Every “game” needs to have a re-cap, don’t you think, my friends?  After all, you’re doing all of this work – voting for your favorite 2017 Food & Wine entrees.  Shouldn’t you see the results of your labors?

2016’s Piggy Wings: FRIED Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds. Will 2017’s ROASTED Pork Wings be as good?

Short and sweet, here it is – 30 entrees have been granted entry into Round #2 of voting.  Later this week, we’ll add 15 additional items to the list!  What are the delicacies that we’ve kept in the “competition”?  Behold!

From Week #1 – 

• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon – Canada
• Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich – Craft Beers
• Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette – Coastal Eats – NEW!
• Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, and Pickled Red Onions – Islands of the Caribbean
• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp – Australia
• Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese – Hops & Barley
• Grilled Beef Skewer – Patagonia
• Tequila Chipotle Shrimp on a Black Bean Huarache – Mexico *
• Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce – Thailand
• Chilled Scotch Egg wrapped in Sausage – Craft Beers
• Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Beef – France
• Beer-braised Beef with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes – Belgium
• Seared Scallops – Coastal Eats – NEW!
• Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce – Flavors from Fire – NEW!
• Crispy Pork Belly – Brazil

* Replaces Italy’s Braised T-Bone Lamb Chops.

From Week #2 –

• Crispy Chicken with Griddled Cornbread – Farm Fresh
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote – Belgium
• Beef Empanada – Patagonia
• Warm Indian Bread with Dips – India
• Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake – Thailand
• Kalua Pork Slider – Hawai’i
• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips – Africa
• Smoked Corned Beef – Flavors from Fire – NEW!
• Korma Chicken with Warm Naan Bread – India
• Artist Palette of Cheese and Wine – The Wine & Dine Studio
• Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon – Active Eats – NEW!
• Rib Eye Taco – Mexico
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache – Belgium
• Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese – Germany
• Brazilian Cheese Bread – Brazil

Remember, folks.  Stay tuned.  VOTING returns this Friday!  Epcot’s remaining dishes will vie for our favor – our last 15 spots in the 2nd Round.  Which ones will compete to make our collective “menu”?  Keep participating to find out!