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BATTLE OF THE BRUSCHETTA IS BACK FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR AT POSTINO

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/28/26

Six rule-breaking flavors face off for a permanent spot on the menu, where guests will crown their champion

Postino welcomes back its annual Battle of The Bruschetta, a summer-long competition featuring six limited-time, wildly innovative recipes.

At Postino, bruschetta serves as a blank canvas: colorful, craveable, and made to share. It’s the all-day, anytime snack that can satisfy every craving, from the classic to the completely unexpected. Battle of the Bruschetta, which has become an annual tradition, is a way of celebrating the signature bite with limited-edition spins. This year, guests will vote between Cherry Mostarda (ricotta, cherry mostarda, mint), PB, Bacon, & Banana (an ode to The King, Elvis Presley), Roast Beef & Horseradish (topped with pickled red onions), Muffuletta (white cheddar, mortadella, olive tapenade), Smashed Pea (smashed peas, whipped feta, topped with spicy marcona almonds), and Pear & Cambozola (creamy, funky Cambozola topped with crispy pear and drizzle of spicy honey).

The battle lines are drawn starting June 15, with three distinct two-week “Series.” During each round, guests can order two competing limited-edition bruschetta flavors and vote on their favorite by scanning a QR code in-restaurant or visiting postino.com/battle-of-the-bruschetta-2026**. The two flavors that capture the most guest votes will go head-to-head at Postino from August 1 – 15, before the champion claims its permanent crown on the fall menu.

All limited-edition contenders were masterfully created by Postino team members. Past legendary battles have seen fan-favorites like the ‘French Onion’ and ‘Mexican Street Corn’ take the title. This year’s notable dates are:

  • Series #1: June 15 – 30| Cherry Mostarda vs PB, Bacon & Banana
  • Series #2: July 1- 14 | Roast Beef & Horseradish vs Muffuletta
  • Series #3: July 15 – 31 |Smashed Pea vs Pear & Cambozola
  • Championship: August 1 – 15: Top 2 from all series compete  
  • Champion announced on @postinowinecafe social media: August 17, 2026

WHEN: June 15 – August 15, 2026

POSTINO WINE CAFE KICKS OFF SECOND ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BRUSCHETTA

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Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/25/24

Bruschetta enthusiasts will once again cast their vote for a chance to secure their favorite seasonal bruschetta a permanent spot on the Postino menu

July 1 – September 15

 Postino WineCafé’s iconic bruschetta is throwing down this summer with the second annual Battle of The Bruschetta, a summer-long, bracket-style competition between four limited-time bruschetta recipes. Think four out-of-the-box innovative bites like French Onion (roasted garlic aioli, gruyere, braised white onions, melted brie), Buffalo Cauliflower (buffalo cauliflower, cambozola ranch yogurt, celery, chives) and Philly Cheesesteak bruschetta (roasted garlic aioli, chopped steak, caramelized onion and peppers, fondue, chili oil). For those with a sweet tooth, the Berry Mascarpone is made with blackberry mascarpone, graham cracker streusel, macerated blueberry, lemon, and powdered sugar. 

The competition begins July 1, with each “battle” running for 30 days. The finals begin September 1, with the champion crowned on September 16. During each battle, guests can order two competing bruschetta flavors and vote on their favorite by texting “BATTLE” to (602) 637-1510 for each round. And the champion bruschetta will earn a permanent spot on the Postino menu this fall for all to enjoy.

All competing bruschetta were masterfully created by Postino Executive Chefs who are now sharing their recipes with Postino lovers nationwide. Last year, over 28,600 votes were recorded across the country, crowning ‘Mexican Street Corn’ the winner, and earning it a spot on the current Postino menu.

  • Battle #1: July 1 – 31| Berry Mascarpone vs French Onion 
  • Battle #2: August 1- 31 | Philly Cheesesteak vs Buffalo Cauliflower 
  • Battle #3 (Championship): September 1 – 15 | Winners of Battle #1 and #2
  • Champion announced on @postinowinecafe social media: September 16, 2024