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Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide Beck's Best
12.06.08 (11:36 am)   [edit]
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the surrounding areas~ Most of us love to dine when in a new place or learn more about the town and area where we live! I live in Puerto Vallarta part-time and have been visiting since 1979, so if you desire info, write me anytime. Now you can purchase my famous spiral bound 107 page 362+ restaurants guide which has become a hit with visitors and local residents alike with places ranging from street food up to 5* dining. After 20+ years in the restaurant business, I have learned much about knowing and making tasty food. By June 2005, Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide Beck's Best had progressed from a small document emailed for free into the largest most up-to-date dining guide in the PV Bay Area. For many years, I have hiked from spot to spot, dining, taking notes and pictures, talking to owners and managers. Though fun and rewarding, it had gotten quite costly figuring in the food, beverages, airfares, rentals and taxis. Many told me it was time for a small compensation for this work which is a great benefit to visitors and residents alike, edited almost daily. I do not receive free meals nor accept advertisement, calling it my labor of love. I publish works in most major PV area English language newspapers and magazines and have recorded a radio program for Paco Ojeda's the VU. I am a food columnist for the Banderas News online. I am proud to release the latest 2008/2009 edition. My website is: www.cafepress.com/vallartaguide or www.lulu.com/content/132501 Also available in PV at: Agave Grill, Morelos 589 near Aldama, inside La Casa del Tequila DT. bANANaCANtiNA, Amapas 147 at Púlpito, 2nd floor OT/SS. Boca Bento, Casa Iguana, Avenida 5 de Mayo 455, Mismaloya El Arrayán, Allende 344 DT. Lucy's CuCu Cabana, Basilio Badillo OT/SS. Mariscos Polo's, Francisco I. Madero 376 OT/SS. PVRPV, Pino Suárez 210 at Francisco I. Madero OT/SS. Rainbow Tee-Shirts, Púlpito OT/SS. Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Barra de Navidad Km. 24, 3 Km. past Boca de Tomatlán, via El Tuito bus. Gary R. Beck San Francisco, CA./Puerto Vallarta, JAL. Owner/Editor http://groups.yahoo.com/group... http://groups.yahoo.com/group... Here is a small sample from my hardcopy spiral-bound guide: El Arrayán Allende 344 near Miramar DT. 222-7195 www.elarr... info@elarray... 6pm-10pm Closed Tuesday and August. Delightful owner Carmen Porras E.'s and Chef's traditional menu choices of appetizers are plentiful to share for dinner. Named for the Jaliscan flowering tree found in the restaurant's courtyard, this spot offers old Mexican family recipe specialties including impressive pozole de... 4 quesadillas filled with Oax and...chicken breast pasilla and tomatillo 130p, chiles en nogada, very fine beef tenderloin mole 160p, pork Pibil with habañero and black bean escabeche 180p...Open kitchen and lovely romantic partially covered courtyard, featuring an array of art, including local Huichol work, with traditional Mexican influence. Attentive service with abundant portions. Sat. 7:30pm features live music...In 2007, again voted by Virtual Vallarta readers “Best Mexican”... bANANaCANtiNA Amapas 147 at Púlpito, 2nd floor above their casual Choco Banana OT/SS. 222-2114 www.banana pvbananacantina@ chocobananacanti@y 4-11pm Closed Monday, Tuesday and June 1-October 15. Owner Debbi Egan's exotic contemporary gathering space with iron tables, leather furniture, lime and red walls, hanging metal globes and wall candles. Virtual Vallarta's Best New Restaurant 2006. Contemporary Mexican cuisine as bruschetta with...spring rolls [3] with shrimp and teriyaki, Caesar salad, with chicken or shr...romaine apple salad with goat cheese empanadas, arugula with pomegran...avocado, mango and shrimp sal, almond crusted shrimp fritter with garlic jam and, crab ravioli basil cream, slow roasted achiote pork with...mango sea bass...Voted 2007... Boca Bento Casa Iguana Avenida 5 de Mayo 455, Mismaloya. Stewart and Monika Haverlack took over management of Casa Iguana suite resort right off the Mismaloya Highway 200 [Barra de Navidad], moving their fixture of fine dining on Basilio Badillo...achiote miso marinated broiled sea bass fillet with sautéed zucchini, sticky rice in a sweet soy glaze and cilantro chard sauce. The moist delightful flesh was actually red from the marinade and swayed us into thinking it was salmon. Chipotle dusted grilled jumbo shrimp Diablo [6] was a taste bud exciter, served with Pad Thai. The ribs here are... Lucy's Cucu Cabana Basilio Badillo OT/SS. Hard to find traditional Mexican creations. Very whimsical. Rainbow Tee-Shirts Púlpito OT/SS. High quality tee-shirts made for order or from stock. Many colors and styles. Agave Grill Morelos 589 near Aldama, inside La Casa del Tequila DT. 222-2000 agavegrill@pro www.agavegrill.c Noon-11pm Authentic Mexican restaurant with open kitchen in a romantic hacienda featuring an agave tequila tasting room in the front, creates wonderful Mexican dishes as cream shrimp soup 59p, pollo mole poblano 139p, huachinango Vera, panela cheese with nop...pastel Azteca Vegetarian [souffle-style layered tortillas]... fine desserts are chocolate truffle with coconut strawberry and banana mousse with rice...Tequila tasting dinners... Mariscos Polo's Francisco I. Madero 376 between Insurgentes and Aguacate in Hotel Lina OT/SS. 306-8944/044-322-113-0364 CP www.vallarta-i... Noon-10pm Closed Tuesday. Some of the area's best seafood at owner Polo's [Leopoldo Dueñas] colorful café include marlin taco 8p, ceviche tostada 7p...seafood fettuccine al chipotle diablo 76p, fish fillet 70-90p [fantastic special fish with mushroom wine...octopus ajillo, shrimp 130-145p, seafood cazuela [casserole] 63/73p and creamy coconut caramel flan... Plantation House Café Vallarta Botanical Gardens Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km. 24, 3 Km. past Boca de Tomatlán 044-322-105-7217 [CP] www.pvb... pvbotanicalgardens@... 10am-6pm Closed Monday. Chef Miguel Ruíz offers eclectic dishes served open air amidst hanging and potted plants, especially orchids, overlooking a pool and gardens. Carnitas stew 140p, individual pizzas baked in brick wood-burning oven 120-140p, cheeseburger with fries and organic salad 90p, tortilla soup 60p, chicken mushroom quesad...
