Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

#1

Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 11:44am

Where do you like to get potato pancakes?

I get them at the Polish Tea Room but sometimes they are too greasy.

Best ones I have had are at Odessa Restaurant near Tompkins Square Park.

And you?

#2

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 12:23pm

Firebird Russian Restaurant with caviar
Restaurant Row.
Top it off with Honey vodka. Sandra owes me big time! So does Benji.

Updated On: 9/29/05 at 12:23 PM

#3

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 12:32pm

Wow, thanks, Corine 2.

I like Firebird, it's jazzy.

Saw Sally Mayes there once and she was excellent...

#4

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 12:51pm

They don't call them latkes? Or is that just a Jewish thing?

#5

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 12:53pm

Come to my house and I will make some for you guys My grandmother raised me on these- I love them!

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#6

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 1:02pm

I love Firebird more for the decor. It is so romantic.
They did the most glorious Vip party for the Drama Desk awards a few years ago, I am still speechless from the detail! They made a great impression. They know how to throw a party, but I SUPERVISED!
It is a sexy place. Maybe Benji will do it next year!

Updated On: 9/29/05 at 01:02 PM

#7

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 1:12pm

Yes, Firebird is snazzy as hell, with a sort of old Russian opulence about it.

Pluse they serve and sell that Kousmichoff tea:

"created in 1867 at St. Petersbourg...we were one of the GREATEST ANCIENT RUSSIAN TEA FIRM, purveyor by special appearance to the Tsars until the Revolution in 1917... Established in France since 1920, we remain THE ONLY GENUINE RUSSIAN TEA FIRM..."

I like the Prince Vladimir tea...

But I digress!

Back to latkes and KelRel's BWW Potato Pancake Party...

Updated On: 9/29/05 at 01:12 PM

#8

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 1:14pm

They also make wonderful Bellini's and Honey Vodka which they invented.
It is romantic!
Jose, you still have time to plan that event.

Updated On: 9/29/05 at 01:14 PM

#9

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 1:17pm

nomdeplume I would be honored to make you potato pancakes, you just have to make the trip down to Kentucky.

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#10

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 1:22pm

Damn.

The Lear Jet's in the shop or I'd be right down, KelRel.

Anyone have a restaurant to share?

Or a secret recipe to post on the Board?

Grate your own potatoes?

Updated On: 9/29/05 at 01:22 PM

#11

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:22pm

I absolutely love potato pancakes! I can eat a lot with sour cream and/or apple sauce.

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Updated On: 9/29/05 at 06:22 PM

#12

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:25pm

I love them but they don't love me.
I think i'm the only one who likes them with Heinz Ketchup.
LOL.

#13

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:26pm

This just made me really, really want potato pancakes. Badly.

I like them with ketchup!

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Updated On: 9/29/05 at 06:26 PM

#14

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:27pm

I just called my Mother and asked her to make them for Rosh on Monday evening.
My Mother makes the best PP.

Updated On: 9/29/05 at 06:27 PM

#15

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:30pm

If you are willing to drive two hours to Hartford, I make wonderful potato pancakes by hand!No food processors used here as I grate them with an old fashioned hand grater. They are thin and crispy and served with applesauce.

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#16

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:36pm

Phanty,
You are welcome to come for PP and Turkey on Monday evening.

#17

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 6:37pm

i used to go to this amazing place called christine's with my family, but it closed.

my mom's are the best.

#18

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 10:20pm

Anybody know a good Midtown Jewish deli with potato pancakes?

#19

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/29/05 at 11:20pm

I can't imagine any deli could be good.
I don't seek PP as they are so bad for you.
If I don't have Mom's or Firebird I usually skip it.
I would rather eat Sushi.
My carbs!

#20

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/30/05 at 8:07am

How much are the potato pancakes at Firebird? All you need is some potatoes and a grater.

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"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher

#21

re: Best Potato Pancakes in Manhattan?

Posted: 9/30/05 at 9:21am

Phantom 2
I am sure they are pricey. But at Firebird it is more about the CAVIAR.
I love caviar more than potatoe pancakes. At Firebird they are also not like Mamma's pp. It is a blini, which is different.
There was just an article about fried foods and said it causes cancer. So, skip the PP and have the caviar instead.