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 Entertainment | Restaurants & Dining | June 2007 
Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle 2007
 Laura Gelezunas - PVNN
| | Grilled Skewers of Flank Steak in Korean Marinade | 
| | Beef Carpaccio with Capers, fresh Parmeasan, Arugula and Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 
| | Steamed Mussels with Light Pernod Cream | 
| | Roasted Vegetable Salad with Ratatouille |
Puerto Vallarta - Enjoy some light fare during the hot summer season at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant. The restaurant's special Summer Sizzle Menu, which continues through the end of July, is a refreshing addition to their regular menu.
Offering diners the opportunity to sample three selections from their special Sunset Tapas Menu and a glass of Sangria for just $249 pesos, the Summer Sizzle Menu is a great way to make a whole meal out of a variety of small, but delicious, snacks.
Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe Moreno and Chef Hnoi Latthitham have designed a stellar selection of Tapas using fresh, local ingredients, especially seafood. "With this type of menu you can really experiment with different flavors and ways of preparation," says Ignacio. "A sampler menu also gives our clientele a lot of little tastes and still satisfies the appetite."
Hnoi recently returned from a working vacation in Spain, where Tapas have been a menu staple for about 700 years, so she brought back some of the traditional taste concepts. Plus, she said that eating her way across the country was another source of good ideas.
Some historians say the habit of placing a slice of bread or a piece of ham on top of a wine glass, perhaps to keep out insects, was the tapa origin. This edible lid, called La Tapa, was the precursor of modern-day Tapas.
The Tapas tradition soon spread through Spain and then the rest of the world, with each country putting its own spin on these little dishes. Traditionally served with wine, Tapas are eaten between main meals, allowing the body to survive until lunch or dinnertime.
In Spain, Tapas are not so much a kind of food, but a way of life. These tiny meals serve as a conduit to bring all types of people together. Spaniards go to Tapas bars to meet friends, to chat, and to watch other people. Conversations range from the mundane to the political to the philosophical, and the food can be very simple - or simply elegant.
At Daiquiri Dick's, the array of Tapas will vary throughout Summer Sizzle 2007, so look for new choices every week. In the meantime, take some time to ponder these:
SUNSET TAPAS
Tuna Empanadas with Salsa Aguacate
Patatas Bravas
Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet with Roasted Pepper Aioli
Beef Carpaccio with Capers, Fresh Parmeasan. Arugula and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chile Stuffed with Smoked Marlin and Pasilla Aioli
Steamed Mussels with Light Pernod Cream
Spinach Catalana saut้ed with pine nuts and raisins
Fried Bananas with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Pastry Stuffed with Mashed Plantain and Ricotta
Potatoes au Gratin with Poblano/Haba๑ero Sauce
Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Ratatouille
Grilled Skewers of Flank Steak in Korean Marinade
Saut้ed Octopus with Chile Guajillo and Garlic
Fried Calamari with Wasabi Aioli
Saut้ed Mixed Mushrooms in Garlic, Paprika and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Piri Piri Shrimp in Spicy Beer Broth
Steamed Clams with Tomato and Capers
Longaniza Sausage with Pan Finished Lentils
Even though Tapas originated in Spain, you can sample them at Daiquiri Dick's in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - and you have the whole summer season to try them all!
Located at Olas Altas 314, Daiquiri Dick's contemporary design exudes a quiet elegance, which, together with the restaurant's privileged position on Los Muertos Beach, creates the perfect atmosphere for enjoying light fare, cold drinks and cool ocean breezes during Puerto Vallarta's hot summer season.
Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu is available for dinner only, but stop by any time. Open every Wed-Mon from 9 am to 11 pm, the restaurant will be closed on Tuesdays until October 30th. For more information or to make your reservations, call (322) 222-0566 or visit DDPV.com. |
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