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 Does Andale Restaurant and Bar Know How to Party or What?
 David Olvera
On February 26th Andale's Restaurant and bar celebrated their 30th anniversary in Puerto Vallarta with a giant street party. The whole city was invited, so Olas Altas street was shut down to accommodate a full stage and seating in the street for the thousands of spectators on hand.
 Kosmas is Back at Coco Tropical Restaurant
 Bob Cohen
I went out to Coco Tropical last week to see my good friend Kosmas perform while dining at the popular Los Muertos beach restaurant. Having known Kosmas for a number of years I was amazed when I realized that just like a fine wine, Kosmas is getting better with age.
Vallarta Jewish Community Passover Seder
 Mel Bornstein
The Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community is having a Passover Seder Dinner at The River Cafe on March 29th at 6 pm - and you and your family and friends are invited. A full course dinner of typical Seder food and wine will be served for $450 pesos per person.
Take Heart: Best Heart Foods
 Stephane Leung, MD, M.Sc
Over the years, scientists and nutritionists have studied the foods that are good for the heart, and some of these might come as a surprise. So, here's a list of foods that you should include in you diet.
Liana's SazOn! Opening Party - Feb 25
 Liana Turner
Liana Turner, the chef and owner of Paradise Bakery & Catering, recently announced the opening of her newest venture, Liana’s SazOn!, a dinner restaurant featuring a selection of Mexican Food, Gourmet International and American Style Comfort Food, as well as a Full Breakfast for Dinner.
Pancho Villa Beach Club Reopens
 SF Productions
Pancho Villa Beach Club, one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite beachfront watering spots for locals and tourists for the past several years, recently celebrated their reopening after a fire and floods caused extensive damage to the building last month.
Kim Kuzma Returns to Bite Me! Beach Club
 Grant Hunermund
Every night's a party when Kim Kuzma comes to Puerto Vallarta. The sexy girl next door with the big voice who belts out everything from R&B standards to her own beat-driven dance tunes will be returning to bite me! beach club every Monday and Saturday from March 1 to April 3 at 6 pm.
Arts for Heart Auction - A Call For Help!
 Mercedes Sanchez
On March 4th, La Cuiza Gallery & Bar on the Isla Rio Cuale will be hosting an art auction to raise money for 1-1/2 year old Angela, who was born with a damaged heart. Angela is the daughter of La Cuiza featured artist, Amed Rahem, who needs your help to cover the cost of her next operation.
Fourth Vallarta Wine Fest February 22-28
 PVNN
Are you taking enough time to stop and enjoy the finer things in life? If not, you should know that some of the finest restaurants and hotels in Puerto Vallarta will be hosting the Fourth Annual Vallarta Wine Fest from February 22 - February 28, 2010.
Wine Express Even Drinks It For You
 Ed Schwartz
I am amazed at the proliferation of wine websites. And, because I am considered a wine writer by some and a wine buyer by others, I get several emails a day. No samples, but a lot of words. I have mixed feeling about all this virtual stuff. But, one can teach an old dog new tricks.
Puerto Vallarta Navy League Fundraiser
 Bill Clark
The Navy League of Puerto Vallarta invites everyone to attend a Gourmet Italian Dinner on Saturday, February 27th, 2010, at 7 pm, at the Porto Bello Restaurant in Marina Vallarta. Proceeds from this event will go towards community activities for the foreign ships that arrive in PV.
Two Sayulitans Win Honors in the World of Tequila
 Ed Schwartz
Sayulitans sure know their Tequila! Mark Alberto Holt's SFT Tequila Bar is rated one of the 'Top Tequila Bars in Mexico and Beyond' by Tequila.net and Gabbi Villarrubia's informative and entertaining website has just been voted one of the 'Top 10 Tequila Websites' by TasteTequila.com.
Chocolate Lovers Could be Lowering Their Risk of Stroke: Study
 Julie Saccone
Giving chocolates to your Valentine on February 14th may help lower their risk of stroke based on a preliminary study from researchers at St. Michael's Hospital. The study, which is being presented at the American Academy of Neurology in April, also found that eating chocolate may lower the risk of death after suffering a stroke.
A PV Beach Tradition at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
There is your typical fish-on-a-stick sold by various beach vendors, but for something extra special try fish-on-a-stick Daiquiri Dick's style. The restaurant's owners, Tari and Peter Bowman get a kick out of offering this seafood delight to customers. They have been doing it for over 25 years.
Signature Dishes in Sayulita
 Ed Schwartz
In my mind, or stomach, to be more precise, when I think of excellent restaurants, I think of notable dishes for which the restaurant is famous. And, there are several restaurants in Sayulita that make that list.
Popular PV Cooking Classes Return to El Arrayán
 Patrick Harrison
Due to popular demand, everyone's favorite Mexican Restaurant in Vallarta, El Arrayán, will once again be sharing a few of their secrets in an upcoming cooking class, Introduction to Mexican Cooking Techniques and Ingredients, on Monday, February 22nd from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Mexico Asks UNESCO to Protect Country's Cuisine
 Catherine E. Shoichet
Mexico already has many of its monuments on UNESCO's list of protected sites. Now the government is asking for international recognition for the country's cuisine.
The Fabulous QuesaDivas at bite me!
