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Latkes Heat Map: Where to Find Potato Pancakes in DC (Updated)

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Hanukkah begins this weekend, which tends to prompt the question, "Where can I find a decent latke around town?" Eater's got you covered. There are traditional latkes, gourmet latkes, and other international spins on the beloved potato pancake, all here on our Latkes Heat Map. Spot another version of crispy potato goodness around town? Add it in the comments.

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The Star and Shamrock

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Give Sheri's latkes a try at this Jewish/Irish hybrid restaurant; they're on the appetizer menu.

DGS Delicatessen

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You can get a latke with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, or one with apple preserves, at the new DGS in Dupont.

Loeb's New York Deli

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Loeb's has always been an option for the classic style of latkes.

Cafe Mozart

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A bit of a departure, but there are German potato pancakes on the menu at Cafe Mozart for $4.

Firefly

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Beginning Dec. 7, try Firefly's Yukon gold potato latke with corned beef pastrami, housemade sauerkraut and horseradish cream. The special is $14.

Equinox

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Equinox will serve the latkes from Todd and Ellen Gray's new cookbook, "The New Jewish Table", starting Dec. 8.

Domku Bar & Cafe

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Domku has a Czech-style potato and cheese pancake on the menu.

Black Market Bistro

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On the brunch menu at Black Market Bistro: crispy potato latkes. They're served with homemade Granny Smith applesauce and sour cream and chives.

The Heights

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Potato pancakes are served with sour cream or applesauce on The Heights' brunch menu. They're also on sister restaurant Commissary's brunch menu.

At Willow, order the Scottish Smoked Salmon with Potato Latkes; it's served with horseradish cream, minced cucumber and dill.

Grillfish

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The crab eggs benedict dish at Grillfish sits atop potato latkes.

Food Wine & Co.

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Bethesda's Food, Wine & Co. is running three latke specials, featuring ingredients like scallion and bluefish; you get two latkes for $13.

Meridian Pint

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Meridian Pint's salad with mixed greens and house-cured salmon includes a potato cake on top, along with egg, onion, fried capers and yogurt dressing.

Find Ella's Latkes {with homemade apple sauce & mascarpone} as an a la carte special on Dino's menu.

Vermilion

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On Vermillion's brunch menu, find sweet potato pancakes with spiced apples, whipped sorghum butter & choice of pork.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

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Check out Pearl Dive's appetizer menu to find latkes with apple- serrano pepper jelly, and chive crème chantilly.

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The Star and Shamrock

Give Sheri's latkes a try at this Jewish/Irish hybrid restaurant; they're on the appetizer menu.

DGS Delicatessen

You can get a latke with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, or one with apple preserves, at the new DGS in Dupont.

Loeb's New York Deli

Loeb's has always been an option for the classic style of latkes.

Cafe Mozart

A bit of a departure, but there are German potato pancakes on the menu at Cafe Mozart for $4.

Firefly

Beginning Dec. 7, try Firefly's Yukon gold potato latke with corned beef pastrami, housemade sauerkraut and horseradish cream. The special is $14.

Equinox

Equinox will serve the latkes from Todd and Ellen Gray's new cookbook, "The New Jewish Table", starting Dec. 8.

Domku Bar & Cafe

Domku has a Czech-style potato and cheese pancake on the menu.

Black Market Bistro

On the brunch menu at Black Market Bistro: crispy potato latkes. They're served with homemade Granny Smith applesauce and sour cream and chives.

The Heights

Potato pancakes are served with sour cream or applesauce on The Heights' brunch menu. They're also on sister restaurant Commissary's brunch menu.

Willow

At Willow, order the Scottish Smoked Salmon with Potato Latkes; it's served with horseradish cream, minced cucumber and dill.

Grillfish

The crab eggs benedict dish at Grillfish sits atop potato latkes.

Food Wine & Co.

Bethesda's Food, Wine & Co. is running three latke specials, featuring ingredients like scallion and bluefish; you get two latkes for $13.

Meridian Pint

Meridian Pint's salad with mixed greens and house-cured salmon includes a potato cake on top, along with egg, onion, fried capers and yogurt dressing.

Dino

Find Ella's Latkes {with homemade apple sauce & mascarpone} as an a la carte special on Dino's menu.

Vermilion

On Vermillion's brunch menu, find sweet potato pancakes with spiced apples, whipped sorghum butter & choice of pork.

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Check out Pearl Dive's appetizer menu to find latkes with apple- serrano pepper jelly, and chive crème chantilly.

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