The 13th Annual Festival Gourmet International will be bigger and better than ever next November 8-18 that is when 24 of our most incredible restaurants will be offering specials menus. As traditionally, the participating restaurants and hotels are required to invite an eminent chef of national or international renown with whom a gourmet menu is created and coordinated. During the Gourmet Festival, the participants are committed to a culinary theme based on the establishment and the invited chef. In this way, tourists and local people will enjoy the 24 simultaneous festivals, savoring a collage of exquisite dishes from all parts of the world.

The participants this year are:
• Agave Grill
• Café des Artistes, Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor
• Coco Tropical
• Casa Naranjo
• Daiquiri Dick’s
• Frascati
• Kaiser Maximilian
• La Palapa
• Le Petite
• Le Kliff
• Los Xitomates
• Mestizo
• Porto Bello
• The River Café
• Trio
• Vista Grill
• Alfredo di Roma, Hotel Presidente Intercontinental
• Andrea, Velas Vallarta Suites Resort and Convention Center
• Aramara, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
• Bellavista, Marival All-inclusive Grand & Club Suites
• Emiliano, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta
• Las Casitas, Marriott CasaMagna Resort & Spa
• Piaf, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Nuevo Vallarta
• Tramonto, Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta
• Villas del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa (Gourmet Brunch only)
• Thierry’s Prime Steak House (Welcome Cocktail only)
Events 2007

Today the Gourmet Festival Vallarta enjoys an amazing reputation in the culinary world both nationally and internationally. The following are the events that form the backbone of the Gourmet Festival 2007:

Welcome Cocktail
In a warm welcome, the partners of the Gourmet Festival present the invited chefs during a splendid cocktail at Thierry’s Prime Steak House in Plaza Peninsula at 8pm on November 8.

Cheeses of the World
Enjoy the fine artisan cheeses of “Quesos Caprina de Atotonilco” paired with the best national wines of Monte Xanic at 1pm on November 15.

Chef’s Tables and Wine Tasting
In addition to the special festival menu at each participating restaurant, they offer a chef’s table including various recipes of the invited chef along with an excellent wine tasting. For more details see the individual program of each of the participants.

Festival Brunch
Don’t miss the amazing Gourmet Festival Sunday brunch, prepared in a sophisticated ambiance of haute cuisine with a selection of mouth-watering pastries, cocktails and sparkling champagne. This event will take place this year at the Villas del Palmar Flamingos Resort & Spa in Nuevo Vallarta featuring live music and much more.

Gala Dinner
Ten unforgettable spectacular days of the Gourmet Festival come to a smashing close in a brilliant Gala Dinner at the glamorous Hotel Grand Velas in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday, November 16 at 8:30pm. This truly enchanting night is dedicated to the lovers of a well-set table as well as all participants of the Gourmet Festival 2007. Trip the light fantastic with extravagant cocktails, enjoy the true art of the Masters of the kitchen, savoring the best wines and liquors as you dance under the stars to the rhythm of a live orchestra.

Champagne Splash
New this year, the festival wishes to prepare a special farewell on the final day at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita on November 18, accompanied by the bubbly of Moêt et Chandon, exquisite gourmet hors d’oevres, and, most important, all the principal players that made the outstanding and prestigious International Gourmet Festival possible for one more year. For additional information or reservations, consult www.festivalgourmet.com