 Grant Hunermund
The Fabulous QuesaDivas — Vallarta’s all-female vocal ensemble - will open a lively new show, 'Blast from the Past' on March 4th, running for seven performances only through March 14th, at bite me! Beach Club, located at #167 Calle Malecón on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach.
Fine Food and Wine at Kaiser Maximilian
 Laura Gelezunas
Fine dining at Kaiser Maximiian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta includes fabulous food complemented by an extensive wine list. Owner Andres Rupprechter prides himself on having an extensive wine selection, by the glass or the bottle, to pair with any entrée, appetizer, or dessert.
Andale Still Going Strong After 30 Years
 David Olvera
On February 26th, Andale Restaurant will be celebrating their 30th anniversary of bringing lively music, delicious food, ice cold margaritas and an electric party atmosphere that makes you feel like you're at the biggest fiesta in town to Puerto Vallarta locals and visitors.
The Tradition of Sunday Brunch begins February 14 at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
Celebrate the day of Love in the magic of the Gardens on Valentine's Day - February 14th - and each Sunday thereafter from 10 am - 2 pm. Only $170 pesos includes 1 Mimosa, Margarita, fresh OJ, or soft drink, plus a cinnamon bun, fresh tropical fruit, and an entrée of your choice from the brunch menu.
Daiquiri Dick's Does Mardi Gras
 Laura Gelezunas
Get ready for a kick-up Cajun style party and get yourself down to Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Playa Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta. Celebrate Carnival from Saturday, February 13th through Tuesday the 16th with a DJ spinning tunes, a savory special menu, party favors and fun.
Sweet Valentine Deals at Pie in the Sky
 PVNN
This Valentine's Day, score some points with your loved one, while saving some 'dough'. Banderas Bay's favorite bakery, Pie in the Sky, is offering a 15% discount if you reserve your yummy chocolate Besos, Heart Cakes, Mini-Mousse Hearts, Boutique Art Cakes, and more before February 10th.
Ex Pats in Vallarta are Going to the Beach!
 Sara Wise
During the month of February, Expats in Vallarta are going to the beach! Marazul Restaurant on Playa Los Muertos has come up with some terrific appetizers and will be offering their 2 for 1 drink specials and live background music for our Happy Hour gatherings on February 9th and 23rd at 5 pm.
Vallarta Yacht Club Art and Wine Festival
 Bill Finkelstein
The Vallarta Yacht Club 8th annual Art and Wine Festival will be held on February 21st from 3 to 6 pm. On display will be art works from local painters, metal workers, photographers and jewelry makers from around Banderas Bay. Wines from Oregon, California, Washington and Mexico will be featured.
Super Bowl Party at bite me! Beach Club
 PVNN
Just because you're not a football fan doesn't mean you can't have a great time on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just looking for a great place to party, join in the fun at bite me! Beach Club on February 7th for a Superbowl Party like no other in Puerto Vallarta!
Vallarta Butcher Block Pata Salada BBQ
 PVNN
The Vallarta Butcher Block is hosting an open house Pata Salada BBQ on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 7 pm, to introduce it and its products to the residents of Puerto Vallarta. The food served will be samples of the cuts and preparations offered for sale online at the Vallarta Butcher Block deli.
February US Consular Agency Community Network Breakfast
 Pamela Thompson
The next U.S. Consular Breakfast is scheduled for February 19, 2010 at Chilaquiles Restaurant overlooking the Plaza Principal in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Projecto Pitillal Busca un Amigo is the deserving charity this month with items needed such as powdered milk, baby wipes and dry foods.
Vallarta's Culinary Corner: Coriander Crusted Pan Seared Tuna
 SF Productions
In this edition of Vallarta's Culinary Corner with host Chef Seth Cloutman, Mark's Bar & Grill Chef and Owner Jan Marie Benton prepares a delicious pan seared tuna and a fun, no-fail recipe for chocolate mousse with expresso cream.
Food For Sport - If You Have The Stomach For It
 Ed Schwartz
With all the attention focused on the Super Bowl, it is easy to overlook a 'sporting event' that will take place on July 4 at Coney Island. The event is called: The International Federation Of Competitive Eating - Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Pig Roast
 Dianna Madsen
Come on out to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Sunday, January 31st from 1 pm to 5 pm for a good ol' fashioned Pig Roast. You'll enjoy a plate of roasted pig plus all the fixin's and flan for only $160 pesos per person.
Recipes of Hope: Breast Friends Cookbooks
 Tara A. Spears
Breast Friends, Inc., a small group of rural Saskatchewan, Canada, women who are making a big impact in the fight against breast cancer, are helping the women of Nayarit with a $5,000 USD donation and a huge supply of bras to be used for prosthesis at the upcoming Cancer de Mama clinic February 6-8.
Wine Tasting to be an Olympic Event
 Ed Schwartz
Scoff, if you wish, but if two Yoga experts in Los Angeles (of course) have their way, Yoga soon will be an Olympic event. If so, I think we should start right now to agitate for wine as well. More people drink wine than do Yoga, so what is fair, is fair.
Everything Food with Seth: Three Days in the Life of a Chef
 Seth Cloutman
Some people do not understand how an entire life can be filled with food. To so many it is just a way to nourish the body. But this chef is not like that. If it involves anything to do with food I am there. So I thought it might be fun to describe my last three days of food in Vallarta.
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