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Everything Food with Seth: In Praise of Tongue (Lengua)
Seth Cloutman

The history of eating tongue dates back to Paleolithic times when hunters preferred the higher fat content meats including feet and organs over the leaner cuts. Over history many cultures have devised their own way of preparing the dish. In Mexico they are most often eaten in tacos.

Mexican Taco Cart Wins NYC's Street Vendor Award
Associated Press

A husband and wife who sell tacos and quesadillas have been named New York City's best street vendors.

La Palapa Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years
Vallarta Tribune

For 50 years, La Palapa Restaurant has been combining gourmet cuisine, friendly service, and the tropical setting of Los Muertos Beach to achieve the perfect balance between fine dining and the warmth and charm characteristic of Puerto Vallarta Mexico.

Anti-Prostate Cancer Foods
Jacob Franek

What are you doing to protect yourself against prostate cancer? These 4 foods would be a good place to start.

World Tourism Day Food Fare
PVNN

As part of the city's World Tourism Day celebrations, more than 20 Puerto Vallarta restaurants will be offering samples of their most popular dishes at the Presidencia Municipal (City Hall) on Sunday, September 27th starting at 7 pm.

Mexico's Luxury Tequilas
James Raiswell

Tequila’s popularity has soared since the turn of the century, so much so that it became the spirit that saw the greatest increase in its production volume in the U.S. in 2006. That’s not bad for a drink that was traditionally swilled by Mexican farmers and peasants.

Mexico's Velas Resorts Celebrates Day of the Dead-Themed Cocktails
E MediaWire

In celebration of Mexico's Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd, Velas Resorts is brewing festive concoctions in honor of this special holiday.

Celebrate Yom Kippur in Puerto Vallarta
Seth Cloutman

We had such a wonderful time of communion at our Rosh HaShana dinner that the guests asked me to prepare a breaking of the fast dinner for Yom Kippur. Therefore, on September 28th as the sun sets I will be preparing a special meal in a hillside home overlooking downtown Vallarta.

The Sarcastic Gourmet: AmapaSunset
Precision Productions

Join Nicole Martin for the debut of her bimonthly video series, 'The Sarcastic Gourmet.' In this episode Nicole visits Amapas Sunset, a fabulous new Puerto Vallarta beachfront restaurant serving up gourmet food and fantastic views of Banderas Bay in casually elegant surrounds.

SFT Tequila Bar Re-Opens October 5th in Very High Spirits
Ed Schwartz

Those who love tequila will be happy to note that the SFT Tequila Bar in Sayulita, Mexico will re-open for the season on October 5th - and owner Mark Alberto Holt has lots planned - from special events, special tastings and celebrations to new and tasty brands.

After 40 Years in Wine Here is All I Know
Ed Schwartz

I had my first glass of wine when I was six. It was at my Grandfather’s Passover Seder and I fell asleep. That was wine for me until, at age 24, I began working for the 21 Club. Now, after all these years, I can distill all I know about wine into one tidy feature and share it with you.

Chef Seth Cloutman, Food Geek Extraordinaire
Roberta Rand

As Chef Seth Cloutman unfolds an old Kilim rug and smooths it over a table, setting the stage for a seven-course seafood-themed dinner party in an impeccably decorated home in Gringo Gulch, he announces, 'It's not just about the cooking, it's about the styling.'

Ice-Cream and Burgers Can Control Your Brain: Study
Belinda Goldsmith

It's official. That tub of ice-cream really can control your brain and say "eat me." A U.S. study by UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas has found that fat from certain foods such ice-cream and burgers heads to the brain.

A "Smart Choice" That Isn't
Jim Hightower

Smart is the new cool thing. There's a smart car, cities now tout smart growth, and you can buy a smart refrigerator. Even your breakfast cereal has gotten smart. At least that's what we consumers are being told by a group of major food corporations that are hoping to cash-in on the growing public concern about nutrition.

The Art of Dining & Living Well: Limon Tree, Very Pretty...
Liana Turner

We normally have two different lime varieties to choose from in Vallarta. The most common is the Mexican lime, also known as Key lime, best for food and drink when it is still green. The second most common lime here is Persian lime, which are great for lemonade or 'agua fresca.'

Celebrating Rosh HaShanah in Vallarta
PVNN

In celebration of Rosh Hashanah, commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year, PV Mirror Editor Allyna Vineberg will be hosting a special celebratory dinner prepared by Puerto Vallarta Chef Seth Cloutman of Food By Seth Catering, on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Vallarta's Culinary Corner: Ah! Caramba Chef Armando Verdusco
SF Productions

Love seafood? Join Vallarta's Culinary Corner host Chef Seth Cloutman as he and Ah! Caramba chef Armando Yepez Verdusco combine butter, garlic, lemon, white wine and béchamel sauce to prepare one of the restaurant's signature dishes, mouth watering Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp.

Teatro Limón - Puerto Vallarta's Interactive Eatery
Miami Herald

Teatro Limón is an interactive and super friendly eatery like no other in Puerto Vallarta - or anywhere else! The restaurant's eccentric Canadian chef-owner Bruce Byng has more tricks up his sleeve than a Las Vegas card shark - and he is always eager to share them.

Viva Mexico, Viva Kaiser Maximilian!
Laura Gelezunas

The staff at restaurant, Kaiser Maximiliam, is all fired up for Mexican Independence Day, 15 September, and will celebrate all month long with a special dinner menu featuring traditional favorites with an elegant and modern spin.

