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What is Cincinnati Chili: Skyline vs. Gold Star and an Official Taste Test

from Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA · host Beth Schillaci - The Roaming Yeti

Send us Fan MailEpisode 145Is Cincinnati chili really chili… or is it something completely different?In this Snack Society episode, we dive into the history, controversy, and flavor profile of Cincinnati chili, the Greek-inspired meat sauce that divides an entire region. From Skyline to Gold Star to the lesser-known Worthmore, we conduct an official taste test and unpack how this unexpected dish became a city icon.In This Episode:The surprising Greek origins of Cincinnati chiliHow to order it “the right way” (and why you never twirl the spaghetti)An official Snack Society taste test: Skyline vs. Gold Star vs. WorthmoreWhether you’re Team Skyline or still skeptical, Cincinnati chili proves that the best regional foods are the ones bold enough to be unapologetically themselves.You ready? Let’s roam.Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter.Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yetiLove the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next.Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.

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Send us Fan Mail Episode 145 Is Cincinnati chili really chili… or is it something completely different? In this Snack Society episode, we dive into the history, controversy, and flavor profile of Cincinnati chili, the Greek-inspired meat sauce that divides an entire region. From Skyline to Gold Star to the lesser-known Worthmore, we conduct an official taste test and unpack how this unexpected dish became a city icon. In This Episode: The surprising Greek origins of Cincinnati chiliHow to ord...

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