And the winner of the Teaneck Chili Cook Off is…Noah’s Ark! Each of the six participating restaurants had many votes. Fifty families were chosen to pick up packages with samples, hold family tastings at home and vote for their favorite. “We’re so fortunate to have lots of talented kosher chefs here,” said one participant.”

Jacob Goldberg, owner of Yalla!, dreamed up and organized the contest. He has gotten many notes like this one from Laurie Beckerman: “A huge thank you to Yalla for organizing this competition and to all the restaurants for participating! My family had a blast tasting the different chilis and debating which one was our favorite. It was such a fun and delicious activity! Happy Chanukah!” 

Noam Sokolow, chef/owner of Noah’s Ark, predicted his own win in The Jewish Link last week, noting that the Cedar Lane standard has had a delicious chili, “the best,” he said, on its menu for over two decades! 

More details to come!