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15th Annual International Gourmet Festival
by Bay Vallarta Staff |
 International Gourmet Festival is celebrating its first 15 year and, as per tradition, opens its doors to all lovers of fine food, the best aromas, and flavors of the world with guest chefs who share their experience in Puerto Vallarta leading to an exquisite culinary feast. Beginning November 12, for 22 days, 25 of the most prestigious restaurants will offer their finest dishes of the highest quality for you to enjoy. CHOCOLATE & TEA WORLD PAIRING Enjoy a selection of chocolates for this traditional event in which renowned pastry chefs introduce the art of Xocodiva chocolates and pralines. You will also have the opportunity to explore an exotic variety of flavors and aromas of international teas. This event will be November 14 at the Westin Resort & Spa at 3:00pm. GOURMET SAFARI Introducing n entirely new event this year: the Gourmet Safari. The Safari has been designed so that diners can try the succulent food of 4 participating restaurants, offering adventure diners an exquisite experience from each restaurant. The first Safari Dinner Tour will be on Saturday, November 14 at La Leche, for the first course of this dinner, then diners will be transported by minivan to Trio. The following stop will be Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor and concluding at Los Xitomates. The second Safari Dinner Tour will be on Monday, November 16. This time diners will be able to stroll to each participating restaurant allowing our adventure diners to enjoy the beauty of our city. This Safari will begin at the River Café on the Rio Cuale. From there stroll to Kaiser Maximilian, then to Coco Tropical, and finish with La Palapa on the beach. WINEMAKER´S NIGHT Also known as Chef's Table, this is an event that has accompanied the gourmet festival for years. This is no ordinary night. Beginning Sunday, November 15, 1 or 2 of the participating restaurants will offer the finest table wines, paired with their delicious menu. This is an excellent choice for those who think a great dish is even better with a fine wine. LA BOULANGERIE & CAFÉ ARTE A culinary feast of this magnitude would not be complete without the delicious aroma of a fine coffee. This year, not content with having a demonstration of a wide variety of coffees, complementing the event will be an excellent companion: pastries and fresh baked goods. If you want to explore everything about coffee, fresh-baked bread and delicious baked treats, do not miss this event at the Sheraton Buganvilias on November 17. CHEF'S HALL OF FAME For the second year now, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, together with Visa and the Festival Gourmet, have organized the Chefs Hall of Fame, located at the junction of Libertad Street and the Malecón, to honor the most famous chefs of Mexico. According to organizers, the plan is to create a large space where you will find commemorative plaques in recognition of the great chefs of this country. This year, the unveiling of the plaque will be Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 pm and the general public is invited to attend this event, completely free of charge. CHEF'S HELL RAISING PARTY This celebration of friendship among participating chefs is a Festival Gourmet tradition. However, this year it has been completely updated to make it more fun with greater participation among all food lovers. Not only will local and invited chefs attend, but also their fans, or rather, anyone who comes dressed in a chef's uniform, will enter for a special discounted cover charge. The atmosphere will be casual and the festivities will continue until dawn. This event will take place on November 19 at La Leche Restaurant. Being one of the last days of the festival, we thought we'd better tell you right away.  PARTICIPANTSRestaurantes* Café des Artistes del Mar Av. Anclote 5 Punta de Mita (329) 291-5414 Guest Chef: Peter Durst, Switzerland Café des Artistes "Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor" Guadalupe Sánchez 740 Centro (322) 222-3228 Guest Chef: Vincent Lesage y Thomas Citérin, USA Coco Tropical Basilio Badillo 101 Zona Romántica (322) 222-5485 Guest Chef: Jens Nardmann, Switzerland Frascati Av. Langosta 10 La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (329) 295-6185 Guest Chef: Benny Michaud Schildt, Switzerland Kaiser Maximilian Olas Altas 380-B Zona Romántica (322) 223-0760 Guest Chef: Jeremy Kittelson, USA  La LecheEntrada del hotel Fiesta Americana Zona Hotelera (322) 293-0900 Guest Chef: Guillermo González Beristáin y Enrique Olvera Figueras, México La Palapa Púlpito 103 Zona Romántica (322) 222-5225 Guest Chef: Steven Harty, USA Le Kliff Carr. Barra de Navidad Km. 17.5 Boca de Tomatlán (322) 228-0666 Guest Chef: Diego Hernández y Ricardo Hiroshi, México Los Xitomates Morelos 601 Centro (322) 222-9434 Guest Chef: Julio Girón, Guatemala Porto Bello Marina Sol local 7 