Casa Cupula, one of the world's finest boutique hotels for the Gay and Lesbian community, has opened its new restaurant 'Taste' to the public.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Oscar Rito, Taste restaurant offers a dinner menu from four different cuisines: US, Mexican, Asian and South American, with all dishes available in half and full portions from 6-11 pm, Monday through Saturday.

Taste restaurant's secluded jungle setting is romantic and relaxing, perfect for a birthday or anniversary celebration, a quiet date or a group of friends. A granite top bar offers drink specialties ranging from a signature Cupulini Martine (with chocolate and chipotle flavors) to the best Margaritas.

Breakfast has always been one of the favorite features of Casa Cupula for guests. Now local visitors are welcome to experience some of the best gourmet breakfasts in Puerto Vallarta, featuring homemade breads, jams, fresh-squeezed juices and all platters made to your specific requests from 9 am to 12 pm.

A light lunch menu is available from 12-5 pm, featuring a variety of salads, sandwiches and fresh seafood items, served inside or poolside. And, for the first time, Casa Cupula's legendary Sunday Mimosa Brunch is open to the public from 10 am to 2 pm.

Attentive and respectful service is one of Taste's most important goals. You'll feel warmly welcomed and respectfully treated. Taste restaurant is open to the general public, so call or write today for dinner reservations or stop by.

Visit Taste on the web at CasaCupula.com/Taste, where you'll find complete menus. Reservations can be made online at OpenTable.com.

Taste at Casa Cupula is located at Callejon de la Igualdad #129 on the southern shores of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Parking is limited. Taste is easily walkable from the Olas Altas area (4 blocks away) or by taxi. See Location Map for directions.

As one of the world's finest boutique resort hotels for gay men, lesbians and friends, Casa Cupula has built a reputation since 2002 for services and luxury equal to any mainstream 5 star resort. The Private Residences at Casa Cupula offers a way to combine the best of both worlds: hotel living with the benefits of vacation home ownership. For more information please visit CasaCupula.com or call 866-352-2511.

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Taste Named Vallarta's Best New Restaurant
Don Pickens

Taste Restaurant@Casa Cupula was named 'Best New Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta' for 2011 by the readers of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine, and its website VirtualVallarta.com. The formal awards presentation will be held at Taste on Thursday, November 3 at 7 pm.

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Executive Chef Oscar Rito Joins Taste
Don Pickens

Taste Restaurant@Casa Cupula is pleased to announce that award-winning chef Oscar Rito has signed on as the restaurant's new Executive Chef. To celebrate, the restaurant is offering a new 'taste of Taste' - four half portions of each dish for only $249 pesos, through April 16.