Thank you to all who took the time to enter this contest. It is your willingness to present your photographic efforts that make this worthwhile.
Arnie Peterschmidt
Honorable Mention: Chocolate 1 by Oldhiker
Honorable Mention: Christmas Pudding Part 2 by J. Rayner
Honorable Mention: Shrimp Cocktail by Walter Koenig
Honorable Mention: John Barreiro's perfect pizza
Third Place: One of ten courses at a dinner in Momoyama Onsen by Ken Zaret, great presentation and use of light.
Second Place: Leberkas und Bier by Markus Grompe. A wonderful meal of local specialties enjoyed in the open air.
First Place: Jasja van Leeuwen with this superb photo. I have no idea what this dish is but I see layers of beautifully prepared and presented complex specialties, browned around the edges, drizzled with rich sauce and garnished with fresh greens.