Schenectady Soup Stroll winners announced
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The eighth annual Schenectady Soup Stroll was held on January 27. Attendees were able to warm up from the winter chill by sampling a wide array of soups from 32 local eateries.
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Guests cast their votes for the 2024 “Souperstar”, but only three restaurants were honored for having the top soups in the city. For the third year in row, Simone’s Kitchen’s came in first place with their Greek-style Cauliflower Chowder with Lemon Potatoes.
Backstage Pub was honored in second place for their Loaded Baked Potato and Bacon Chowder with Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi, Sriracha Crema and Chives, while Manhattan Exchange came in third place with their Carne Asada Chipotle Corn Chowder. A panel of judges from the community also awarded accolades across a variety of categories:
- Judge’s Choice: Tara Kitchen – Cheezy Chicken ‘n’ Bacon Corn Chowder
- Best Chowder: Manhattan Exchange – Carne Asada Chipotle Corn Chowder
- Best Presentation: Take Two Café – Vindaloo Chili
- Most Creative: Simone’s Kitchen – Greek-style Cauliflower Chowder with Lemon Potatoes
- Most Hearty: YaYa’s House Southern Cuisine – YaYa’s Chicken ‘n’ Dumpling Soup
- Best Gluten Free: SUNY Schenectady Food Truck – Chanko Nabe Hotpot Soup
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Promotions manager for the event Amy Sonder said “We couldn’t have asked for better weather to have the Soup Stroll, which has become a signature winter event in Downtown Schenectady. We are continually impressed by our downtown restaurants for always putting out incredibly unique offerings. The support the community shows for the restaurants downtown is so greatly appreciated. The team at DSIC is proud to have hosted the 8th Annual Schenectady Soup Stroll and we encourage everyone to continue to visit these amazing locally owned businesses.”
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