Dear guests!
Once again, from the 8th of November and until the 18th of November 2012, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will become the Mecca of the International Gourmet scene.
For ten memorable days there will be one after another gastronomy events at the Festival Gourmet and each of them will be a highlight of its own. You can look forward to personally meeting thirty star guest master chefs, who will delight you with their sensational cooking artistry! This special and unique attraction of our Gourmet Festival is the inspiring and considerable teamwork of all the guest master chefs, with the equally highly awarded excellent local chefs of the best selected festival hotels and individual restaurants participants.
Thanks to the attractive special package offered by our partner hotels, the Festival Gourmet International is an experience within everyone’s means – which makes also a perfect gift for family and friends.
Welcome again to this unforgettable “bonne bouche Fiesta”
The Gourmet Festival Committee
Chef Thierry Blouet, Chef Heinz Reize, Chef Roland Menetrey
PROGRAM
Friday 9th to Sunday 18th of November
From 6:00 p.m.
Gourmet Dine Around
Every night gourmet fare at twenty-seven restaurants!
The international master chefs will pamper you with surprising creations and delicacies from all over the world in all partner hotels and restaurants. Whether you have a gourmet degustation menu or dine ‘à la carte’ – gastronomically as well as socially speaking, you will spend a highly stimulating evening in an exceptional ambiance.
Choose your favorite hotel or restaurant, reservations suggested
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Thursday, November 8
8:30 P.M.
World Chef’s Welcome Party
Glamorous Opening of the 18th Festival Gourmet
Opening party at a luxury club ambiance - boasting a menu of gourmet tapas, selected wines, Tequila “Herradura” and “Corona” beer. A great Orchestra for dancing and monstrous fireworks, welcomes all Chefs and friends. The meeting is in the lush garden of a large residence. An ideal way to start ten days of absolute enjoyment!
Marival Residences & World Spa, Luxury Resort, Riviera Nayarit
Paseo de los Cocoteros No. 53. Nuevo Vallarta; Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Reservations at Gourmet Festival
Friday, November 9
8:00 P.M.
Chef’s Table and Winemakers’ Night
The first evening with a Table d’hôte special dinner and wine pairings, featuring a fabulous meal created by the guest Chefs and his crew – in yet other marvelous elegant setting.
Nicksan at Marival Residences & World Spa, Luxury Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Paseo de los Cocoteros No. 53. Residences Plaza, Nuevo Vallarta; Riviera Nayarit
La Leche Almacén Gourmet • Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio Km. 2.5, Zona Hotelera Norte
Saturday, November 10
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
First Kitchen Aid Demo
Seize the opportunity to visit the new Kitchen Aid Boutique and taste the delicious gourmet-snacks. Join cooking demonstration with a well-known Guest Chef of Gourmet Festival.
Kitchen Aid • On the road to Tepic 5407-A, Las Juntas • Puerto Vallarta
t. 52 (322) 114 0432 & 34 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Reservations not required, entrance free of charge
7:30 P.M.
Gourmet Safari – Route # 1
Progressive Dining
Enjoy a progressive dinner; discover the secrets of the guest Chefs, an delectable pairing evening with champagne, great wines and spirits. The tour includes transportation by minivan to the different restaurants. The evening starts with Champagne and exquisites hors d´oeuvre at Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor at Café des Artistes, - followed by the unique Mediterranean setting at Trio, a short drive to the newest gourmet Mecca Bocados STK Bites & Meats will be another highlight , closing with a succulent desserts and digestives at Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge.
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Sunday, November 11
12:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Gourmet Buffet Brunch
A plethora of Gourmet offerings enhanced by live music, at the hotel’s elegant tropical lush Garden next to the beach.
Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit
Paseo de los Cocoteros 750 Sur, Condominio Maestro Flamingos • Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit
8:00 P.M.
Chef’s Table And Winemakers’ Night
The second evening with a Table d’hôte special dinner and wine pairings, featuring a fabulous meal created by the guest Chefs and his crew – in yet other marvelous elegant setting.
The River Café • Isla Rio Cuale L-4, Downtown • Puerto Vallarta
Trio • Guerrero 264, Downtown • Puerto Vallarta
Monday, November 12
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
First Gourmet Cooking Demonstration
Master Chefs in action! Chef Thierry Blouet with his invited Chefs creating an extraordinaire gourmet spectacle. Spend a day with those culinary artists, learn their recipes, methods and even secrets – and then join them for a delicious Luncheon in this impressive and elegant restaurant.
Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor, at Café des Artistes
Guadalupe Sanchez 740, Downtown, Inside Café des Artistes
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7:30 P.M.
Gourmet Safari – Route # 2
Progressive Dining
Enjoy the second unforgettable progressive dinner. A walking tour to visit four master Chefs and discover the secrets of the fine dining. An exclusive pairing with champagne, great wines and digestives. The evening starts with Champagne and tasty hors d´oeuvre at La Palapa, walking to Coco Tropical, followed by the unique Mediterranean setting at Kaiser Maximilian, closing with a succulent desserts and digestives at The River Café.
