Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - It is the largest celebration in the world. Mardi Gras is known for crazy parades, parties and wearing fun, colorful masks and costumes. It is called Mardi Gras mainly in France and the United States. The rest of the world calls it Carnival. The celebration originated in Italy during the mid 1100s and grew to immense proportions over the centuries.

This party of parties has survived even though some priests and rulers have canceled it when things got too out of control, but it would soon reappear even after being outlawed.

The party extends into the kitchen at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe, Chef de Cuisine Hugo Mejia, and Sous Chef Rogelio Garcia have assembled a festive menu so you can sample Mardi Gras/Carnival style food without leaving Puerto Vallarta.

You can dig into this special a la carte menu through Tuesday the 13th and dinner is served from 5:00 to 11:00 pm.

Daiquiri Dick's Mardi Gras Menu

Appetizers

• Fried Calamari with Horseradish Sauce
• Warm Okra Salad with Bacon, Green Onions, Bell Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes
• Mushroom Salad with Grilled Portobello, Oyster Mushrooms and Mixed Greens and a Sesame-Honey Vinaigrette

Entrées

• Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Rice
• Sausage and Chicken Gumbo with Fried Okra
• Blackened Salmon with Corn and Cherry Tomato Relish served with Succotash

Desserts

• Beignets
• Bananas Foster

Grab some friends and head to Daiquiri Dick's for a lively evening and wonderful food. Reservations are highly recommended, and can be made by calling (322) 222-0566.

Open daily from 9 am to 11 pm, 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.