Ask anyone who has stayed in a
Puerto Vallarta vacation rental and theyll tell you that local eateries cant be beat. Step into one of the citys top rated restaurants and youre almost guaranteed a good meal. Most of them serve throughout the year, which means you wont have any trouble finding a superior place to enjoy your evening meal, no matter when you visit. The city hosts one special event in early winter, however, that is worth taking note of and perhaps scheduling your vacation around.
A Festival to Dine For
Puerto Vallartas Festival Gourmet International has become an annual event that attracts diners and chefs from around the globe. The festival got its start through the efforts of three chefs in three of the citys most popular restaurants, who set out to establish Puerto Vallartas claim to haute cuisine fame. Judge the event by the extent to which it has grown, and it would seem their plan worked.
What started life as a showcase for a dozen top restaurants has grown over the past dozen years to include 20 of the citys best dining facilities and acclaimed chefs from around the globe. And dont forget the diners who book their
Puerto Vallarta vacation rental during festival week to make certain they get in on the culinary treat.
The Spirit World
Sure, the Festival gives visitors an opportunity to savor the best food on Earth, but theres more. For those who take pride in their own talents in the kitchen (justifiably or not), the Festival Gourmet offers cooking classes taught by world-class chefs. And anyone who has ever wanted to learn more about spirits (the kind one enjoys over dinner) will be happy to learn that Tequila and wine tasting gatherings are now part of the event.
Some of Puerta Vallartas finest restaurants are partners in the Festival Gourmet International, including the Caf des Artistes (Guadalupe Sanchez 740 in El Centro), one of the festivals founding visionaries. You can always enjoy an amazing meal with them, and during the festival week, chef Thierry Blouet will feed you and teach you something about preparing a gourmet meal.
This feast for food lovers has something for everyone. Bread and pastries? They have it. Tea and coffee classes? Oh, yes. Hop on a safari wagon and enjoy the work of four different master chefs at four different restaurants in one evening. Gourmet brunch, cheeses of the world its all here. And every evening during the festival, guests can reserve a seat at participating restaurants and savor one of the best meals ever.
