Sugar Land, Texas - Puerto Vallarta's own Chef Yolanda Yanar was on the impressive list of chefs at this year's Sugar Land Food & Wine Affair's Grand Tasting Event on April 26. Her participation was part of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board's ongoing campaign to promote the destination in the United States.

Vallarta Chef Yolanda Yanar

The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair is the largest food and wine festival in the Houston area, featuring top chefs and renowned vintners and brewmasters from all over the country and attracting more than 7,000 visitors annually.

Five days of notable events have given this wine and food festival a reputation for sharing an insider’s guide to chefs’ kitchens, coveted wines, down-the-hatch–bar-the-doors cocktails and food whisperers that have foodies coming back for more, and this year, Vallarta's own Chef Yanar was on hand to distribute samples of her ceviche from April 23-27.

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s leading culinary destinations, offerings hundreds of opportunities for foodies to enjoy different types of gastronomy, including everything from typical street food from families who have sold tacos and ceviches for generations, to Five Star Diamond Award restaurants that offer the latest in international dishes. Foodies with special dietary needs will find that Puerto Vallarta’s chefs are more than willing to include dishes that are gluten free, as well as vegetarian, vegan and organic dishes.

This year, the city is celebrating one of the longest runs in contemporary Mexican culinary events with the 10th anniversary of Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week, and participating establishments are ready to tempt your taste buds with special menus to satisfy all palates. During the event, which takes place every year from May 15th-31st, Puerto Vallarta's most prestigious restaurants showcase innovative three-course menus, with three options available for each course, and prices ranging from $15 to $25 USD.