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Tuesday, November 13
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Second Gourmet Cooking Demonstration
Two Swiss master Chefs remembering recipes of their tremendous careers around the world. For second year in row Chef Roland Menetrey and Chef Heinz Reize in action! Together, they create an extraordinary Gourmet Spectacle. Spend a day with those culinary artists, learn their recipes, methods and even secrets – and then join them for a delicious Luncheon in this lovely beachfront Bistro.
Coco Tropical • Basilio Badillo 101 Beach, Romantic Zone, Puerto Vallarta
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8:00 P.M.
Chef’s Table And Winemakers’ Night
The third evening with a Table d’hôte special dinner and wine pairings, featuring a fabulous meal created by the guest Chefs and his crew – in yet other marvelous elegant setting.
Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor at Café des Artistes
Guadalupe Sanchez 740, Downtown, Inside Café des Artistes
Kaiser Maximilian • Olas Altas 380-B, Zona Romantica, Downtown, Puerto Vallarta
Wednesday, November 14 7:30 P.M.
Festival’s Charity Fair “Friends of Friends”
An extraordinary fiesta! Delicious tapas created by guest Chefs from participating restaurants, paired with great wines, renowned Mexican Tequilas and never miss a rich Corona beer. Renowned musician will display their talent in a ‘musical jam session’ at an event of friends for friends. What a great evening, the proceeds of the tickets sale will be donated to charity organizations in the region. There will also be an incredible raffle to win prices …gifts of free diners at the Festival Gourmet restaurants, a free weekend in a luxury resort hotel and free days excursions.
Plaza Lazaro Cardenas – At Old Town (Romantic Zone)
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Thursday, November 15
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
III. International Culinary Symposium
A highly interesting forum for ambitious professionals in the restaurant industry; International stars of the gastronomical scene present useful topics relating to our profession.
Technological University of Banderas Bay
Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta No. 65 Pte.- Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit.
t. 52 (322) 226 8300 ext 2001 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Free admissions, no reservations required
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7:30 P.M.
Gourmet Safari – Route # 3
Progressive Dining
Enjoy a progressive dinner; discover the secrets of the guest Chefs, an exclusive pairing evening with champagne, fine wines and spirits. The tour includes transportation by the famous Trolleybus to the different restaurants. The evening starts with Champagne and exquisite hors d´oeuvre at Insú Sky Lounge at Marival Residences & World Spa, Luxury Resort, - followed by the gourmet Mecca Frida at the Grand Velas, the unique setting at La Casona at Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, closing with a succulent desserts and digestives at the Mayan World in Tramonto at Grand Mayan, all located at Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit.
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Friday, November 16
1:00 P.M.
Cheeses Of The World & Wine Tasting
The ultimate wine & cheese party featuring an extravagant buffet of cheeses of the World. Explore new wines, ports and sparkling wines in a magnificent setting in a glamorous atmosphere of a luxury hotel.
Hotel Fiesta Americana, Puerto Vallarta
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 2.5, Hotelier Zone, Puerto Vallarta
Gourmet Festival • t. 52 (322) 222 2247 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
8:00 P.M.
Chef’s Table and
Winemakers’ Night
The fourth evening with a Table d’hôte special dinner and wine pairings, featuring a fabulous meal created by the guest Chefs and his crew – in yet other marvelous elegant setting.
Frida at Grand Velas, Riviera Nayarit
Paseo de los Cocoteros 98 Sur, Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit
Boca-Dos STK Bites & Meats
On the road to Barra de Navidad km 7.5, South Hotelier Zone, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco • 19 minutes from Downtown
Saturday, November 17
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Second Kitchen Aid Demo
Join cooking demonstration with four well-known Guest Chefs in a great Shopping Mall. Seize the opportunity to know the news of Kitchen Aid Boutique and taste the delicious gourmet-snacks.
Shopping Mall will be announced soon
Reservations not required, entrance free of charge
Gourmet Festival • t. 52 (322) 222 2247 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
8:00 P.M.
Chef’s Table And Winemakers’ Night
The last evening with a Table d’hôte special dinner and wine pairings, featuring a fabulous meal created by the guest Chefs and his crew – in yet other marvelous elegant setting.
La Casona at Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta
Paseo de los Cocoteros 700 Sur, Condominio Maestro Flamingos, Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit
Blanca Blue Restaurante & Lounge
On the road to Barra de Navidad km 7.5, South Hotelier Zone, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
19 minutes from Downtown
Insu Sky Lounge
Marival Residences & World Spa, Luxury Resort, Riviera Nayarit
Paseo Cocoteros 53
Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit
Sunday, November 18
From 6:00 p.m.
Gourmet Dine Around
The international master Chefs will pamper you with surprising creations and delicacies from all over the world in all partner hotels and restaurants. Whether you have a gourmet degustation menu or dine ‘à la carte’ – gastronomically as well as socially speaking, you will spend a highly stimulating evening in an exceptional ambiance.
Choose your favorite hotel or restaurant, reservations suggested
Gourmet Festival • t. 52 (322) 222 2247 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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