Short and sweet today, my friends.  Like yesterday.  Like that Dole Whip you voted through to the next phase of our selection process.  Sweet!

Between Saturday and Sunday, you afforded 17 more Epcot Food & Wine “masterpieces” a chance at earning a coveted place in your Pre-Festival Top 25.  They are:

• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans – Brazil
• Potato and Leek Waffle with Beer-braised Beef – Belgium
• Ricotta & Zucchini Ravioli – Sustainable Chew
• Yuca Soufflé topped with Griddled Cheese – Dominican Republic
• Warm Chocolate Pudding – Ireland
• Seared Sea Scallop – Scotland
• New England Lobster Roll – Hops & Barley
• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips – Africa
• Cheese Fondue – Cheese Studio
• Beef Empanada – Patagonia
• Chocolate-covered Cannoli – Italy
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles – China
• Chicken Marsala – Italy
• Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet – France
• Grilled Beef Skewer – Patagonia
• Dole Whip – Refreshment Port
• Baklava – Morocco

Thanks, again, for your participation and support this past weekend, everyone.  Almost 500 votes cast!  Hopefully you’re as excited for this year’s festival as us.  That vote total suggests you are!