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Some of our favorite shots of Latke Festivals from the past, since our very first celebration in 2008

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2018 Latke Festival Winners 

JUDGES’ CHOICE ‘BEST OVERALL’ WINNER: Benchmark

Hoppin' John Latke
with black-eyed peas, rice and potato latke, bbq brisket, braised collards, crispy onions

JUDGES’ CHOICE ‘BEST TRADITIONAL’ WINNER: Veselka

Dima’s Sweet and Savory Short Rib Latke
with slow braised short ribs, prune reduction, micro greens

JUDGES’ CHOICE ‘BEST CREATIVE’ WINNER: Kulushkat

Falatke
A falafel latke

PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER: Veselka

Dima’s Sweet and Savory Short Rib Latke
with slow braised short ribs, prune reduction, micro greens


All 2018 Participants & Their Latkes 

AeroFarms/Sylvia Center
“Latke-purria” - a Latke inspired by where we are and where we’re from. Presented by Cooks for Health students from the Williamsburg Community Center in Brooklyn.

BAM Cafe
Potato Bacalao Latke - mantecato, roasted red peppers and Taggiasca olives

Benchmark Restaurant
Hoppin' John Latke - black-eyed peas, rice and potato latke, bbq brisket, braised collards, crispy onions

Bricolage / Pearl Street Caviar
Crispy Taro Latke - Szechuan peppercorn cured arctic char, preserved lemon creme fraiche, caviar, dill

BRINS Jam & Marmalade
Yuca and Russet Latke - hot chili salsa brava and lemon & saffron aioli.

Claudette
Latke Niçoise - house made harissa , olive oil poached tuna, niçoise tapenade, grated egg

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
Red Bliss, Taro & Leek Latke - tangy braised short rib and pomegranate reduction

Feisty Flavors Catering
Curry Potato Latke - mango chutney and tamarind sauce

FONDA
Latkes Placeros - potato and purple sweet potato latke with Mexican crema, tomatillo serrano salsa verde, queso fresco and chives

FryGuys
The Lower East Side Latke - shredded potatoes and onions with a chive and garlic sour cream

Garden Court Cafe
Jeera Latke - spiced pickled persimmon with ginger infused crème fraiche

Jacob's Pickles
Sliced & Spiced Pastrami Latke - pastrami, spicy feta schmear, pickled mustard seeds, herbs

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Smoky Blue Latke - smoked blue fish latkes served with a horseradish creme fraiche

Korzo
Apple-Raisin Potato Latke - dill creme fraiche and Lancaster County porcini

Kulushkat
Falatke - a falafel latke

Little Red Kitchen Bakeshop
Sweet Potato Pie Latke - toasted pecans, bourbon caramel sauce and whipped cream

Mama O's
Kosha Kimchi Latke - a kosher kimchi latke minus the rabbinical supervision

Mae Mae Cafe
Beet Latke - cucumber salad, lemon verben aioli

Mike's Hot Honey
Blue Cheese Latke

The Norm at Brooklyn Museum
Sweet Potato Latke - petite salade of Brussels sprouts, cranberries and bacon

Orwashers
Hand-filled sufganyoit and a potato onion bread

Patina Restaurant Group
Yucca Latke - gulf shrimp, sweet corn crema, upland cress

Riss' Knishes
Potato & Onion Knish

Veselka
Dima’s Sweet and Savory Short Rib Latke - slow braised short ribs, prune reduction, micro greens

White Tiger
Korean Gamjajeon

Rise Flour
Rainbow Yam Latke - black garlic aspic, 8-day kimchi


2017 Latke Festival Winners 

JUDGES’ CHOICE WINNER: Benchmark

Plantain, Sweet Potato and Tortilla Latke
with Ancho-braised Chicken, Pickled Onion, and Crema
 

JUDGES' CHOICE RUNNERS UP:
The Sylvia Center & Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

The Sylvia Center's Cheesy Potato Latkes
with Hot Pepper Jelly

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola's Potato and Parsnip Latke
with Duck Confit Rillettes and Cranberry Gastrique
 

PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER: Shelsky’s

Latke Reuben
Caraway Seed-studded Latke, Stuffed with Riesling-braised Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese, topped with Russian Dressing and Corned Beef


All 2017 Participants & Their Latkes 

BAMcafé
Russet Potato Latke with Smoked Duck Breast and Katchkie Farm Hibiscus Rhubarb Jam

Baz Bagel + Restaurant
Baz Famous LOX-kes

Benchmark
Plantain, Sweet Potato and Tortilla Latke with Ancho-braised Chicken, Pickled Onion, and Crema

BK Chef
Confit Duck Latke with Chipotle Sauce

Burger & Lobster
"Everything Bagel" Latke with Scallion Aioli Lobster Salad

Cabot
Cabot Cheddar and Herb Latke

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
Potato and Parsnip Latke with Duck Confit Rillettes and Cranberry Gastrique

Garden Court Café
Crispy Potato Latke with Rock Shrimp and Spicy Lobster Sauce

Great Performances
Huitlacoche Latke with Queso Blanco, Chili Arbol and Avocado

Korzo
Apple Raisin Latke with Bryndza Quark and Crispy Heritage Pork Belly

Kulushkat
Falatke

Loreley Beer Garden
German Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon

Mae Mae Café
Sweet Potato & Yukon Gold Latke with Stewed Hudson Valley Apples and Mike's Hot Honey

R&D Foods
Deeply Rooted Latke with Beet, Carrot, Onion & Horseradish

Shelsky's of Brooklyn
"Latke Reeben" - Caraway Seed-studded Latke, Stuffed with Riesling-braised Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese, topped with Russian Dressing and Corned Beef

The Norm at Brooklyn Museum
Plantain Latke with Shrimp Ceviche and Jalapeño Cilantro Crema

The Sylvia Center
Cheesy Potato Latkes with Hot Pepper Jelly

Tudor City Steakhouse
Tudor City Latke with Bay Scallop Ceviche, Chive Oil and Edible Flower

Veselka
Potato Shiitake Latke topped with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Micro Greens, and Yuzu Dressing with Pomegranate Seeds and Pine Nuts