The 11th Annual Festival Gourmet International November 10 - 20 was bigger and better than ever, 29 of the most important chefs from 14 countries invited here to combine their talents with those of the chefs at 27 of Banderas Bay's best restaurants, by all accounts the results awesome. Even the most gastronomically sophisticated residents and tourists were wowed by the fresh exciting menus offered, especially the Chef's Table dinners with perfectly harmonious wine pairings. An exceptionally atmospheric cocktail inauguration at The Grand Mayan kicked off the culinary celebration in style, followed by myriad activities for lovers of good food and drink, with something for everyone - cooking classes with Parisian master chefs, cheese and wine tastings, seminars, exhibitions and much more. The traditional Sunday brunch at the Sheraton Buganvilias featured mariachis and ice carvings, the festival concluding at that hotel there with a grand gala dinner under the stars. To find out about next year's festival consult www.festivalgourmet.com.