Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Gourmet dining in a European atmosphere along with casual elegance describes this world-class dining experience. Thousands of satisfied clients and many more meals and drinks served make Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant a very important part of the dining scene in Puerto Vallarta.

This month, they are celebrating 21 years of serving delicious Austrian and European cuisine in one of the Banderas Bay area's premiere dining establishments.

Andreas Rupprechter, the restaurant's founding chef and owner opened this popular eatery on Olas Altas in 1995. It remains the south side area's only Austrian restaurant. "I would like to welcome all of our long time clients to the anniversary celebration," says Andreas, "I hope this special menu encourages others to try our restaurant for the first time and hopefully become regulars."

"I was part of Kaiser Maximilian's opening team, says Executive Chef Juan Carlos Palomera. "I'm proud to be part of the restaurant's 21st anniversary, too. It is always a pleasure to cook great food," he added.

Andreas and Juan have created a wonderful a la carte menu which runs from May 4 to June 2, 2016. This special menu is available from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm at Kaiser Maximilian's Espresso Bar, and served in the restaurant's main dining room from 5:00 to 11:00 pm. Here's a look at the menu:

Appetizers

• Cold cucumber cream with mango, radish and red & black caviar
• Gnocchi, bacon, smoked tomato and clams

Main Courses

• Coffee-spiced beef, Foyot sauce, grilled vegetables & potato croquettes
• Veal Scallopini with angel hair pasta, mozzarella, asparagus and red wine sauce
Roasted duck breast, butternut squash purée and buckwheat risotto

Dessert

• Chocolate Cup with chocolate mousse & hazelnut cream along with passion fruit sorbet

Celebrate Kaiser Maximilian's 21st Anniversary with innovative dishes that merge new and old world cuisine. The restaurant's regular a la carte and 2016 Restaurant Week menus will also be available.

The restaurant will be closed for vacation and renovations from June 3 to July 12, 2016 and both Espresso Bar and The Main Dining Room will reopen on July 13, 2016.

Open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Cafe is located at Olas Altas #38B in the Zona Romántica of Puerto Vallarta. For reservations call (322) 223-0760 or visit KaiserMaximilian.com

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