Saratoga's 14th Annual Chowderfest!

This Saturday, Feb. 4, the downtown streets of Saratoga will be filled with people from all over Saratoga County in celebration of the 14th anniversary of Chowderfest. Restaurants throughout Saratoga will participate in the fun as each offers samples of its ‘winning’ chowder. The goal is to taste as many scrumptious 'chowd-ahs' as physically possible (one dollar per sample) and then vote for the best Saratoga chowder. 

Chowderfest only happens once a year so, basically, you can’t miss this one, collegiettes. Bring your spoons, put your game face on, pack a pocket full of ones and get ready to flavor on some delicious, outrageous, and one-of-a-kind chowders.
 
Votes are counted and one winning title was given in each of the following categories: People’s Choice, Best On-Broadway, Best-Off Broadway, Best Non-Downtown, Best Newcomer, Best Canine Chowder, and Most Chowder Served.

The proud winners of Saratoga’s 2011 Chowderfest:
The Parting Glass, Peoples Choice Winner
Cantina, Best on Broadway
Seven Horse Pub, Best Off-Broadway
Longfellows Restaurant, Best Non-Downtown Winner
American Culinary Foundation, Best Newcomer
Dawgdom, Best Canine Chowder
The Parting Glass,  Most Chowder Served

Here are this year’s Chowderfest participants and some of their contest chowders…

• 28 Tables: 28 Ingredient Chowder
• American Culinary Federation: Creamy Seafood Chowder (with lobster, shrimp and clams, and topped with crispy onion straws)
• Bailey’s:  Bourbon, Sausage and Shrimp Chowder
• Ben & Jerry’s: Dessert Chowder
• Bettie’s Cakes: Dessert Chowder
• Bookmakers: Country Fish Chowder with Smoked Bacon
• Bread Basket Bakery: Cream Cheese and Spinach Leek Soup
• Bullpen
• Capriccio Saratoga
• Cantina: Smoked Lobster Corn Chowder with Goat Cheese and Polenta Crouton
• Circus Café: Signature New England Clam Bake Chowder
• Chianti Ristorante: Zuppa Con Merluzzo e Granchio
• Children’s Museum of Saratoga
• Dangos: Buffalo Chicken Chowder
• Duo Modern Japanese Cuisine
• Elizabeth’s Table: Gluten Free Andouille Chowder
• Esperantos: Mulligatawny Style Chowder
• Fifty South: Gluten Free Seafood Chowder
• Forno Bistro: Pancetta, Corn and Clam Chowder
• Four Seasons Natural Food Store and Café: Vegan and Gluten Free Chowder
• Gaffney’s
• Great Bay Seafood Restaurant: Crabmeat Chowder
• Hattie’s Restaurant: Bourbon Chicken and Corn Chowder
• Irish Times: Presidential Chowder
• Jacob & Anthony’s: Jacob’s Chowder
• Legends Café: Poblano Corn and Shrimp Chowder
• Lillian’s Restaurant: Southwestern Corn Chowder
• Longfellows: Maine Lobster and Roasted Corn Chowder
• Maestro’s at the Van Dam: New England Style Clam Chowder
• Max London’s Restaurant & Bar
• Meat House
• Olde Bryan Inn: Chicken Parmesan Chower
• Olde Saratoga Brewing Company: Southwestern Smoked Chicken and Corn Chowder
• One Caroline: Creole Clam Showder
• Pacific Grill: Seafood Hot & Sour Soup
• Paddock Lounge: New England Clam Chowder
• Panzas: Winter Tuscan Chowder
• Peabody’s: New England Clam Chowder
• Peddler’s Bar & Bistro: New England Clam Chowder
• Phila Fusion: Pho’chicken and Hot and Sour Soup
• Piper Boutique: “Farm-To-Table” Chowder
• Plum Dandy: Frozen Yogurt Dessert Sundae
• Prestwick Chase
• Prime at Saratoga National: New England Clam Chowder
• Putnam’s at the Gideon Putnam: House Chorizo and Corn Chowder
• Saratoga Casino & Raceway: Andouille and Roasted Garlic Chowder
• Saratoga City Tavern: Bacon, Ham and Corn Chowder
• Saratoga Hospital: Gluten Free Vegetable Clam Chowder
• Saratoga Olive Oil: Smoked Turkey Butternut Squash Chowder
• Saratoga Springs Fire State #1: Ham, Potato and Corn Chowder
• Stadium Café: Seafood Chowder
• Scallions: Spicy Vegetable Chowder
• Seven Horse Pub
• Sperry’s: Italian Sausage and Farmstead Cheddar Chowder
• Spring Street Deli and Pizzeria: Blackened Chicken and Sweet Corn Chowder
• Sushi Thai: Chicken Coconut Soup and Vegetable Miso Soup
• The Ice House: Smoked Chicken Sweet Potatoe Chowder
• The Inn at Saratoga: Smoked Andouille Sausage Corn Chowder
• The Local Pub & Teahouse: The Local-Irish Whiskey Grilled Chicken and Sweet Corn Chowder (with roasted red potatoes and wild rice)
• The Mine
• The Springs: Cheddar Smoked Haddock Chorizo Chowder
• The Parting Glass: Shrimp and Crab Chowder
• The Wine Bar: Traditional Clam Chowder
• TIZNOW
• West Side Stadium Café
• Wishing Well Restaurant: Shrimp, Chorizo and Sweet Corn Chowder
• Wheatfield’s: Clam and Shrimp Manhattan Chowder
• Wheatfield’s Bistro and Wine Bar of Clifton Park

But wait... there’s “Dog Chowder”? YES! Bring your pups and they can taste test too!
Dog Chowder Participants will be…
Dawgdom
Impressions of Saratoga
Sloppy Kisses
 
So there you have it, all the chowder a collegiette (and her dog) could ever want…and probably more. Be sure to head downtown this Saturday Feburary 4th between 11 and 4 to taste test and cast your vote!
 
For more information about Chowderfest, Winter Weekend, or other Saratoga Events, visit Saratoga.com.