The "Stuff" Guide

I've been fooling for some time with the idea of writing an insiders guide to "stuff" in Vallarta and the other day I actually sat down at my new laptop (brought to us through the kindness of Canadian friends) and put fingers to keyboard. The idea was born when visiting friends would ask about quality places to eat and specifically that age old question: "where can we get good Mexican food?" There is no short answer since "Mexican food" is as varied as the country itself and since Vallarta is a port town, the best food is seafood prepared in the Mexican style. There are people out there looking for "Taco Bell" style ground beef smothered in sour cream and shredded cheddar but that just ain't real Mexican! So, it was with this in mind that I started my guide. I plan on writing about the likes of "Pescado Sarandeado," "Camarones al Coco," "Ceviche" and many other local specialties followed by an idea of where to get "the best" examples of these savory delights. Although I'm no expert food writer, I do consider myself a "foodie" which just means I think about food and seek out good food as often as possible and since I'm not being paid by any local restaurant, you can count on my advice as coming directly from my taste buds. If you have suggestions for specific topics you'd like info on, feel free to forward them. In the meantime, I'll keep plugging away at my little info guide and see what takes shape. Buen Provecho!