The verdict on the chili contest sponsored by WMSE is 3 thumbs up. There was plenty of room in the venue and lots of cool signs too, and of course, great variety in restaurants and chili styles. As one put it, "It's like meatloaf, same dish but everyone has a different take on it." How true, the simmering stews had everything from brats to green beans to seafood.
My favorites were:
1. Fuel Cafe's Vegan Chili. It was very flavorful and topped with a guacamole sour cream and a few sprigs of cilantro.
2. Riverwest Co-Op's Vegetarian Chili. This cauldron's spices were savory and just a hint of sweetness. The added bonus: tofu meat!
3. Old German Beer Hall's Bratwurst Chili. I made an exception to try this one... it was worth it.
Slightly disappointing were:
87. The Hi - Hat's Meat Chili. This is a great place to hang, but sadly the chili looked like Public School lunch, manager's choice, and tasted worse... oops.
86. Milwaukee Ale House's Vegetarian Chili. They offered a Tex-Mex style Chili. The chef worked really hard on it, and the pico de gallo was a nice touch but over all not enough flavor for a spice hound like me. Besides they are known for meat dishes, and from what I heard the meaty version was notable.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
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