By Dec. 20, the holiday season is in full throttle—rain begins to fall, the temperature begins to drop and students become free from Redwood’s educational bonds. The smell of pine lingers in the air while students begin to ponder what scrumptious foods they might eat during the holidays: gingerbread, eggnog and of course, latkes. 

Most people have heard of latkes, and they are known for being utterly delicious. Often pan fried in a layer of olive oil, latkes are either composed of shredded potatoes or a batter made from potatoes and other ingredients. They are almost always accompanied by sour cream or applesauce, though I prefer the latter. As latkes are a Jewish staple during the Hanukkah season, I have eaten dozens of different latkes over the years, yet the dilemma still persists—where does one go to get the best latkes? 

Look no further, as your questions are about to be answered by one of the Bark’s resident Jews. Here are the top latke locations in the North Bay.