Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Many foodies consider French cuisine the haute couture of the culinary world. You have a chance to sample some of this exquisite fair at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta during the Summer Sizzle. The special menu offers three courses for $299 pesos and choices for each course or you can order these items a la carte. Take your taste buds to France July 8-13th from 5-11 pm.

The main features of French cuisine include using local, in-season ingredients and cooking them perfectly, and you'll find this tradition carried on at Daiquiri Dick's. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe, Chef de Cuisine Jugo Mejia and Sous Chef Rogelio Garcia contrived these amazing recipes for Daiquiri Dick's 'Flavors of France' menu:

Starters

• Cherry Tomato Tarte Tatin
• Traditional French Onion Soup with Baguette Crouton and Gruyere
• Terrine of Chicken with Cornichon (think paté, but chunkier)

Entrées

• Coq Au Vin - Braised Chicken with Red Wine and Vegetables

• Steak au Poivre with Pomme Frittes

• Grilled Mahi Mahi au Gratin with Aioli served over Pernod Scented Pan Braised Spinach

Desserts
• Chocolate Mousse
• Strawberry Crepes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Orange Liqueur Sauce

The Summer Sizzle Menu is not subject to any other discounts.

French cuisine has developed over centuries of social and economic change.

Up until 1789, when the Bastille was stormed, the majority of French citizens were poor farmers whose diets were based mainly on grains. In the decades that followed, an upper class emerged and believed good food was a mark of social standing. Though high end cuisine was being served in the elite private homes, all was not well in the nation. At this time, 70% of French peasants suffered poverty and malnutrition.

World War I heralded the beginning of modern French cuisine. Improved transportation during the first half of the 20th century spread the wealth and regional cuisine that had previously been segregated. Tourism came into high demand after World War II and furthered the need for grand cuisine at a fair price, so anyone could saunter into a tavern or restaurant and have a substantial, elegant meal.

Give your senses a treat today by visiting Daiquiri Dick's in Puerto Vallarta.

Daiquiri Dick's: An Exceptional Experience.

Open daily from 9 am to 11 pm, (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and August and the month of September) Daiquiri Dick's offers elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Banamex accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at ddpv.com.