Cincinnati is certainly judged by its chili. Some claim it's not even chili, but those are just fighting words to nativeswho have developed the crave. Cincinnati is a long way from El Paso, and ourchili is not Tex-Mex style. It is a unique blend typically served as a three-way:over spaghetti and covered in shredded cheddar cheese. From its 1922 roots withthe Slavic-Macedonian immigrant brothers Kiradjieff in a burlesque theater,Cincinnati chili has become a million-dollar industry supporting 250 chiliparlors. Many chili parlors have come and gone, but a few familiar namesremain: Dixie, Camp Washington, Gold Star, Price Hill and Skyline. This istheir amazing chili story.
Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili