Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast

This week we are going to be talking about my favorite restaurants in paradise and actually talking with a few of them. I have a lot of favorites but these are neighborhood favorites in and near Zona Romantica in Puerto Vallarta. 

Puerto Vallarta Suffers a Day of Violence Following The Death of CNGJ Jalisco New Generation Cartel Head El Mencho. Puerto Vallarta Makes a Quick Recovery and Returns To Normal Operations Following One Day of Violence. Interviews With Vallarta Residents Who Witnessed The Roadblocks and Fires During Vallarta's Black Sunday Cartel Action.

This week we are going to talk to a country musician in paradise. You are going to meet Duncan Shadrack, who is from Kentucky in the good old USA. Duncan sings and plays guitar, and his bandmates Manola the drummer, Esteban the standup bass player and Angel on the fiddle found a snappy name for the band, they called it The Duncan Shadrack Band.

This week we are going to the Versalles Neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta to visit two restaurants and sport bars owned by Lawrence Goodwin and his wife Reanna. They are El Rey Bar and Grill PV and The Office PV, just three blocks away from each other. These two places are very popular hangouts in Versalles where one day it's a football game the next day, depending on the day it could be a drag show. Lawrence also is very deep into the tequila culture, and he will tell you about his tastings. Lawrence is the Agave Abogado.

This week you are going to meet two extraordinary ladies, one from the US, her name is Kim Easter and the other is Dale Bouayadi, Dale's from Canada. I learned so much from them about different organizations that help the needy in Vallarta who are the most vulnerable. And how anyone with the will, and a good heart, and the will, and the time can do good deeds on their own terms for the community and help whomever they choose to help.

Soco's, restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, they serve good old fashioned traditional Mexican breakfast dishes as well as some north of the border favorites. It's a family affair at Soco's. We'll be talking with Socorro, Soco for short as well as her son, Sergio about their very popular restaurant.

This week we are going have a little fun with a local Vallarta band who have been really busy rocking the town during the off season, and are warming up for their 4th year of stealing the hearts and souls of their fans, it's the band called The Lovers.

An interview with Chef Julio about the History of Gaby's Restaurant, the food, and his Puerto Vallarta cooking classes.

Thhis week we visit the Romantic Wok Restaurant. They serve Thai and Chinese Street food fresh, right out of their dueling woks stationed in front of their sweet cozy romantic restaurant, on calle Jacarandes in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. You will meet James Sabatini and his business partner Eddie Aguilar.

This week we have a sweet story with a happy ending. We are going to be meeting Brian Scott Carey and his partner Phillip Wier-----who are the owners a gourmet hotdog restaurant on Basillio Badillo in Zona Romantica,  Salchidogo. Brian and Phillip just brought one of Vallarta's favorite hamburgers, Jean's Classic Burgers from Plaza Marina, to their hotdog restaurant in the Romantic Zone Making it Salchidogo and Jean's Classic Hamburgers. A match made in heaven.

Gerry Cohen has been selling Cuban Cigars in Puerto Vallarta for 25 years at his cigar Oaisis La Casa Del Habano in Centro Puerto Vallarta

Brent originally from Austin Texas, does a weekly English language news show with his cohost Jessy Ruiz where they deliver to their viewers the local Puerto Vallarta news, including local sports, special events and even tips for the expat English speaking community in Puerto Vallarta.

An interview with Chef and Creator of Let's Pho PV Vietnamese Kitchen, Charlie Huynh at his Puerto Vallarta Location of Let's Pho.

An interview with Christena Callaghan Founder and CEO of Angels For Mexico. A charity organization in Canada that sends firefighting equipment and trains Mexican firefighters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Kevin and Inge McGuinness share their love of Puerto Vallarta by giving visitors information about Happy Hours, bar hopping, local craft beers, taco stands, cheap eats, local hikes and more using Facebook Groups.

Restaurant Adobes in Puerto Vallarta is a Casual yet Romantic Restaurant Serving Delicious Mexican Cuisine and  International Dishes Chef Vicente Montes Has worked at Many Iconic Vallarta Restaurants like Cafe des Artistes, Le Bistro and The River Ca

Restaurant Le Bistro in Puerto Vallarta is a stunningly beautiful French bistro on the Isla Cuale. Dine in elegance riverside to live music at this classic restaurant restored with care by Grupo La Palapa. Also an interview with volunteers Lisa and Billy, at RISE, a children's shelter in Puerto Vallarta.  Also the story of Juan Diego.

