17th Gourmet Festival
17th GOURMET FESTIVAL - November 10th – 20th 2011
FRIDAY 11th TO SUNDAY 20th
From 6:00 p.m.
THE INDIVIDUAL 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.
IN ALL PARTICIPATING HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Reservations suggested
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - 8:30 P.M.
“ONE-SS” BACK ALLEY PARTY
GLAMOROUS OPENING OF THE 17th FESTIVAL GOURMET
The Festival Gourmet opens with Puerto Vallarta’s Back Street Traditions. Enjoy a colorful Village Fest and an excellent opportunity to meet all the international master chefs in person. Have a little chat with them and delight in samples of the culinary skills of regional cuisine. Exquisite tidbits, and first-class wines and Tequila put you in the right mood for the Festival week. An ideal way to start ten days of absolute enjoyment!
Place: Plaza las Armas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. (Next the City Hall)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - 2:00 P.M.
¡OLÉ PAELLA – VIVA ESPAÑA!
Several traditional Paella feasts prepared in front of guests, a spectacular show like no other. Enjoy all the trappings of a Gourmet Spanish luncheon, with plenty of wine and original Sangria. Olé, Olé…
AT THIERRY’S PRIME STEAK HOUSE
8:00 P.M - CHEF’S TABLE AND WINEMAKERS’ NIGHT
The first two of nine special dinners with wine pairings featuring a fabulous meal created by the Guest Chefs and their crews – in yet other marvelous elegant settings.
Restaurant: El Patio At Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - 7:30 P.M.
GOURMET SAFARI – ROUTE # 1 - PROGRESSIVE DINING
A culinary ‘bus safari’ tour to four master chefs who await you in their restaurants. Each ‘Chef’s Table’ - featuring one course of the menu - will be served in a relaxed atmosphere, along with a fine wine. The journey will finish with all the safari participants at the lush gardens of CAFÉ DES ARTISTES to round off the evening with a succulent dessert. The safaris are escorted by one of the Organizers of the Festival.
Meeting at THIERRY’S PRIME STEAK HOUSE - followed by the unique Mediterranean setting at TRIO, followed by THIERRY BLOUET’s “AUTHOR’S KITCHEN” and ending at the lush gardens of CAFÉ DES ARTISTES.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - 12 NOON - 3 P.M.
GOURMET BUFFET BRUNCH
A plethora of Gourmet offerings enhanced by live music by the best Mariachi, at the hotel’s elegant tropical Restaurant by the beach.
GAVIOTAS – SHERATON BUGANVILLAS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
8 P.M. - CHEF’S TABLE AND WINEMAKERS’ NIGHT
Special dinner with wine pairings featuring a fabulous meal created by
the Guest Chef and his crew - in yet another marvelous elegant setting.
TRIO
Restaurante: The River Café
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
1st GOURMET COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Four Master Chefs in action! Chef Thierry Blouet with his three invited Chefs from THIERRY’S PRIME STEAK HOUSE, CAFÉ DES ARTISTES DEL MAR and THIERRY BLOUET’s “AUTHOR’S KITCHEN”, creating an extraordinaire Gourmet Spectacle. Spend a day with those culinary artists, learn their recipes, methods and even secrets – then join them for a delicious Luncheon in this impressive and elegant restaurant.
Restaurant: Thierry Blouet’s “Author’s Kitchen” At Café Des Artistes
7:30 P.M.
GOURMET SAFARI – ROUTE # 2- PROGRESSIVE DINING
The second unforgettable ‘culinary safari’ is a walking tour to the four Master Chefs who await you in their restaurants. At each ‘Chef’s Table’, one course of the menu will be served in a relaxed atmosphere, along with a fine wine. The journey will finish with all the safari participants at LA PALAPA to round off the evening with a succulent dessert. The safaris are escorted by one of the festival organizers
Meeting at - THE RIVER CAFÉ, followed by KAISER MAXIMILIAN, then COCO TROPICAL, and ending at LA PALAPA.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
2nd GOURMET COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Not competition but a fusion of two Swiss Master Chefs remembering recipes of their tremendous careers around the world. 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 – then join them for a delicious Luncheon in this lovely beachfront Bistro.
