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 News from Around Banderas Bay | November 2005 
Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival - Day 1
 PVNN
| | The Eleventh Annual Vallarta Festival Gourmet International opens tonight at 8 pm with the "World Chefs" Cocktail Reception at the Grand Mayan Resort in Nuevo Vallarta. |
The International Festival Gourmet Vallarta, a popular culinary event that takes place in Puerto Vallarta every November and hosts distinguished Master Chefs from all over the world, will celebrate its 11th anniversary this year from November 10th-20th.
Every year, the Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival brings together some of the world's finest master chefs who, along with Vallarta's talented local chefs, present unique gastronomical events every day.
On Thursday, November 10, 2005, join participating Puerto Vallarta fine dining restaurants as they celebrate the opening of the Eleventh Annual Festival Gourmet with a Cocktail Reception at the Grand Mayan Resort in Nuevo Vallarta at 8 pm.
This spectacular event promises to be an unforgettable evening full of surprises, music, dancing, delicious appetizers courtesy of Cervecería Corona and cocktails by Tequila Herradura. Not to mention "rubbing elbows" with the talented culinary experts who make Festival Gourmet one of the most important yearly events in Puerto Vallarta.
$185 pesos per person - Reservations are not required.
Here is a list of the exciting events planned for this year's Gourmet Festival - see below for more information on specific events.
| THU 10 | 8:00 PM | "World Chefs" Cocktail Reception |
| SAT 12 | 8:00 PM | Chef's Table and Wine Tasting, Coco Tropical | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, La Palapa |
| SUN 13 | 12 PM - 3 PM | Gourmet Brunch | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, Bella Vista | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, Los Xitomates |
| MON 14 | 9 AM - 2 PM | Gourmet Cooking Classes | | | 9 AM - 6 PM | Expo Forum 2005 | | | 8:00 PM | Chef's Table and Wine Tasting, Bianco | | | 8:00 PM | Chef's Table and Wine Tasting, Da Antonio |
| TUE 15 | 9 AM - 2 PM | Gourmet Cooking Classes | | | 9 AM - 6 PM | Expo Forum 2005 | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, La Petite | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor |
| WED 16 | 9 AM - 2 PM | Gourmet Cooking Classes | | | 9 AM - 6 PM | Expo Forum 2005 | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, Kaiser Maximilian | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, The River Cafe |
| THU 17 | 9 AM - 2 PM | Gourmet Cooking Classes | | | 9 AM - 6 PM | Expo Forum 2005 | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, Trio-Restaurant-Bar-Cafe | | | 8:00 PM | Chef’s Table and Wine Tasting, Vista Grill |
| FRI 18 | 8:30 PM | Grand Gala Dinner |
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Cocktail Reception
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The Grand Mayan at Mayan Resort - Nuevo Vallarta
Enjoy an unforgettable evening full of surprises, music, dance and delicious food. What better way to display our traditional Mexican hospitality and welcome the extraordinary chefs that join us from all corners of the world?
This spectacular event includes delicious appetizers, courtesy of Cervecería Corona (Mexico’s finest!), cocktails by Tequila Herradura, and the presence of our talented culinary experts, who make Festival Gourmet one of the most important events in Puerto Vallarta.
Reservations are not required.
$185 pesos per person |
| Chef's Table and Wine Tasting
Discover the culinary heritage of our special guests through their chef tables, in which local and guest chefs at each restaurant prepare an exquisite six-course dinner with a complementary wine selection.
Space is limited to 30 - 40 people per restaurant. The guest chefs, as well as their special menus, will be available online at www.festivalgourmet.com as information becomes available. |
| Gourmet Brunch
Sunday, November 13, 2004
Share this traditional event with family and friends as guest chef Francis Drillien from the Starwood Los Cabos hotel fuses his unique creativity with exotic flavors to prepare unforgetable dishes. A 20-piece mariachi band and spectacular ice sculptures will also be featured.
Tickets are available for sale at the Sheraton Buganvilias.
For reservations, please contact Sr. Gustavo Ovalle at (322) 226-0400 or email govalle@sheratonvallarta.com.mx.
$350 pesos per person |
| Cooking Classes
Monday, November 14 - Thursday, November 17, 2005
Participate in this extraordinary event as masters from the École Supérieure de Cuisine Française demonstrate the preparation of unique recipes. Classes are offered with simultaneous English and Spanish translation. Each day features a different menú, and all participants receive a booklet with all the recipes.
This spectacular event will take place in a specially created kitchen “laboratory” at the Sheraton Buganvilias, where large projection screens will enhance the live demonstration.
This is a must-see experience for anyone interested in gourmet cooking, whether you are an amateur or a professional cook. Don’t miss this opportunity!
• Daily schedule:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cooking demonstration
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Recess
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Specialized conferences
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Gourmet lunch at Las Gaviotas restaurant
• Special Packages
- Platinum: (Includes gourmet lunch and fine wines)
1 day $100 USD
2 days $190 USD
3 days $270 USD
4 days $340 USD
- Gold: (Gourmet lunch and wine not included)
1 day $65 USD
2 days $120 USD
3 days $165 USD
4 days $200 USD
- Guild: ($150 pesos per day, gourmet lunch and wine not included)
For hotel and food industry members. Includes access to all Expo Forum events and activities. Side seating only.
For reservations, please call (322) 290-2247 or email info@festivalgourmet.com. |
| Expo Forum
Monday, November 14 - Thursday, November 17
Learn all about the world of gastronomy through the diverse cultural offerings at the Expo Forum, which include the Expo Gourmet, specialized conferences, fashion shows, live music and folkloric dance performances, not to mention the traditional Tequilamania and Cheeses of the World events.
• Gourmet Cooking Classes
Offered by the École Supérieure de Cuisine Française
• Expo Gourmet
Learn about new gourmet products from the world of gastronomy
• Specialized Conferences
Led by renowned experts from food-related international companies
• Wine Tasting
The finest wines offered by expert sommeliers
• Tequilamanía
Courtesy of Mexico’s Casa Herradura • Cheeses of the World
Cheese, wine and bread tasting, courtesy of Salvador González Rubio’s “La Caprina” cheeses
• Fashion Show
The latest fashion trends will be presented by a selection of fine boutiques
• Live Music and Folk Dancing
Enjoy different performances every day
• Coffee Shop
With a gourmet deli, pastries and snacks
• Corona’s Modelorama
Mexico’s finest beer
Reservations are not required
Daily access pass: $150 pesos per person
Multiple-day pass: $300 pesos per person
For more information, please call (322) 290-2247 or email info@festivalgourmet.com. |
| Grand Gala Dinner
Friday, November 18
Celebrate with us as the Festival Gourmet concludes with our traditional Gala Dinner. Surrounded by the Sheraton Buganvilias’ lush gardens and a spectacular view of the bay, the Festival Gourmet culinary virtuosi prepare an extraordinary dinner, with live music and a colorful fireworks display.
Price includes the Gala Dinner, as well as the finest wines distributed by Tequila Herradura, tax and gratuities.
Limited space.
For reservations and ticket sales, please contact Sr. Gustavo Ovalle at (322) 226-0400, as well as participating hotels and restaurants.
$1,050 pesos per person. |
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