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 The Flavors of Italy at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
This Week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features irresistible Italian cuisine. Starting June 9th, you can enjoy a special 3-course menu from Italy with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
2010 FIFA World Cup Fever at Encore
 EncoreOnTheBeach.com
The 2010 FIFA World Cup fever is already starting and widely anticipated in Mexico. The first game is on June 11 at 9 am Bucerias time, Mexico vs South Africa. Encore is showing all 69 games via two 42 inch LCD TV screens and surround sound.
Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle 2010
Laura Gelezunas
One of the best things about summertime in Puerto Vallarta is Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu. From June through August this popular beachside restaurant is once again offering diners a choice of three delectable dishes from different countries around the world for just $299 pesos per person.
Restaurant Week at Vitea
 Gary R. Beck
During Restaurant Week 2010, we visited Vitea Oceanfront Bistro, an intimate oceanfront bistro and bar offering classic and contemporary European fare in a casual atmosphere. But enough about the ambiance - what counts here is the exceptional fare, which is both classic and original...
Archie's Wok Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
In 1986, Archie, the personal chef of John Huston, founded Archie's Wok, a very popular restaurant featuring a combination of Thai, Filipino and Chinese cuisines. Today, his family runs this hot spot on the south side of Vallarta that is enjoyed by many, including our party during Restaurant Week.
Tongue and Lip Tacos in Bucerías. Try It, You'll Like It!
 Kathleen Dobek
For the adventuresome gourmand in Mexico, there is a new eating experience around every corner, including every corner of the Bucerías plaza. We didn't have to go far to find Tacos de Cabeza, a street stand that offers an assortment of beef parts, including tongue, lips, cheek, eye and brain.
 Restaurant Week at Trio
Gary R. Beck
The Restaurant Week menu at Trio exemplifies the outstanding Mediterranean cuisine served at this upscale restaurant. Serving "food cooked with love," chef-owners Bernhard Guth and Ulf Henriksson personally see that every dish meets their exacting standards and that every guest is satisfied.
Taking The Kids: Have Fun at School While Learning to Cook
 Eileen Ogintz
Welcome to Seasons of My Heart Cooking School run by well-known chef Susana Trilling, an American from Philadelphia, who fell in love with Mexico on vacation more than 20 years ago and has lived here most of the time since, raising her two kids here, offering cooking lessons and culinary tours.
Barcelona Tapas Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
Serving up both excellent bay views and small plates of delicious tapas meant to be shared amongst guests, Barcelona Tapas is the ideal place for eating out with friends - and those are just some of the reasons that it was on my list of places to visit during Vallarta Restaurant Week 2010.
Chian: Ancient Gifts from the Gods
 Leslie Korn & Rudolph Ryser
Many indigenous foods of Mexico provide both nutrients and medicines for the body and mind. One of the most remarkable plants originating in west Mexico is Chian, a species of self-pollinating, flowering plant in the mint family that is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.
Roma Kids North American Tour 2010
 Art Fumerton
Those of you who’ve been following Feed the Children Vallarta's progress are familiar with the infamous duo Fox and Einstein. They and their many fans are behind the annual Roma Kids North American Tour, which raises funds for the kids at the School of Champions in Puerto Vallarta.
Book Signings at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
On Sunday, May 30th from noon to 3 pm, Banderas Bay area authors Doug Danielson, Robert Hardin, and Bob Lamb will sign editions of their recently published books on the beach behind one of Puerto Vallarta's most famous restaurants, Daiquiri Dick's.
Restaurant Week at El Arrayán
Gary R. Beck
Delightful owners Carmen Porras E. (supporter of Slow Food cooking techniques movement) and Claudia Victoria plus Executive Chef Mariano Valdés Ruiz present a menu of old traditional Mexican family specialties, which makes El Arrayán a must-visit every year during Vallarta Restaurant Week.
Hacienda San Angel Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
Between Chef Eduardo Mitchaca's Mexican infused international cuisine, the boutique hotel's luxurious surroundings and the fabulous views of downtown, Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta's famous sunsets, a visit to Hacienda San Angel during Restaurant Week 2010 is a must!
Restaurant Week Side Trip - Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates
 Gary R. Beck
After enjoying a fabulous dinner at época Restaurant & Beach Bar during Restaurant Week 2010, we strolled over to Ródolfo Gómez and stopped in at Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates, which is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm for people desiring a fantastic chocolate fix.
Mexico to Honor Heroes With Pomp - and Beer
 Associated Press
The government announced plans to disinter and display the remains of a dozen heroes of Mexico's struggle for independence, while a brewer has a different sort of honor in mind for leaders of the revolution: putting their names and famous visages on bottles of beer.
época Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
época is another not-to-be-missed place to visit during Restaurant Week 2010. Ideally situated on the newest section of Vallarta's famous Malecón, época offers beachfront dining under palapas on the sand or under the tiled roof on the open-air patio, which also boasts an attractive bar.
A Grocery Shopping Adventure in Bucerías, or Who Put Lips in My Tacos?
