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Vallarta's Favorite Restaurants for 2010
 PVNN
With so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to decide where to dine. The results of Virtual Vallarta's 2010 Readers' Choice Awards are in, so read on to learn which local eateries were voted 'The Best of the Best' by both residents and visitors.
Lukumbé Café: A Hidden Treasure in Puerto Vallarta
 Gary R. Beck
I love it when friends tell me about a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta where they enjoy dining so much that they insist I 'Check it out!' After hearing of one such place recently, I bussed over to the Colonia Jardines Vallarta neighborhood, off Francisco Villa. The destination was Lukumbé Café.
 Marisma Fish Taco in Puerto Vallarta Gives Great Tacos at Great Value
 Kathleen Dobek
We were in Puerto Vallarta, looking for lunch — quick, reasonably priced and good — when Russ remembered Marisma Fish Taco behind Plaza Neptuno. Marisma is one of the places we take guests when we want to give them a real Mexican, fish taco-eating time. They are never disappointed.
Greek Specialties at Kaiser Maximilian
 PVNN
This summer, in addition to the traditional Austrian cuisine that has made Kaiser Maximilian one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants, Owner / Chef Andreas Rupprechter is bringing back his special menu featuring dishes from Greece from July 23rd through August 31st, 2010.
A Short History of Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
 Rick Hepting
Meet Charlotte Semple, the founder and Director of the Puerto Vallarta Farmers' Market who, along with Carole Fast, also owns Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates. Charlotte was the driving force behind the creation of this market, which has become a must-do activity on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
Tasty Thai Food at Daiquiri Dick's
 PVNN
One of the best things about summertime is Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu. Every week through August you can savor the flavors of different countries around the world - without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! This week, send your tastebuds to Thailand for just $299 pesos per person.
Outback Celebrates 10 Years in Vallarta by Helping Local Kids
 PVNN
On July 28th, Outback is continuing their 10th Anniversary celebration by sponsoring a noble social cause: Children. Starting at 8 pm you can enjoy a great dinner that benefits three local non-profit organizations: Becas Vallarta, Casa Hogar and Pasitos de Luz - for just $250 pesos per person.
El Coleguita: The Perfect Setting for a Sunday Afternoon Meal
 Kathleen Dobek
A more perfect setting for a Sunday afternoon meal could not have been found anywhere else but at El Coleguita in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Perhaps the most beautiful view of the Bay had coupled with an amazingly generous seafood plate. The tequila poured, the gentle breeze wafted, and we dined.
Food Dyes Linked to Cancer: Report
 QMI Agency
Many artificial food dyes that colour everything from breakfast cereal to ice cream should be banned because they pose cancer risks, a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest says.
Fresh Baked Goods at The Old Town Farmers Market
 Rick Hepting
Looking for fresh baked goods in Puerto Vallarta? Stop by the Old Town Farmers Market on Saturdays between 10 am and 1 pm, where you'll find Maria Reyes selling a variety of traditional baked goods and a selection of fine pastries - all fresh from the oven.
The Many Health Benefits of Canela/Cinnamon/Cinnaomomum Verum
 Leslie Korn
Knowledge about the health benefits of cinnamon is increasing every day. Cinnamon has been shown to have positive effects on diabetes, stomach ulcers and high cholesterol. In fact, scientific results conclude that consuming 6 grams a day of cinnamon or less will lower cholesterol.
Live Reggae by The Rasta Vibrations Every Sunday Night at Uncle Bubba's Back Porch
 PVNN
Looking for some summer fun? Stop by Uncle Bubba's Back Porch on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, where every Sunday night from 8-10 pm you can enjoy great food and a Reggae Good Time with The Rasta Vibrations, a popular group of authentic Jamaican reggae musicians.
A Taste of Louisiana at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN
Savor the flavors of the world, without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! From July 14-19th Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu offers a taste of Louisiana featuring Cajun recipes, from mild to wild. Enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert - for $299 pesos.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Garners Further Recognition
 rivieranayarit.com
The prestigious Frida Restaurant at Grand Velas was awarded with the AAA Four Diamond certification when the American Automobile Association (AAA) awarded the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit's Frida Restaurant with the Four Diamond Certification.
Café Roma Receives Up! Magazine's 2010 Value Award
 Sr. Fox
Puerto Vallarta's own Cafe Roma Restaurant has been selected by the readers of Westjet's 'Up! Magazine' as the winner of the 2010 Value Award for all of Mexico. This can only serve to have a positive impact on the city of Puerto Vallarta as a world-class tourist destination.
This Week at the Vallarta Farmers' Market
Rick Hepting
We’re heading into the final stretch of this season’s Old Town Farmers' Market, and though there are only 4 weekends left before the upcoming break (the market closes on July 31 and resume in early November,) there are new vendors and new things to see every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Japanese Recipes at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN
Discover a Taste of Japan at Daiquiri Dick's through July 12th. This week's Summer Sizzle Menu presents some jazzy Japanese recipes with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - all for just $299 pesos per person.
