For the unfamiliar, a latke is a fried potato pancake traditionally served by Jews during Hanukkahāthink half nugget, half french fry. But much, much yummier.
Ordinarily, a latke might be flavored with onion and topped with apple sauce or sour cream. Itās pretty darn good as-isābut for Latkepalooza, Philadelphia's celebration of the iconic potato pancake, some of the areaās top chefs have kicked the traditional treat up about, well, eight notches.
Thatās right: the creative minds from restaurants like Midatlantic, Supper, Estia and Jones (to name just a few) will put their own spin on the potato pancake.
For this year's eighth annual event, thereāll be face painting, clowns and activities for families in addition to all the fried potato fun.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children. The festivities run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gershman Y (401 S. Broad St.), Sunday, Dec. 5. For more information, call 215.446.3021, or visit the Gershmanās Web site.