 Kathleen Dobek
When one is grocery shopping in Mexico, each town has a unique flavor, and Bucerías is no exception. Exploring its little stores can provide an entertaining morning. Just take a shopping bag and your Spanish-English dictionary, and you'll be rewarded with food items you may not have seen before.
Restaurant Week at Blanca Blue
Gary R. Beck
Blanca Blue is one of Vallarta Restaurant Week's most elegant and sophisticated dining options. In such spectacular surroundings this gourmet restaurant provides an idyllic setting for a romantic dinner or social gathering – a truly unique dining experience.
SETAC Fundraiser at Trattoria Michel Features Live Music
 Josef Kandoll
When Vallartan resident Ed Thomas was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, he might have turned in his keys and closed his post office box. Instead, he chose to realize a personal dream. On May 22, a fundraiser will help support his efforts.
Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant Week Review
Gary R. Beck
With exceptional Pacific Rim cuisine and superior service in an elegant beachfront setting, when it comes to fine dining in Puerto Vallarta, Daiquiri Dick's has it all - especially during Restaurant Week 2010, when you can enjoy a special 3-course menu for only $299 pesos through May 31.
Teatro Limon Hits a Home Run for Puerto Vallarta Little League
 Bob Cohen
On Monday, May 10th, Teatro Limon owner Bruce Byng and his lovely wife Julia stepped up to the plate by hosting a fundraising dinner for the Puerto Vallarta Little League to host the 9-10 year old Little League playoffs for the State of Jalisco, scheduled to take place from May 28th-30th.
Dining in Pitillal at Pollo Campero
 Leslie Korn & Rudolph Ryser
I often long for the old Vallarta of the early 70's. So when I need to revisit some of the flavor and feel of old PV I inevitably wend my way through the streets of Pitillal in search of an evening of dancing in the square, coconut atole and meals at one of the many corner fondas.
Restaurant Week at Kaiser Maximilian
Gary R. Beck
The Sixth Annual Restaurant Week Festival started on May 15, and we chose Kaiser Maximilian to usher us into the 17 night-long sojourn. Located in the always popular Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Café will transport you to a world of culinary delights.
Restaurant Week 2010 - Gourmet Food at Great Prices
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant owner, Tari Bowman, and Vallarta Lifestyles Managing Editor, Paco Ojeda, tell us all about Vallarta Lifestyle's Restaurant Week, a 17-day gastronomical celebration that's taking place at 31 Banderas Bay area restaurants from May 15-31st, 2010.
La Cigale - A French Bistro in Puerto Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer Gary R. Beck and friends sample the fabulous fare at La Cigale French Bistro, where the food and atmosphere makes one feel that they've been transported to a small French hideaway, though they are actually in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Restaurant Week Returns to Vallarta
Paco Ojeda
Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group organized the first Vallarta Lifestyles’ Restaurant Week six years ago to encourage visitors and locals to get to know Puerto Vallarta’s broad range of culinary experiences. The invitation lives on - Restaurant Week returns to Vallarta from May 15-31, 2010.
Xocodiva Celebrates Mom!
Rick Hepting
In ancient Mayan mythology, Chocolate was 'born of the gods.' According to modern Mexican custom, Mother’s Day, is equally cherished. In line with these traditions, what could be a more appropriate way to celebrate the 'Goddess' in your life than with a gift of fine chocolate from Xocodiva?
An Incomparable Dining Event at the International Altruism Festival, Puerto Vallarta
 Kathleen Dobek
The Sixth Annual International Altruism Festival at the Marriott Casa Magna Resort in Puerto Vallarta was a great success, providing funds for twenty-five participating non-profit organizations and allowing guests to sample food prepared by the Banderas Bay area's best restaurants.
Beignets in Sayulita? Certainement!
 Andrea Charroin
When a young man in a Panama hat appeared we were sceptical, but of course when he told me in his quiet French accent that he was selling ‘donuts,’ I had to try them, you know, for ‘research.’
Vallarta Restaurant Week Begins May 15
PVNN
The 6th Annual Vallarta Lifestyle's Restaurant Week is returning to Puerto Vallarta from May 15-31, 2010. This 17-day festival, featuring over 30 restaurants in and around Puerto Vallarta, is eagerly anticipated by those who have experienced it in previous years!
El Arrayán Announces Next Cooking Classes
 Patrick Harrison
Due to popular demand, everyone's favorite Mexican Restaurant in Vallarta, El Arrayán, will once again be sharing their secrets in another edition of their popular cooking class, 'Introduction to Mexican Cooking Techniques and Ingredients,' on Monday, June 14th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN
There is no better way to show Mom your love than by treating her to a fabulous Mother's Day brunch or scrumptious dinner in the postcard perfect setting of Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Puerto Vallarta's Los Muertos Beach. Join us on May 9th & 10th for some super Mother's Day specials.
Teatro Limon Restaurant to Host Fundraising Dinner to Benefit the PV Little League
 Bob Cohen
Teatro Limon Restaurant will be hosting a five course dinner event to raise money for the Little League baseball playoffs to be held in Puerto Vallarta the weekend of May 28th-30th.
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