Chefs Dinner at Marantina Restaurant
 Carmen Porras
On Tuesday, July 20th, El Arrayán's Chef Mariano Valdés, and Marantina's Chef, Oscar Rito, will combine their culinary talents to create a one-time special dinner at Marantina Restaurant, located at Púlpito #120 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market News
Rick Hepting
To the casual observer, the Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market doesn’t really have any farmers. There are plenty of craft tables, food concessions, prepared food items and 'viveros' but the scarcity of fresh local produce is superficially noticeable... Or are there farmers at this market?
 The Flavors of Freedom at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
The Fourth of July sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's, as the Summer Sizzle menu continues with a classic backyard BBQ from June 30th-July 5th. Featuring an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert for only $299 pesos per person, it's the perfect way to celebrate this American holiday in Mexico!
What's New at the Old Town Farmers Market
 Rick Hepting
A strange thing happens at a new farmers' market like Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market: local people with secret family recipes and small businesses with unusual, unique products appear offering their goods directly to the public. Check it out every Saturday from 10 am-1 pm through July 31st.
Mexicali Craft Brewer Gets Barrels of Raves
 Peter Rowe
Cucapa, a microbrewery in Mexicali, is one of the leaders in Mexico's craft beer revolution. However, Cucapá is much easier to find in San Diego than in Mexicali.
Irresistible India at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN
From June 23rd-28th Daiquiri Dick's introduces irresistible offerings from India on their Summer Sizzle Menu, which features a special 3-course meal with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert - all for just $299 pesos per person.
A Taste of Puerto Vallarta Comes Once Again to the Food + Wine Classic in Aspen
 Nora Ocegueda
Those attending the Food + Wine Classic in Aspen from June 19-20th will have the opportunity to sample a Taste of Puerto Vallarta with tantalizing delicacies prepared by the resort town's acclaimed chef Bernhard Güth, Chef - Owner of Trio Restaurant Bar Café and Vitea Ocean Front Bistro.
Saturdays at the Old Town Farmers’ Market
Estelle Eisen
Without a doubt, the must do activity on a Saturday morning is a visit to the Old Town Farmers’ Market. In addition to seeing everyone you know, you will experience a bit of sensory overload as you make the circuit of all the goodies being offered.
Barcelona Tapas for Lunch
 Gary R. Beck
During a recent evening meal at Barcelona Tapas, we learned that this favorite dining venue is also open for lunch. What an opportunity to gather and share tapas with the backdrop of the skyline and vista of Puerto Vallarta and the bahía far below. This was a must-add to our culinary list.
Sizzling Spanish at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN
This week's Summer Sizzle Menu at Daiquiri Dick's features spectacular selections from Spain. Through June 21st you can enjoy a special 3-course menu with your choice of a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and delectable dessert - for only $299 pesos per person.
Let Your Mouth Taste the World
 Gary Sorensen
What is a vacation without trying the local foods? Where ever you travel to, you will be sure to find new tastes and smells that you will remember for a long time.
Cafe Roma Feeds 2500 Children Free Pizza
 Art Fumerton
Café Roma continues its incredible generosity and has now fed free pizza to more than 2500 children from the School of Champions program in Magisterio and Volcanes colonias. For the past two years Sr. Fox has been treating these children to weekly pizza parties at his restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.
Genuine Italian Dining at Cardinalli’s
 Bill Peeler
I thought about dining al fresco on the patio, but I didn’t want the breeze, or anything else, to distract from the taste sensations I was about to experience.
Mexico Embraces Food Tourism to Bring Visitors
 Martha Mendoza
Mexico offers innumerable riches for tourism, but beyond the beaches, the archeological sites and the ecotourism, there's the cuisine, which should be known throughout the world, providing magnificent opportunities for visitors.
Kaiser Maximilian Early Bird Specials
 PVNN
After receiving yet another 5 Star Diamond Award, and recently celebrating their 15th Anniversary of serving Puerto Vallarta, Kaiser Maximilian is sharing the joy by offering an Early Bird Special Menu, featuring any main course for just $149 pesos, every Mon-Sat from 1 to 7 pm through July 17th.
Thai Food at the Puerto Vallarta Farmers Market
 Rick Hepting
Some vendors travel quite long distances to sell at The Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market, but Joe and Narisa Moros have come from Chang Rai, Thailand; not directly to the Market, of course, but as expats in search of a new home with the creation of a stand at the Market as part of this quest.
Our Favorite Place for Lunch in Mascota
 Kathleen Dobek
On our quest for great lunches, we found ourselves in Mascota recently, and turned up a winner in the lunch department. Tacos de Ollita serves traditional Mexican dishes that are worth the drive. After lunch, Mascota offers visitors a leisurely afternoon of sightseeing and activities.
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