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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