Vallarta’s Own EL ARRAYÁN Awarded Prestigious “José Inés Loredo” National Award

The only restaurant in Puerto Vallarta to be recognized this year 

EL ARRAYÁN, dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of great food while defending the Mexican cultural identity tied to food and cooking traditions, announced today that they have received a significant award from the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Foods Industry (CANIRAC).  Earlier this month in Mexico City, CANIRAC President, Francisco Mijares Noriega, presented co-owner Carmen Porras this significant award and Carmen accepted on behalf of her partner Claudia Victoria, Chef Mariano Valdés and each and every member of the EL ARRAYÁN team.
Named after “Don José Inés Loredo”, this coveted prize represents Señor Loredo`s invaluable and intense promotion of Mexican cuisine. He was an example of professionalism and enthusiasm for the national cuisine as a beloved restaurateur and recognized author. Today, this prize is for restaurants that in their daily work, place Mexican gastronomy at the international level it deserves, extolling its concept and promoting its quality, while allowing each customer to be reminded of Mexico’s roots and its traditions with pride.
CANIRAC awards prizes in several categories to restaurants that excel in the restaurant business. Regional CANIRAC representatives nominate candidates for each of the different categories. There were 12 nominated restaurants from Puerto Vallarta and proudly, the only restaurant from Puerto Vallarta recognized this year, was EL ARRAYÁN.
The official prize ceremony and gala dinner was attended by personalities from the national gastronomic and the tourism world, the chamber`s regional and national representatives, authorities, institutional purveyors, and restaurateurs.
Come enjoy EL ARRAYÁN’s delicious and award-winning menu and discover for yourself all the flavors of Mexico at one location!  While there, make sure to check out their list of imaginative and original cocktails, or their diverse wine list.  EL ARRAYÁN is Downtown at 344 Allende, a short stroll from the Malecon. Open Wed. – Sun, 6pm to 11 pm. Visa, MasterCard and American Express Cards are accepted. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Reservations online at www.elarrayan.com.mx or by calling 222-7195.
 

IFC Cleft Palate Program

The International Friendship Club is holding Cleft Palate surgeries from August 4 to 7 at the Regional Hospital in Puerto Vallarta located at Calle Dinamarca y Noruega, Col. Villas Real.
In a recent press release, IFC Chairwoman Mandy MacLeay said “This program has been the foundation of our dedication to participate actively in the well being of our community by providing support to the families in need throughout the surrounding area. Bringing a healthy and beautiful smile to the face of a child is one of the ways we do it.”
For over 20 years the International Friendship Club through a group of devoted volunteers, have donated their time and expertise to this great cause.The Regional Hospital, Dr. Fuentes and his medical team from Guadalajara, many local merchants and for the first time this year the Smile Train organization have all been giving the IFC a hand to achieve this goal.
For further information on the organization, its goals, or for making a donation please visit their website at : ifcpv.com or call IFC's Medical Chair: Patricia Mendez at:01-329-298-1767

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