Over 450 people attended the JCC Denver's Latkes and Lights event, featuring a latke competition, vendors, a menorah competition, and live music. Restaurants competed for the perfect latke, judged on texture, crispiness, and onion flavor.
Latkes with a vegetarian carrot “lox,” from Odell’s Bagel at the JCC ’s third annual latke competition in Denver on Dec. 15, 2025. More than 450 people gathered at the JCC Denver last Sunday for a latke competition , and the aroma of potato pancakes filled the air outside the building and into the parking lot.
“You don’t want your latkes falling apart or too soggy, it’s got to have a good crisp on the outside, and should hold up when you pick it up without flopping or breaking,” Pollack explained. “There should also be a hint of onion in there. Our mix includes onion and garlic powder, as well as scallions, giving it different layers of onion flavor.”
A latke topped with roasted beets from Safta at the third annual latke competition at the JCC in December 2024. “I’m an apple sauce guy,” said Steve Shander, owner of Latke Love. “My family never really made latkes when I was growing up, so I had to do them as an adult.” Rosenberg’s will be offering a special Hanukkah menu from December 25-29 featuring six packs and 12 packs of their award-winning latkes with sides of apple butter and creme fraiche. The menu also includes sufganiyot, doughnuts filled with raspberry jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar, which are common Hanukkah offerings in the Sephardic Jewish tradition.
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