NEWS RELEASE

 NEWS RELEASE
U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Statement of Daniel F. Keller, U.S. Consul General to Guadalajara, concerning statements attributed to U.S. Consular Agent in Puerto Vallarta

Guadalajara, Jal., July 13, 2011—I am deeply disturbed by statements which appeared in a recent news report published by at least two news media organizations based in Puerto Vallarta under the headline, “Preocupa a Consulado Inseguridad en Puerto Vallarta.” 

The statements, which are attributed secondhand to U.S. Consular Agent Sra. Kelly Trainor, are taken out of context and attribute to Ms. Trainor things she did not say.  Moreover, the statements are made to falsely imply that the U.S. Consulate is concerned by the present security conditions in Puerto Vallarta.

The U.S. Consulate General has issued no advisories against travel to Puerto Vallarta and is not aware of any incidents that would have a significant impact on our current security assessment.  The Consulate is prepared at all times to respond to legitimate inquiries from media representatives -- which did not happen in this case, American citizens, and other interested parties.  This specific report, regrettably, is irresponsible and does not meet the standards of professional journalism. 

Summer Special

• Tatewari Spa

GOURMET EXPERIENCE

Our wonderful restaurant "La Casona" is parcicipating as one of the founders of this project  called "GOURMET EXPERIENCE, PROGRESSIVE DINING AT RIVIERA NAYARIT," which will begin Friday, July 15th and will be taking place every Friday fortnightly for five months, culminating on December 16th.

The project is a fusion between 3 Hotels:

- Restaurant "La Casona" - Chef Eugene Villafaña & Tlaltekiti Rivera

- Restaurant "Nicksan" - Mgr. Alberto Gonzalez

- Restaurant "Lucca" - Chef Kunibert Lengger and Chef Claudio Hotter.

At each restaurant, the chefs will give participants an explanation of the dining experience and the union between Chefs and the hosting restaurants, seeking to strengthen the food culture of the Riviera Nayarit

Objective:

—      Provide a unique dining experience to our guests, guests of the other 2 hotels, residents of Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas and the visitors of the Riviera Nayarit through the initial binding of the three prestigious brands of restaurants

(La Casona in Villa La Estancia, NICKSAN in Marival Residences and Lucca in Grand Velas) and their Chefs, thus gaining a significant position in the culinary field in conjunction with the Riviera Nayarit brand to make this a gourmet destination.

Live and Enjoy “GOURMET EXPERIENCE”.

An incredible experience in which you can enjoy a delicious dinner of 6 courses (2 courses in each restaurant) with their respective wine from our Sponsor Casa Madero, achieving a perfect blend with each dish.

The tour begins at the Welcoming Restaurant (this depends on the number of tour), at the end of the tasting, with the help of FIBBA the attendees will be transported in the Turibus to the following restaurants and at the end they will be transported to the hotel where they started the Tour, to end the experience.

Important Information:

—     Event open to public in general, the tours will be held every Friday fortnight, which are divided into 3 tours (1 tour per day) which will start in at a different restaurant depending on the number of tour.

—     Schedule from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Estimated Duration 50 min per restaurant.

—     All clients will be transported on the Turibus provided by FIBBA

Six-course Menu including the winethat      best goes with each dish,

Wine provided by Casa Madero.

—     There will be a Welcome Cocktail at the beginning of each tour

—     Tickets sold at the concierge desk in each resorts

—     Price per person per $ 1,100.00 pesos ($100 USD) includes TAX and service

—     Locals have a 15% discount

These are some pictures from the inauguration of the event.

Chef Villafaña & Chef Rivera

Opening Ceremony

The Staff









For further information go to www.facebook.com/VLEFlamingos
or call 2269700 ext. 6040 chef Villafaña
Tour begings Friday July 15th at 5:50pm, at La Casona.
Don't miss it!