Wine and Food and People.....Oh My!!

No rest for Riviera Maya!!

From the 15th to the18th of March a food festival will take place in Cancun. Its little name: The Riviera Maya Wine and Food Festival. 2012 is the first edition. The festival challenges the food of the entire American continent! Those countries have now the opportunity each year to rival for first place for the best culinary artist!!
2012´s world best culinary artist is Spanish chef Ferran Adrian. He will be the guest of honor for this first edition!! The festival lasts 4 days. Every day, competitions and special events are organized to determine which culinary chef is the best one! All the festival is sponsored by many famous companies canvassed beforehand.
Some packages with tours companies are even available if you want to enjoy more of the region. Just go on the website and you will have an overview.
The Wine and Food Festival does not want to be only another activity on your calendar. They also have the willingness to reach out and  participate in the life of the locals!! Indeed, they chose a worthy local charity (which has helped seriously with the youth in difficulty): the festival will grant scholarships so that the students will have access into the University. Nice initiative!
On the 18th of July 2012, another food festival takes place: The Taste of Playa in Playa Del Carmen. This festival was born in 2009 and aims to challenge the local chefs. Tourists and locals can admire the variety and the quality of the Mexican food. Every year local chefs have to be very exigent with themselves and need to be more innovative –but by still respecting the traditional characteristics-in their dishes to outstrip their competitors.
If you are around the city, be sure to make a stop there and satisfy your taste buds!! In case you need more information, www.canada2playa.com and www.american-development.com are here to help you out!

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Mexico-Japan Strengthen Economic Ties

Mexico and Japan have come to solidify an important addition to the Economic Association Agreement. The Secretary Bruno Ferrari states that the outcome of the new addition to the agreement will mean that new growth opportunities are created that will directly benefit Mexico’s agriculture and livestock sectors in products such as orange juice, beef, pork and chicken.

Meanwhile Ikuo Yamahana, the Vice Minister for the Parliament for Foreign Affairs

of Japan says that the new addition represents a strategic priority to Japanese companies that seek an advantageous destination to invest, Mexico being a prime location and already a massive hub of foreign investment with an extensive trade agreement network.

Ferrari also commented that over the last five years, due to the Economic Association Agreement, there has been a large increase of trade and investment between the two economies. Japan has since become Mexico’s fourth trade partner on a global scale, the third largest supplier and the eighth largest buyer. Moreover, he detailed that Mexico has become the first official provider for products to Japan such as mango, melon, asparagus and chick-peas, which therefore translates into more benefits for Mexican farmers.

Both parties have also committed to further strengthening the Economic Association Agreement to continue expanding the benefits for both nations.

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Yaxche, Mayan Cuisine

Yaxche is a unique experience and you'll most probably eat something here you've never tried before. It is located in Playa del Carmen on the corner of the striking 5th avenue and 22nd street.

This restaurant with gourmet food that fully expresses the flavors of the Mayan culture. Their dishes use many local ingredients that the Maya have used since ancient times. The creative menu inspires you to experience flavors that will surprise and excite your taste buds.

The restaurant design is inspired by the ancient temples of the old cities. You'll see many beautiful examples of columns, reliefs, masks, and murals of the Mayan world.
Yaxche is an exceptional and award winning restaurant with excellent service and an attention to detail.
http://www.mayacuisine.com/

Tropical Restaurant & Bar

With more than 15 years of experience on the fifth avenue in Playa del Carmen, Tropical restaurant & bar offers a wide variety of breakfast meals with the traditional Mexican flavour.

The Tropical bar especial is fresh water, always prepared with fresh seasonal fruits such as lemon, lime, pineapple, melon and strawberry.

The owner, Gerardo Valades, opened this restaurant 15 years ago in the now famous fifth avenue, to delight both locals and tourists.

An important part of the success he has had during the years, is undoubtedly because of Chef Eduardo Beltral .

With 20 years of experience joined Gerado in this project since 1996.The menu is full of international and Mexican food. The Chef recommends the Falafel with a Mexican twist.If you are an early bird and enjoy good food, Tropical Restaurant is the ideal place for you, great coffee and a variety of freshly squeezed juice await you on fifth avenue between 8th and 10th in Playa del Carmen.

(source: The International.com)