 
Puerto Vallarta: Bahía Bonita condo on Jacarandas
12.06.08 (11:29 am)   [edit]
Escape! I still have a couple openings available for my condo. Anytime between December 6th until January 19th and 11 days end of January. 2 week minimum stay, better rates the longer you reside. Email me privately. Bahía Bonita condo on Jacarandas, corner Manuel Diéguez, 1 block south of Basilio Badillo [Restaurant Row], SouthSide Alta Vista, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico /wk. /mo. *Dec 6, 2008 - Dec 26, 2008 $615 1970 Dec 26, 2008 - Jan 2, 2009 $615 1970 occupied *Jan 2, 2008 - Jan 19, 2009 $615 1970 Jan 19, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009 $615 1970 occupied *Feb 18, 2009 - Mar 1, 2009 Special Total $800 Mar 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2009 $615 1970 occupied *Mar 31, 2009 - May 14, 2009 $390 1355 May 14, 2009 - Jun 9, 2009 $390 1355 occupied *Jun 9, 2009 - Oct 14, 2009 $390 1355 Oct 14, 2009 - Nov 25, 2009 $655 1990 occupied *Nov 25, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010 $655 1990 Jan 1, 2010 - Apr 1, 2010 $655 1990 occupied *Available Policy for distant rentals is 25% deposit on booking, 25% 6 months before arrival and then 50% 90 days before arrival. If it is soon, all 100% is due upon reservation. Methods of payment are bank check, cashier's check, money order [all sent directly to me] or PayPal to my email address. The latter method must include a 5% fee since this is what PayPal charges deposits to my account. Payments up to 90 days prior are refundable if place becomes rented; within 90 days, cancellation results in all money paid becoming a credit for a future rental, nonrefundable. Please reserve very early as my place books far in advance during high season. Rates vary by number of weeks and month and time of the year. Discounts may be arranged, as for prior guests and length of stay. Ask me for pix available of my one bedroom condo with pool, garden, cable TV, DSL Internet or try: http://travel.webshots.com/al... or www.flickr.com/photos/71658694@N00 Here is info for your consideration: Property Details: This charming quiet 1 King size bedroom sleeps 1-2, 1 bath, view, up one short flight of steps, pool, well-maintained, cable TV and DSL Internet, warm and wonderful vacation condo is ideally located centrally to everywhere in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. This homeowner has gone the extra mile to make this a comfortable and enjoyable home. This nonsmoking (outside on deck only, please) condo home enjoys a partial view of the city and the Bay of Banderas. There is a great deck overlooking the pool for early morning coffee or a drink in the evenings for sunset and later fireworks. The home is fully equipped with all the amenities of your own home. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the tools for an excellent meal. Appliances are new. This is a great find in the heart of Vallarta. This home does request a 14 day minimum stay, but will negotiate weekly stays from after Easter to Oct. 14. Features: Patio Deck with table for 4 Pool Street Parking (ample) Air Conditioning Furnished Smoking (on deck only, please) Partial Bay and City Views Stove/Oven/Microwave Refrigerator/Freezer Coffee Maker and Grinder Blender Bottled Water Ceiling and Floor Fans Cable TV Broadband Internet Access CD Player/Alarm Clock Linens/Towels/Bedding Kids Allowed Pets Allowed if well-behaved and on leash in common areas Housekeeper Services: Friday, Once per week. Before you visit if one week only. Extra laundry services available; ask keeper for costs. Local Information: Restaurants within 1 Min. Walk Shops within 1 Min. Walk Beach: Playa Los Muertos within 5 Min. Walk Laundry within 1 Min. Walk Hospital within 2 Min. Walk Taxi within 1 Min. Walk (front door) Buses within 1 Min. Walk one block to Basilio Badillo: north to Mega, Soriana, Hotel Zone, El Pitillal, Sam's and WalMart 5.5 pesos; or V. Carranza at Aguacate south to Boca, Mismaloya and El Tuito 15 pesos. Rental Rate Notes: Rates do not apply to Christmas/New Year's holiday period, unless you are in the condo for an extended period before/after the holidays. Discounts may be arranged according to length of stay and if money check sent directly. There will be no refunds due to acts of God, nature, weather or weather related situations, mechanical failure, earthquake, etc. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. The property owner or any of his agents shall not be held responsible for any injury, loss, illness or damage to any person or property of persons occupying rental property. The rights, if any, of a person occupying the rental property to seek recourse against the property owner or agents for any injury to the person or property of the person shall be governed by the laws of Mexico and determined exclusively by the courts of Mexico having proper jurisdiction. The property owner or agents shall under no circumstance be responsible for any disturbance or inconvenience to guests occupying his rental property for the actions of its neighbors or the surrounding area. Gary San Francisco, CA./Puerto Vallarta, JAL. garyrbeck1@yahoo.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group... http://www.cafepress.com/vall... http://www.lulu.com/content/1...