Gary R. Beck
At Ztai Restaurant + Lounge + Garden in downtown Puerto Vallarta you’ll discover three different concepts under one roof: a stylish Pacific Rim Restaurant, a Zen-like garden and a sophisticated Minimal Bar - Lounge with an oceanfront view.
Kitchen Comes Alive On Day of the Dead
 Heather McPherson
Despite the dreary name, El Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is marked by vibrant bouquets of marigolds, heaping plates of favorite foods and lively parties that all celebrate lost loved ones in the ancient Mexican tradition.
No-Frills Cowboy Meal Becomes Family Favorite
 Karen Fernau
The Mexican cowboys of west Texas who first turned a cut of a steer tough as boot leather into a meal would be hard-pressed to recognize today's tonier versions.
Becas Breakfast Wakes Up the Malecón
 Peter Gray
Early morning strollers on the Malecón this week heard an unaccustomed sound that sent passing pelicans swerving nervously out to sea. What could it be? The first of the season's Becas Vallarta's breakfasts is what it was!
A European Bistro on the Mexican Riviera
 Gary T. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, pays a visit to Vitea, a European bistro on the Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta serving up exceptional views and creative Mediterranean cuisine that make it a classic.
2nd Annual Emiliano Zapata Dinner Dance
 Bob Cohen
As part of their continuing efforts to preserve, polish and promote Viejo Vallarta, the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood and Business Association will be hosting their second annual dinner and show at La Iguana Restaurant on November 3rd.
Boca Bento Opens for the Season
 William Michael
With a menu of the most deliciously tantalizing tastes to delight the palate, Boca Bento owner, Stewart Haverlack, recently treated a group of friends to an evening of "Latin Flavors with an Asian Soul" to celebrate the restaurant's reopening.
Santana to Open Chain of Maria Maria Eateries in 2008
 Cathryn Creno
Maria Maria, named for Santana's Grammy-winning song, will feature Mexico City-style cuisine and soundtrack music by the rock legend, the Nation's Restaurant News reports.
Mexican Cuisine at Paris Chocolate Festival
 Prensa Latina
Guadalupe Lozano, president of the Chamber of Restaurants of Puebla, told Prensa Latina that this is the third time her country presents mole, which is considered Mexico's national dish, at this festival.
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