PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – Puerto Vallarta is excited about the forthcoming 28th edition of the Gourmet Festival. Scheduled from November 9 to 19, the festival promises a culinary spectacle with more than 70 chefs, 20 national vineyards, and 32 participating restaurants. It’s estimated that over 25,000 gastronomy enthusiasts will converge on the city for the event.
Each participating restaurant will collaborate with a celebrated chef to curate a gourmet menu during this ten-day gourmet extravaganza. Food aficionados will have the opportunity to savor delectable cuisines at popular establishments like Café des Artistes, Barrio Bistro, El Dorado, Azafrán by Michael’s, Bocados, and Amixtli, ensuring a dining experience of the highest caliber, perfectly paired with exquisite wines.
The festival isn’t limited to dinners alone. This year’s edition is set to introduce an array of exclusive events, including the Grand Gourmet Village Inauguration, The Exclusive Night of the Stars, a captivating pink dinner show with a sea view, the much-anticipated Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Safari, Vinoma Tasting, and five intimate chef’s tables, amongst other culinary delights.
The event has always been a magnet for culinary giants. Past participants have included Michelin Star recipients such as Chef Carlos Gaytan from Tzuco Restaurant, Chef Ramses Navarro, and the celebrated Chef Kori Sutton, the champion of Hell’s Kitchen. This year is no exception, as the roster boasts both national and international culinary talents like Thierry Blouet and Lara Castellón, ready to tantalize taste buds with their unique culinary creations.
In its illustrious 28-year journey, the Gourmet Festival has seen participation from over 900 chefs from around the globe, attracting more than 600,000 food enthusiasts. It proudly stands as Mexico’s most esteemed and long-standing Food & Wine event, bolstering Puerto Vallarta’s reputation as the quintessential gourmet destination.
The city is ready, the chefs are eager, and diners from around the world await what promises to be another unforgettable edition of the Gourmet Festival.