Restaurant: Coco Tropical
8 P.M. - CHEF’S TABLE AND WINEMAKERS’ NIGHT
Special dinner with wine pairings featuring a fabulous meal created by
the Guest Chefs and their crews - in yet other marvelous elegant settings.
THIERRY BLOUET’s “AUTHOR’S KITCHEN” AT CAFÉ DES ARTISTES
KAISER MAXIMILIAN
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON
SECOND 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.
UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE BAHIA DE BANDERAS
Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta No. 65 Pte.- Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit.
7:30 P.M. - STAR CHEFS & DINNER SHOW
ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE
Eight invited and local chefs and its host Restaurants all together cook in a tremendous Diner-Show on Stage. You will watch every single procedure, preparing the fantastic Hors d’oeuvre and a Four Courses Menu. Renowned musicians will display their talent in a "musical jam session" at an event of friends of friends. What a memorable 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 prizes …Gifts of free Diners at the Festival Gourmet Restaurants, a free Weekend in a Luxury Resort Hotel and free Day excursions.
THE COST PER TICKET IS $ 800 PESOS
Including a succulent dinner with recognized Argentinean Wines, Tequila “Casa Herradura” and Corona Beer.
Grand Velas & Spa
Cocoteros 98 Sur, Nuevo Vallarta
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - 8 P.M.
SAN PASCUAL AWARD / CHEFS’ HALL OF FAME
The International Hospitality Association in collaboration with the Gourmet Festival honors famous Chefs of Mexico with the placement of commemorative plaques.
On the MALECON at the foot of LIBERTAD
10 P.M.
GOURMET SAFARI – ROUTE # 3 -PROGRESSIVE DINING
The third unforgettable Culinary Safari visits four restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta, by trolley. Their four master chefs await you in their restaurants. At each ‘Chef’s Table’, one course of the menu will be served in a relaxed atmosphere, along with a fine wine. The journey will finish with all the safari participants meeting at Insú Sky Bar y Pool Lounge at Marival Residence to round off the evening with a succulent dessert. The safaris are escorted by one of the Festival’s organizers.
Meeting at TRAMONTO at GRAN MAYAN – followed by FRIDA at The GRAN VELAS - then LA CASONA -
and ending at INSÚ SKY LOUNGE AT MARIVAL RESIDENCE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 -1 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.
HOTEL FIESTA AMERICANA
8 P.M. - CHEF’S TABLE AND WINEMAKERS’ NIGHT
Special dinner with wine pairings featuring a fabulous meal created by
the Guest Chefs and their crews - in yet two more marvelously elegant settings.
LA CASONA – VILLA LA ESTANCIA BEACH RESORT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - 8 P.M.
CHEF’S TABLE AND WINEMAKERS’ NIGHT
Special dinner with wine pairings featuring a fabulous meal created by
the Guest Chefs and their crews - in yet two more marvelously elegant settings.
Restaurante: Omaggio/insu sky lounge – marival residences & world spa.
SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 20 - 8:00 P.M.
GOURMET SAFARI – ROUTE # 4 - PROGRESSIVE DINING
The fourth unforgettable culinary bus ‘Safari Tours’ visits three restaurants whose master chefs await you in their restaurants. At each ‘Chef’s Table’, one course of the menu will be served in a relaxed atmosphere, along with a fine wine. The journey will finish with all the safari participants at CAFÉ DES ARTISTS DEL MAR to round off the evening with a succulent third course and dessert.
The safaris are escorted by one of the organizers of the festival.
KETSI AT FOUR SEASONS, – SEA BREEZE at THE ST. REGIS PUNTA MITA RESORT - CAFÉ DES ARTISTS DEL MAR
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November 10-
November 20