Formerly Vallarta Food Bank, Vallarta Cares Also Provides Basic Medical and Dental Services, Clean Water, English Classes and More to Qualifying Families and Individuals in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico

El Torito Restaurant is an Iconic Vallarta Bar-b-q and Sports Bar in Marina Vallarta, Ghost Tours in Puerto Vallarta with Vallarta Ghost Walk, and Tour Vallarta Murals with Vallarta Art and Mural Walk

This week we are going to meet some very dedicated Volunteers with an organization called International Friendship Club, or in Spanish, Club International de la Amistad, who's main goal is to  raise money for Cleft Palate surgery, for children in the community. The International Friendship Club raises charity funds by giving tours of some of the finest homes in Puerto Vallarta. 

Jardin de Humo Restaurant in El Tuito, an hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. They specialize in BBQ and smoked meat dishes Plus a bar with atmosphere. Then visit a real dive bar in Cinco de diciembre in Puerto Vallarta, The Gusto Lounge. Meet Sergio Acosta

Book a Fishing Adventure or a Quad in Mayto with Granger at Roosterfish Safari Granger Russo, Talks About a 1,200 year old Indian Village he Discovered in Mayto, an Archaeological Treasure The Vallarta Garden Club Has a New President, Sunny Rossi

Colonia Paso Ancho, Up River From the Romantic Zone, Puerto Vallarta. Irma serves Mexican, American & Canadian Comfort Food and Daily Specials Puerto Vallarta History Folklore: Silver, Smokey the Cowboy and The Quinta Maria Cortez With Otto Andriadis

eats I'll be taking you to a cute traditional Mexican restaurant in the Cinco de Diciembre neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta Called Gorditas Rienllos Lolita. They have great food and a really cute story about the day the circus came to Puerto Vallarta.

Qulture  Restaurant Bar and Art Co-Op in Puerto Vallarta Has Great Happy Hour Specials Food and Entertainment Try Street Food with Manny and His Food Tour Company, Spicy Vallarta Food Tours Puerto Vallarta Has a Card Club Called Coco's Bridge Club. 

Hotel Rinconcito is a beautiful property built on an almost deserted  Beach on Playa Mayto. 2 hours south of Puerto Vallarta. The Hotel El Rinconcito serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at their lovely on site restaurant. Also 2 bars on the property serving all kinds of drinks. We hear about the history of the hotel from owner Fernando Hererra who's dad discovered the place years ago. Also an interview with Machi at Machi's Bar BQ in El Tuito, and Matty and Jesse have a new place in El Tuito as well, Salud Restaurant and Bar. You can rent Salud Restaurant out for a party or event. Vallarta news and more...

Edgar Rivas is a mezcal taster and is going to give us a real lesson on Tequila, Mezcals and the local moonshine here in the Vallarta Area, Raicilla. You will love Edgar. We have some local Vallarta news as well

Meet Canadian Expat Allan Carswell,  Actor, Entertainer, Director, Builder and Entrepreneur Living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Allan Carswell Donates His Time to RISE, a Local Children's Shelter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Pop-up Art Shows by Hecho a Mano PV in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Pueblo Magico Mascota is Just a Short 2 and a Half Hour Drive From Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Hotel Encanto De La Sierra is a Lovely 4 Star Hotel Centrally Located within Walking Distance of Important Sites in Mascota, Jalisco

Talented Singer and Entertainer in Paradise Kevin Anthony II Talks About His Life in Puerto Vallarta Theater and Entertainment Venues in Addition to His New Real Estate Career

This week we are visiting some old friends who have moved to new locations and new friends who have moved to old locations. We'll meet Jesus Adolfo Garcia Plascencia, one of family at La Huerta BBQ, where El Rio BBQ used to be. Jesus will give us a little bit of history of the place, so stay tuned. We also had a chance to listen to the band, The Stixx while we were at La Huerta for the afternoon. I got Fher Aguilera, their drummer and vocalist to sit down with me to talk about the band and their upcoming schedule. We will be visiting Carlos Rodriguez, the owner of The Circle Bar, an old time bar that just moved to the Rio Cuale. Then we head up into the upper reaches of the Romantic Zone to visit with Tom Findley at Bar Frida 4.0. , so another old bar moving to new digs there.

