The Chili Cook-Off ballots have been counted!
Congratulations to Monks On The Commons for winning both the People’s Choice AND Best Presentation!
Official Juried Results:
Best Vegetarian Chili:
First Place: Moosewood Restaurant
Second Place: Viva Taqueria
Third Place: Franziska Rackers Center
Best Vegan Chili:
First Place: Greenstar
Second Place: Simeon’s
Third Place: Collegetown Bagels & Ithaca Bakery – Crispy Kale Chili
Best Meat Chili:
First Place: Cayuga Medical Center – Medicine Man Texas Chili
Second Place: Gorger’s Sub Shop – Black Bean, Andouille Sausage Chili
Third Place: Just a Taste – Chili Verde
Best Beverage:
First Place: Rooster Fish – Abbey Belgian Double
Second Place: Ithaca Beer Co. – Coffee Stout
Third Place: Lucky Hare Brewing – IPA
Best Other Chili-inspired Items:
First Place: Life’s So Sweet Chocolates – Sriracha potato chip bark
Many thanks to all of this year’s participants , volunteers, attendees, and Tompkins Trust Company! We appreciate you all!
