So, instead of writing a laboriously long blog post about how amazing the Food and Wine Festival was, let me just hit the high notes and tell you what we ate. Everything tasted amazing, except for the Taste of Scandinavia. I think it was just a preference thing, but that was the only dish Ryan and I didn't enjoy. I put some favorites below, but it was really hard to choose because everything, and I seriously mean everything, was so tasty!
Australia, Introduced: 1997
Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze
Belgium, Introduced: 2010
Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Canada, Introduced: 1996
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
Caribbean Islands, Introduced: 2011
Jerk Spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango ChutneyBacardi® Torched Cherry Frozen Cherry Limeade
Cheese, Introduced: 2010
Trio of Artisan Cheeses: Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese
Craft Beers
Leinenkugel Berry Weiss, Chippewa Falls, WI - Ryan Beer Favorite
Desserts and Champagne, Introduced: 2000
Nesquick Frozen Chocolate Foam
Fife and Drum
Red Stag Honey Tea Lemonade by Jim Beam® - RyChar Drink Favorite
Florida, Introduced: 2012
Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro
France, Introduced: 1996
Créme Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait
Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush
Germany, Introduced: 1996
Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
Greece, Introduced: 1996
Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
Hawaii, Introduced: 2011
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise - Char Food Favorite
Hops and Barley, Introduced: 2005
Linda Bean’s® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll
Samuel Adams Boston Lager®
Samuel Adams® Seasonal
Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®
17th Anniversary Festival Beer– Samuel Adams® Chocolate Bock - Char Beer Favorite
Ireland, Introduced: 2001
Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie
Mexico, Introduced: 1996
Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla
New Zealand, Introduced: 1997
Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad
Poland, Introduced: 1996
Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
Scandinavia, Introduced: 2011
Taste of Scandinavia: Cured Salmon, Herring and Shrimp Salad
Singapore, Introduced: 2005
Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce - Ryan Food Favorite
South Africa, Introduced: 1997
Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Braai Sauce