Savory September Specials in Vallarta
PVNN

Food is always a very important part of Mexican festivities and during the month of September, know as El Mes de la Patria, Puerto Vallarta Restaurants are celebrating Mexico's Independence from Spain by serving up special menus brimming with traditional Mexican dishes.

El Arrayán End of Summer News and Updates
Patrick Harrison

El Arrayán, everyone's favorite Mexican Restaurant in Banderas Bay, voted Vallarta Lifestyle's 'Best Mexican' by a landslide for five years in a row, which closed for vacation on August 24th, will re-open on September 8 - just in time to celebrate Mexico's Dia de la Independencia.

Ah Caramba! Serves Up Scrumptious Seafood and Jaw-Dropping Views
Roberta Rand

'Are we there yet?' you may well ask, as you shift your car into low gear for the final ascent up narrow Calle Ecuador. The drive to the top of this steep stone street overlooking downtown Puerto Vallarta is worth the effort, however, when you finally arrive at Restaurant Ah Caramba!

Last Chance to Enjoy Summer Sizzle '09
Laura Gelezunas

From August 26th through 31st, a tempting array of tantalizing tapas wraps up Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle 2009. There are only 6 days left to enjoy a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert for only $299 pesos - so make reservations today!

20 Foods That Make You Smarter
Sara Ost

Simply put, your brain likes to eat. And it likes powerful fuel: quality fats, antioxidants, and small, steady amounts of the best carbs.

Vallarta's Culinary Corner: Chef Michel of Trattoria Michel
Roberta Rand

Trattoria Michel owner Chef Michel Ferrari shows us how to prepare his signature dish, Ossobucco, in the premier episode of Vallarta's Culinary Corner, a new online cooking show hosted by Food by Seth owner and PV's favorite 'foodie,' Chef Seth Cloutman.

In Mexico, Tar-Like Fungus Considered Delicacy
Monica Ortiz Uribe

In Central Mexico, locals are feasting on a unique delicacy that sprouts to life this time of year from the country's corn fields. It's still called by its Aztec name, cuitlacoche. The gray, stone-shaped fungus turns into a gunky, tar-like mush when cooked.

SF Productions TV Announces New Online Cooking Show
Roberta Rand

Puerto Vallarta is known for its international cuisine, with as many great chefs per-square-mile as you're likely to find anywhere on the planet. Now, PV 'foodie' personality Chef Seth Cloutman will host Vallarta's Culinary Corner, an online cooking show premiering this month.

Irreverent Chef: Artichokes... Food From the Gods
Liana Turner

I had some fresh artichokes last night with an easy blender Hollandaise sauce, and they were fantastic, a fun food to share with friends and family. It is a small adventure as you pull off each leaf and finally reach the heart... small adventure with a big reward.

Kaiser Maximilian Goes Greek in August
Laura Gelezunas

For more than 14 years Kaiser Maximilian has been known for its exceptional Austrian fare. But this month, this popular Puerto Vallarta restaurant is also featuring a special Greek Menu, offering diners a taste of Greece through the end of August.

More Success for Café Roma: Local Ex-Pats Take Their Unstoppable Fundraising Machine on the Road
Arthur Fumerton

On July 20th 2009, over 100 people drank, ate and were merry at the Madison Pub, Toronto in aid of Feed the Children Vallarta. The total raised by the event came to an impressive $10,000 USD; enough for a good September start for the School of Champions program here in Vallarta.

Fabulous Food & Superb Service at Daiquiri Dick's
Laura Gelezunas

Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant has been receiving a lot of international and local recognition lately. The establishment was recently named one of the Fodor's Choice 2009 Restaurants, and took home three First Place and one Second Place Virtual Vallarta Reader's Choice 2009 Awards.

Relaxation Drink Has Some Calling it Liquid Pot
DrankBeverage.com

It's the opposite of an energy drink. Drank calls itself an extreme relaxation product, so much so, that some have dubbed it "weed in a can."

Travel 101: What Are the Regional Cuisines of Mexico?
Jane Lasky

Ole! Eat your way across Mexico by dining on regional favorites. Dining in Mexico is as diverse as the sizzling and highly cultivated country itself.

El Arrayán Wins José Inés Loredo Award
Patrick Harrison

Earlier this week, El Arrayán announced that they have received the prestigious José Inés Loredo National Award for restaurant business merit in Mexican Cuisine. Out of 12 Puerto Vallarta restaurants nominated this year, El Arrayán was the only one to be recognized.


The Best of Vallarta Just Got Better!
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Read real travelers' comments about the best in fine dining in Puerto Vallarta.
Ah Caramba!
Andale's
Banana Cantina
Barcelona Tapas
Boca Bento
Brasil
Cafe de Olla
Cafe des Artistes
Citrus Ocean
Coco Tropical
Da Antonio
Daiquiri Dick's
de Santos
El Arrayán
El Dorado
El Palomar
Hard Rock Café
Kaiser Maximilian
Kamakura
Kit Kat
La Palapa
La Petite
Las Palomas
Le Bistro
Le Kliff
Marks Bar & Grill
PLUSH Catering
Rincon Buenos Aires
River Cafe
Teatro Limon
The Deli
Trio
Vista Grill


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