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SARATOGA SPRINGS NY – Chowderfest winners announced for 2012! On Saturday, February 4th, thousands visited Saratoga Springs for Chowderfest and tasted the best chowders in the city. Attendees paid $1 a cup to sample chowders throughout the city then voted on their favorites! See the 2012 Chowderfest winners below:

Chowderfest 2012 Winners:

People's Choice Winner:  The Seven Horse Pub
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner:  The Seven Horse Pub
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows Restaurant
Best Newcomer: The Saratoga Springs Fire Department
Best Chowder-themed Dessert: Bettie's Cake
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass
Doggie "Chow-Down" Winner: Sloppy Kisses

WInner of the Doggie CHowd

Congratulations to all the 2012 Chowderfest winners! It is a tough choice every year as ALL of the chowders are incredible, but there are a few that stand just enough above the rest to take the title. We look forward to next year's Chowderfest!

Previous Years' Results: Past Chowderfest Winners

Chowderfest 2011 Winners:

People's Choice Winner:  The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner:  Seven Horse Pub
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows Restaurant
Best Newcomer: American Culinary Foundation
Best Canine Chowder: Dawgdom
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass

Chowderfest 2010 Winners:

People's Choice Winner:  The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner:  Seven Horse Pub
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows Restaurant
Best Newcomer: Seven Horse Pub
Best Canine Chowder: Impressions of Saratoga
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass

Chowderfest 2009 Winners:

People's Choice Winner:  The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner:  Stadium Cafe
Best Off-Broadway Winner:  Hattie's Restaurant
Best Non-Downtown Winner:  Longfellows Restaurant
Best Newcomer:  The Local Pub and Teahouse
Best Canine Chowder:  Sloppy Kisses-Treat Boutique for Dogs
Most Chowder Served:  Cantina

Chowderfest 2008 Winners:

People's Choice Winner:  Gaffney's
Best On-Broadway Winner:  Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner:  The Parting Glass
Best Non-Downtown Winner:  Longfellows Restaurant
Best Newcomer:  Cantina
Best Canine Chowder:  Sloppy Kisses-Treat Boutique for Dogs and Impressions of Saratoga (TIE)
Most Chowder Served:  Brindisi's

10 questions interview with Connie Crudo, the Membership and Services Coordinator of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau! Find out fun facts about Chowderfest!