Having grown up in ohio, while i won't say it's the greatest...it's not far from it.

soooooo....good.

long live oyster bombs!

The world's greatest fast food... Little Tavern Sliders R.I.P. I have fond memories of a bag of sliders and some chocolate milk.

I wasn't tempted to try tying a bow tie or to mix a martini (John's other how-to's). But dammit, I've got to make this chili. It looks disgusting in the picture (I notice there was no picture on John's blog and I can see why). Somehow it's still compelling. I'll let you know how it turns out -- will probably go for the five-way.

We're going to hold you to that. EL

It is always difficult to reach the unenlightened.

That looks yummy!! Makes me want to take that fork and dig in. What is on that small plate covered with cheese - and where are there any Cincinnati Chili places in Maryland?!!

And it's attitudes like yours that keep us from having a Skyline or Gold Star around here.

It is that same mindset that keeps Goetta out of Baltimore.

Perhaps you are just bitter for being passed over year after year for the Buckeye News Hawk Award.

Bleah. Cincinnati's a fine city, but Skyline is a hilarious send-up of real chili.

An acquaintance of mine from West Texas got it exactly right when he said, "Well, this is real good, but it ain't chili."

Cincinnati Chilli is not food. It is what happens when you let cans mate.

The man may keep a scooter in his office, tie a proper bow tie and mix a mean martini but the only reasonable conclusion is that the tie is too tight and the martini pitcher has been emptied one too many times. Does his food blogging son know about this?

[Sorry, too many references that should be linked and too little time to do them.]

"What is on that small plate covered with cheese"

that, my friend, is a chili dog. yes, there is a hot dog under there with all that shredded cheese on top. *drool*

http://www.skylinechili.com/downloads/wallpaper/coneys.800x600.jpg

whoever is making it, be warned not to expect anything resembling or tasting like chili your used to.

Yeah, Texans. I've dealt with them before. Chili chauvinism is one of the least of their problems. They can't get it out of their heads that they used to be an independent nation. I TOLD you to put the terminology out of mind, because it only gets in the way of appreciating the dish.

As to my son, he's perfectly capable of addressing the matter on his own, but I can stipulate that he has consumed Cincinnati chili, more than once, with every appearance of relish.

I feel a post on chili chauvinism coming on. EL

I don't know if there are Hard Times Cafes left in Baltimore. I know they are in NoVa, and they offer Cincy Chili.

Maryland chili? Does it have crab in it? Or just Old Bay?

What do you do with the oyster crackers?

My new rule: I'll go to "You Don't Say" for information about virgules and such; I'll rely on the Sandbox for the straight skinny on food.

Since the topic is "Fast Food," y'all might be interested to know that an outfit called "Five Guys Burgers & Fries" is opening its first restaurant in Denver this weekend and, from what I read in the D@L archives, I may fall in love all over again.

I'll keep you posted...

It's no In n Out, but it's pretty good. EL

well, if your doing an oyster bomb...you poke a little hole in one of the sides, fill it up with hot sauce and pop it into your mouth.

i know...juvenile...but fun.

"Chef's Illustrated" or "Chef's Country" (magazines published by America's Test Kitchens) published a recipe for Cincinnati Chili. There are many steps and lots of ingredients, but it looks tasty. Maybe I'll make a half batch this weekend--the full recipe looks looks like it could feed the entire cast of World War Two! I'll report back.

I've seen a Travel Channel special about chili describing the chili and spaghetti phenom. I must admit, I'd like to try it too!
I wasn't aware there was a World Instant Noodle Association the instant noodle is indeed worthy of such high standing. It is durable, flexible, cheap and lends itself so easily to just about any type of chopped salad or stir fry. A pack of raman noodles should be in every pantry.

Bucky, you are in for a treat. Five Guys is pretty decent. I love their fries.

I just wish they'd do their burgers rare. Well done is a nasty thing to do to meat. I miss the jalapenos on my cheeseburger, too, but that is temporary.

I haven't eaten commercial ground beef for years. Except 5 Guys.

I have to admit that my fiance and I are lovers of cincinnati chili! We buy the packets of mix from Ebay or anywhere else online since you can't buy it around here. Once I happened to fly through Cincinnati airport and before I could get on my connecting flight I had to run to an airport 'souvenir' store and buy a couple of packs!

Now you've got me craving a Five-way! Will look up the recipe from Cooks Illustrated and make a half batch tonight or tomorrow (the original serves 6 - 8).

I made the 5-way from John's recipe -- as promised. Smells great, tastes good (especially with beer chaser). I probably didn't add enough chili powder but that's an easy fix. I think this is more winter than summer food, so I'll file the recipe away for a cold day when I don't mind standing over the stove.

Elizabeth

Here you are from TN and you have assumed the tastes of both coasts and would ignore the taste of the heartland folk of Cincinnati! The Empress chili was the first developed by a Greek immigrant in the 1920's. It will probably turn out a pretty good product.

Check this link re Cincinnati Chili and note the quantities mentioned. It certainly is popular with a lot of folks around here.

http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/FOOD_IS_ART/cliff/chilarttwo.html

I just had to give John a hard time. :-) EL

myself, a chili lover, might just have to try this out. But I'll wait until November, when its not broiling hot outside.

My DW and I just finished most of a half batch of 5-way Cincinnati Chili, cooked per Mr. McIntyre's recipe. We both liked it, especially my DW, 'cause it wasn't really hot, just very flavorful (She doesn't like hot foods, but I still love her). We ate more than we should have, but it was s-o-o-o good.

Many times over my 10+ years of living in the Baltimore/Annapolis area I have toyed with the idea of opening a Cincinnati Chili/White Castle fast food duo. Both are unique in flavor and a craving you just never lose if you grew up in the Cincinnati area.

That is a GREAT IDEA, Sandi. A Cincinnati Chili AND a White Castle, in the SAME location.

That way I can avoid both of them at the same time. How convenient.

Just our of curiosity, did anyone get my Buckeye News Hawk Award reference?

I have one right next to my Silver Sow award! WKRP in Cincinnati

Les Nesman (Nessman?) and WKRP. Right?

Link spam at 5:35 PM! (Another shill for that paper-writing service.)