Marina Vallarta (322) 221-0003 Guest Chef: Flavio Facchin, Italy Teatro Limón Callejón del Limón 1 Palmar de Aramara (322) 225-2606 Guest Chef: Hans Holzfeind, Austria The River Café Isla del Río Cuale L4 Centro (322) 223-0788 Guest Chef: Jim Romer, Canadá Tikul Paseo de la Marina 245 local 113 Marina Vallarta (322) 209-2010 Guest Chef: Felipe Gaytán, USA  TrioGuerrero 264 Centro (322) 222-2196 Guest Chef: Casiano Reyes, México Vista Grill Púlpito 377 Zona Romántica (322) 222-3535 Guest Chef: Claudio Marras, France Hoteles* Amalfi Marival Resort & Suites Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta s/n Nuevo Vallarta (322) 226-8200 Guest Chef: Chad Charlstedt, USA Andrea Velas Vallarta Paseo de la Marina Norte 585 Marina Vallarta (322) 221-0091 Guest Chef: Antonio Cortaza, México Arrecifes Westin Resort & Spa Paseo de la Marina Sur 205 Marina Vallarta (322) 226-1100 ext. 8913 Guest Chef: Mirko Cappa, México Capri Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya Zona Hotelera Sur Km. 11.5 Mismaloya (322) 226-0660 Guest Chef: Alejandro Ortiz Hernández, México Emiliano Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Pelícanos 311 Marina Vallarta (322) 226-6688 Guest Chef: Claudio Hotter, Austria Frida Grand Velas All Suite & Spa Av. Cocoteros 98 Sur Nuevo Vallarta (322) 226-8000 Guest Chef: Wilfrido Moreno Bernal, México Gaviotas Sheraton Buganvilias Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio 999 Zona Hotelera (322) 226-0404 ext. 6310 Guest Chef: Franco Madalozzo, Italy Gong The Grand Mayan Av. Paseo de las Moras s/n Nuevo Vallarta (322) 226-4000 ext. 4630 Guest Chef: Mitsunori Ichikawa, Japan La Casona Villa La Estancia Paseo Cocoteros 700 Sur Nuevo Vallarta (322) 226-9700 Guest Chef: Ángel Carbajal, México Las Casitas CasaMagna Marriott Paseo de la Marina Norte 435 Marina Vallarta (322) 226-0000 Guest Chef: Randy Placeres, USA Villas del Palmar Flamingos Paseo de los Cocoteros 700 Sur Nuevo Vallarta (322) 226-8100 Brunch del Festival Gourmet Gourmet Festival Brunch $ 35 USD per person * All Festival Gourmet Menus are prepared daily by guest chefs and will have a-la-carte pricing.  PROGRAMAThu, 12 Welcome Gala Lounge Party Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Pelícanos 311 Marina Vallarta 8:30pm $ 120 USD per person Sat, 14 Chocolate y Tés del Mundo Chocolate & Tea World Pairing Westin Resort & Spa Paseo de la Marina Sur 205 Marina Vallarta 3:00pm $ 23 USD per person Gourmet Safari Start: La Leche Entrada del hotel Fiesta Americana Zona Hotelera Trio, Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor y Los Xitomates 7:30pm $ 175 USD per person Sun, 15 Gourmet Brunch Villa La Estancia Beach & Resort Paseo Cocoteros 700 Sur Nuevo Vallarta 12:00pm $ 35 USD per person Noche de Vinicultores Winemaker's Night Los Xitomates Morelos 601 Centro The River Cafè Isla del Rìo Cuale L4 Centro 8:00pm $ 100 USD per person Mon, 16 Gourmet Cooking Demostration* Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor Guadalupe Sánchez 740 Centro C5-C 9:00am Gourmet Safari Start: The River Café Isla del Río Cuale L4 Centro Kaiser Maximilian, Coco Tropical y La Palapa 7:30pm $ 160 USD per person Winemaker's Night Trio Guerrero 264 Centro 8:00pm $ 102 USD per person Tue, 17 Café Arte y la Panadería La boulangerie & Café Arte Sheraton Buganvilias Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio Zona Hotelera 10:00am $ 15 USD per person Noche de Vinicultores Winemaker's Night La Casona Paseo Cocoteros 700 Sur Nuevo Vallarta Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor Guadalupe Sánchez 740 Centro 8:00pm $ 100 USD per person Wed, 18 Gourmet Cooking Demostration* Coco Tropical Basilio Badillo 101 Zona Romántica 9:00am Noche de Vinicultores Winemaker's Night Kaiser Maximilian Olas Altas 380-B Zona Romántica Le Kliff Costa Sur Km. 17.5 Boca de Tomatlán 8:00pm $ 92 USD per person Thu, 19 Gourmet Cooking Demostration* Mikado Hotel Casa Magna Marriott Marina Vallarta 9:00am-4:00pm Chef's Hall of Fame Malecón y Libertad Centro 6:00pm Free Winemaker's Night Coco Tropical Basilio Badillo 101 Zona Romántica 8:00pm $ 70 USD per person Vista Grill Púlpito 377 Zona Romántica 8:00pm $ 100 USD per person Chef's Hell Raising Party La Leche Entrada del hotel Fiesta Americana Zona Hotelera 10:00pm $ 29 USD with chef's jacket $ 39 USD without chef's jacket Fri, 20 Cheeses of the World & Wine Tasting Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Pelícanos 311 Marina Vallarta A2-F 1:00pm $ 30 USD per person Noche de Vinicultores Winemaker's Night Frascati Av. Langosta 10, esq. Coral La Cruz de Huanacaxtle 8:00pm $70 USD per person Sat, 21 Noche de Vinicultores Winemaker's Night Gong Hotel The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta 8:00pm $ 85 USD per person La Leche Entrada del hotel Fiesta Americana Zona Hotelera 8:00pm $ 105 USD per person *Gourmet Cooking Demostration $ 130 USD 1 day $ 234 USD 2 days $ 330 USD 3 days |
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