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Puerto Vallarta -
My fave restaurant in PV is
The Iguana
One of the Top Restaurants Where I Have Dined
Food View Service Ambiance 5-Star
https://casakimberly.com/the-iguana-restaurant-tequila-bar/
History of Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
The luxurious nine-suite boutique hotel, with an open-air rooftop restaurant, tequila bar, pool and an intimate spa, was lovingly created from the quaint side-by-side houses once owned by the star-crossed couple.
Casa Kimberly’s history begins in 1962, when Burton came to the sleepy fishing village of Puerto Vallarta to star in director John Huston’s classic The Night of the Iguana. Burton and Taylor had met a few years before, on the set of Cleopatra, and were in the whirl of a scandalous romance—she was still married to Eddie Fisher, he to Sybil Williams.
But they couldn’t bear to be apart. Perhaps as an oblique nod to propriety, Burton arranged for Elizabeth (as she preferred to be called) to stay in Casa Kimberly, directly across the street from his own casita. He built a bridge connecting the two—as handy for avoiding the paparazzi as it was for escaping their spirited fights—and gave Casa Kimberly to Taylor for her 32nd birthday in 1964. The lovebirds, who married and divorced each other twice, never lost their affection for Puerto Vallarta.
In 2010, Casa Kimberly was exquisitely renovated and reimagined. The pink marble heart-shaped tub commissioned by Liz, the lozenge-shape pool she and Burton both swam in, and the famous bridge known as the Puente del Amor have all been restored to their former glory.
In addition, the new Casa Kimberly boasts nine regal suites, each individually designed and appointed with magnificent antiques, crystal chandeliers, hand-painted tiles, and exquisite state-of-the art baths. Spacious patios with Jacuzzis and plunge pools take in Puerto Vallarta’s exquisite views, a Spa offers a custom menu of pampering, and The Iguana, a first-class restaurant with a contemporary Mexican menu and an adjacent top-flight tequila bar, take in the soft sea breezes as they cater to epicurean tastes and thirsts.
The spirit of the couple whose love put Puerto Vallarta on the map also wafts through Casa Kimberly. The luxuriant lifestyle personified by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton has been recreated and tailored for our 21st century guests.
About Restaurant
Casa Kimberly’s open air restaurant, The Iguana, overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an elegant but informal ambience.
Retractable walls take advantage of gentle coastal breezes and crystal chandeliers add soft light while water dances in the adjacent courtyard fountain. The dining room wraps around to an outdoor patio with shady palms and another central fountain. In between is nestled the boutique Tequila Bar, serving a wide array of top flight tequilas and mezcals, all made within driving distance of Casa Kimberly in the legendary region of Jalisco.
Executive Chef Jesus Suastegui has created a menu blending traditional Mexican dishes with modern culinary influences. Fresh, local and seasonal are his guiding principles.
The Iguana Tequila Bar specializes in the region’s best tequilas and mezcals. With several dozen top flight and often rare labels, this is a tequila aficionado’s dream.
Resident tequila experts can help acquaint newcomers to the heart and soul of this beloved spirit. A full bar and wine list including some renowned Mexican labels are also available. House specialty cocktails take advantage of local fruits, herbs and spices to create a uniquely enticing selection.
I L
ve This Place - First Time There Had a Chilled Soup That Was a Black-Bean Semi-Puree on One Half and the Other Half Was a Creamy Avocado - The Chef Had It Served Half and Half Like the Yin-Yang Sign
Soup Tasted Heavenly and Presentation Was Bad-Ass
Service is Like Should You Drop Your Napkin Waiter Catches It Before It Hits the Ground
Everything on the Menu is Phenomenal!
If You Are Taking a Wife/Girlfriend Here For Dinner and She Doesn't Offer Herself For Dessert - You Are Doing it Wrong.
Ocean Grill -
Great Spot for Lunch - Have to Get Their Via Boat aka "Water Taxi" Call Restaurant They Will Arrange - Very Cool Place - Awesome Food
https://oceangrill.mx/home
Built Out Over the Water on a Private Bay
Take Your Bathing Suits and Swim the Bay and Go to the Beach There
Here is Menu - Key Lime Pie for Dessert is Top Shelf
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/0a26033c-b921-4d55-8972-4de60d9a3fd9/Menu OG 2021 PDF ING.pdf
Le Kliff
View - Service - Food - 1st Class
Outside of Town - Worth the Drive
Menu
http://www.lekliff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Le-Kliff-Menu-Feb-2022_web.pdf
Pipi's -
Fun Atmosphere Mexican Food - Off the Beaten Path in Town - Great Margaritas Good Mexican Food
There Are Many Great Places to Eat There - Ask Around Be Adventurous - These Are Four I Hit Almost Every Visit There.