A visit to Vallarta Food Bank to discuss needs and wants in Puerto Vallarta following hurricane Lydia. Also This week Vallarta celebrates beer at the Beermaster's Festival at Parque Hidalgo in Cinco de Diciembre

A group of American and Canadian Expats Discuss The life they live in the Village of Boca de Tomatlan, South of Puerto Vallarta. They talk about the needs in the community.

This week we head south to the little seaside village of Quimixto. We are going to take a ride with our buddy, friend of the show Super Mario. Captain Morga, from Boca de Tomatlan down to Quimixto, which is just south of Playa Las Animas.

This week on The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast we visit with Michael Tolleson Robles, Artistic, Autistic Savant, and owner of Galleria Robles in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. We go upstairs from the Gallery to his new restaurant Savante, Fine Cuisine,

Samuel Resendiz is an Underwater Photographer Born in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Specializing in Photography in The Bahia de Banderas, Mexico's Largest and Deepest Bay.

This week on The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast we visit with Kathleen and Todd Atkins from Lix Homemade Ice Cream. We talk about their 3 location and some new items coming to their menú. Then we chat with Ada and Stefan, YouTubers in Vallarta...

Jean's All American Hamburgers is Located in Plaza Marina along the main drag in Puerto Vallarta. Jean's serves hamburgers and cheeseburgers, French fries and even melt in your mouth brisket.

Whiskey Kitchen new location in Versalles and then we meet artist Viviana Nolberque who paints Murals and art made with recycled wood pallets. Vallarta turns 105.

At Casa de Las Orquideas You Will Dine in an Outdoor Garden, Surrounded by Beautiful Orchids

Naya Homes can manage your Puerto Vallarta Property. We talk with Humberto Pacheco about their services. Also we visit The Vallarta Food Bank to Talk about their new free medical clinic and about many services for the needy in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The Mismaloya Grill serves lunch and dinner overlooking the historic Playa Mismaloya, just 30 minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta.

Learn to Dance the Salsa or The Tango in a Puerto Vallarta Nightclub with Dance Instructor Israel Andalon. Israel also gives hiking tours. Hike to a Beach or Waterfall During the Day and Dance the Tango at Night with Israel Andalon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  

Pacific Vape Shop PV is Known as "The Locals' Vape Shop" Serving Puerto Vallarta locals and Visitors Alike, Since 2016 . At Pacific Vape Shop Puerto Vallarta, English and Spanish are Spoken Fluently for the Best Customer Service Experience

Emily Murray is an American Expat living in Puerto Vallarta, Doing Freelance Writing, Blogging, Teaching Yoga and Experiencing Life in Mexico

An interview with the owner of Blakes Restaurant and Bar at Puerto Magico in Puerto Vallarta. Also Mitch Regehr from Cacao Magico discusses a new mailing service from Vallarta to Canada and the US, Ship By Mail.

The Hotel Mercurio is a LGBTQ Friendly 28 Room Hotel in The Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The Hotel Mercurio, Puerto Vallarta is Recognized for Excellent and Friendly Service, Exceptional Value, Gourmet Breakfast and Unbeatable Location ...

Kika Gomez and Ernesto Garragos are Local Vallarta Artists Who Teach and Organize Classes and Workshops on Isla Cuale Expats Sunny Rossi and Mitch Kushner Talk about Volunteering to Help Restore The Isla Cuale in Puerto Vallarta with The Amigos de la Isla

Buying a Used Car in Mexico and Having it Properly Registered is Tricky, Pat's Plates can Help Can You Keep Your Car Purchased in The US, in Mexico? Pat's Plates Can Help you in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit Vallarta news and more.

Rising Star Chef Salvador Carrillo is Cooking Fabulous Mexican Fusion at His Restaurant La Tienda Grande, in Puerto Vallarta Chef Salvador Carrillo Opens His Newest Vallarta Restaurant, Masame, in Colonia Versalles, Puerto Vallarta