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We’ve come a long way in this fight for tastiest slice in Beijing, but only one can wear the crown of crust. What's most exciting is: this year it will go to a first-time champion.
It was a tight race between two Final Four competitors who have come a long way in the first year. Great Leap Brewing had an unexpected leap into the Final Four after finishing ninth last year, but they just couldn’t overcome Pizza Saporita, who came just behind GLB for the #10 slot for 2018.
Pizza Cup 2019 says goodbye to this Great Leap pie
Meanwhile, the head-to-head between Tex-Mex hotspot Q Mex Bar and Grill (#8 seed last year) and Italian pizzeria Bottega (#3) was equally close to the very end, but Q Mex’s presence at the Pizza Festival and aggressive get-out-the-vote campaign carried their reinvented crust first across the finish line. In all, that means both of our Championship Round candidates are a couple of underdogs who have gone from traditionally being edged out of the Final Four to setting their sights on number one.
We also asked you to rank those of the Elite Eight round by how sad you were to see them leave. The final seedings as those stand were Tube Station at #5, La Pizza at #6, Gung Ho at #7, and finally Jing-A Taproom at #8.
There we have it, folks, your favorite pizza of 2019 will either be Q Mex Bar and Grill or Pizza Saporita. It’s not over yet, though, and if there was ever a time to cast your grease-stained ballot, it is right now.
Scan the QR code below to vote in 2019's Pizza Cup Championship Round!
Extra sauce with your pie?In the previous round, we also asked you to tell us how the Pizza Festival has changed your outlook on Beijing's saucy scene. Suffice it to say the Pizza Cup has once again changed hearts and minds .... and waistlines in the process:
The Pizza Cup has informed:-- 76 percent say they learned about new pizza places they had not heard of before-- 71 percent say they tried new pizza places they had not tried beforeThe Pizza Cup has stimulated appetites: -- 71 percent say they ate more pizza than ususal-- 54 percent say they consumed more beer than usual
and the Pizza Cup has once again changed minds:-- 63 percent say they changed their opinion on their favorite pizza in Beijing since the festival.
With that result, the losers of the Elite Eight then join the other 2019 knockouts for a final tally:
20. 3 Little Pigs by Andy's Craft Sausages 30. The Cheesecake Factory32. Lily's American Diner43. Xian at East, Beijing 46. Scott's Family Ristorante Italiano 49. Tavola Italian Dining 50. Lievito Gourmet Pizza and Bar 57. MIO, Four Seasons Hotel 64. BUONA BOCCA Italian Bistro 73. Via Roma, Kempinski Hotel 86. Flypizza & Hoodadak Chicken
Championship Round: Closes Tuesday, Nov 12, midday
Beijing's Best Pizza crowned: Tuesday, Nov 12, 4pm
So what are you waiting for? Get voting before midday Tuesday!
Sherpa’s, the official sponsor of the 2019 Beijing Pizza Cup, are offering new users RMB 50 off (min. spend RMB 99) food delivery and RMB 10 off any movie ticket purchased through the Sherpa's App. Simply scan the QR below and follow the instructions.
Images: the Beijinger, Great Leap Brewing