My fave restaurant in PV is
The Iguana
One of the Top Restaurants Where I Have Dined
Food View Service Ambiance 5-Star
https://casakimberly.com/the-iguana-restaurant-tequila-bar/
History of Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
The luxurious nine-suite boutique hotel, with an open-air rooftop restaurant, tequila bar, pool and an intimate spa, was lovingly created from the quaint side-by-side houses once owned by the star-crossed couple.
Casa Kimberly’s history begins in 1962, when Burton came to the sleepy fishing village of Puerto Vallarta to star in director John Huston’s classic The Night of the Iguana. Burton and Taylor had met a few years before, on the set of Cleopatra, and were in the whirl of a scandalous romance—she was still married to Eddie Fisher, he to Sybil Williams.
But they couldn’t bear to be apart. Perhaps as an oblique nod to propriety, Burton arranged for Elizabeth (as she preferred to be called) to stay in Casa Kimberly, directly across the street from his own casita. He built a bridge connecting the two—as handy for avoiding the paparazzi as it was for escaping their spirited fights—and gave Casa Kimberly to Taylor for her 32nd birthday in 1964. The lovebirds, who married and divorced each other twice, never lost their affection for Puerto Vallarta.
In 2010, Casa Kimberly was exquisitely renovated and reimagined. The pink marble heart-shaped tub commissioned by Liz, the lozenge-shape pool she and Burton both swam in, and the famous bridge known as the Puente del Amor have all been restored to their former glory.
In addition, the new Casa Kimberly boasts nine regal suites, each individually designed and appointed with magnificent antiques, crystal chandeliers, hand-painted tiles, and exquisite state-of-the art baths. Spacious patios with Jacuzzis and plunge pools take in Puerto Vallarta’s exquisite views, a Spa offers a custom menu of pampering, and The Iguana, a first-class restaurant with a contemporary Mexican menu and an adjacent top-flight tequila bar, take in the soft sea breezes as they cater to epicurean tastes and thirsts.
The spirit of the couple whose love put Puerto Vallarta on the map also wafts through Casa Kimberly. The luxuriant lifestyle personified by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton has been recreated and tailored for our 21st century guests.
About Restaurant
Casa Kimberly’s open air restaurant, The Iguana, overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an elegant but informal ambience.
Retractable walls take advantage of gentle coastal breezes and crystal chandeliers add soft light while water dances in the adjacent courtyard fountain. The dining room wraps around to an outdoor patio with shady palms and another central fountain. In between is nestled the boutique Tequila Bar, serving a wide array of top flight tequilas and mezcals, all made within driving distance of Casa Kimberly in the legendary region of Jalisco.
Executive Chef Jesus Suastegui has created a menu blending traditional Mexican dishes with modern culinary influences. Fresh, local and seasonal are his guiding principles.
The Iguana Tequila Bar specializes in the region’s best tequilas and mezcals. With several dozen top flight and often rare labels, this is a tequila aficionado’s dream.
Resident tequila experts can help acquaint newcomers to the heart and soul of this beloved spirit. A full bar and wine list including some renowned Mexican labels are also available. House specialty cocktails take advantage of local fruits, herbs and spices to create a uniquely enticing selection.
I L
ve This Place - First Time There Had a Chilled Soup That Was a Black-Bean Semi-Puree on One Half and the Other Half Was a Creamy Avocado - The Chef Had It Served Half and Half Like the Yin-Yang SignSoup Tasted Heavenly and Presentation Was Bad-Ass
Service is Like Should You Drop Your Napkin Waiter Catches It Before It Hits the Ground
Everything on the Menu is Phenomenal!
If You Are Taking a Wife/Girlfriend Here For Dinner and She Doesn't Offer Herself For Dessert - You Are Doing it Wrong.
Ocean Grill -
Great Spot for Lunch - Have to Get Their Via Boat aka "Water Taxi" Call Restaurant They Will Arrange - Very Cool Place - Awesome Food
https://oceangrill.mx/home
Built Out Over the Water on a Private Bay
Take Your Bathing Suits and Swim the Bay and Go to the Beach There
Here is Menu - Key Lime Pie for Dessert is Top Shelf
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/0a26033c-b921-4d55-8972-4de60d9a3fd9/Menu OG 2021 PDF ING.pdf
Le Kliff
View - Service - Food - 1st Class
Outside of Town - Worth the Drive
Menu
http://www.lekliff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Le-Kliff-Menu-Feb-2022_web.pdf
Pipi's -
Fun Atmosphere Mexican Food - Off the Beaten Path in Town - Great Margaritas Good Mexican Food
There Are Many Great Places to Eat There - Ask Around Be Adventurous - These Are Four I Hit Almost Every Visit There.
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