WE’RE SO BACK, BABY
The Creative Department is simply chuffed to bring back Never Stand Chili as Never Stand Chili 2: Electric Stewaloo a.k.a. Never Stand Chili 2: 2 Stand 2 Chili. The event will again take place at the Lofted Spirits offices on the 5th Floor of 730 West Main November 21st! I will work with our team on how to best allow access for people who do not have a key fob – just give us a moment on that!
“Challenges met, competitors bested, obstacles overcome.” – Jeffrey Lebowski
OK, cool! There are some slight variations to the process from last year, so please read closely. If you’d like to participate, be sure to sign-up by Wednesday, November 19th. And if you just wanna eat and vote, just be here during daylight hours on Friday, November 21st. Â
CATEGORIES
Traditional Con Carne:
beef and beans (we will NOT getting into the Texas beans vs. no beans argument – beans are fine here).
Regional, Riffs, Meatless, or Specialty:
Chili verde, white chicken, black bean vegetarian, or something original! Nothing diabolical though – don’t put, like, sweet potatoes in it. Here’s a great 101 on popular styles.
Noodz:
Y’all really love putting noodles in your chili, as evidenced last year, so this will be a separate category. I ain’t tryin’ to yuck your yum, but you can fight amongst ya’ll selves. Cincinnati slop with the noodles on the side or the Hoosier noodle-in-chili special will both fall under this category.
NOTE: You are welcome and encouraged to provide whatever accoutrements complement or elevate your dish!
PROCESS
- Every participant gets one vote, including chefs.Â
- If you are a chef, you can vote for your own only if you truly believe yours if the best – that’s between you and your maker.
- This is a BLIND ballot – each chili will be randomly numbered. There will be one winner for each category.
- All votes due by Friday November 21st at 5 p.m. Eastern.
- Do NOT reveal which chef cooked which chili.
- Creative will tally results by that evening, presided over by a neutral authority or notary public. Maybe Ryan Shortt, or Brian the Cop.Â
RULES FOR CHEFS
- Fill out the form below no later than Wednesday November 19th.
- One category per chili.
- Your chili should be in a slow cooker or Insta-pot. We don’t have a stove.
- Cups, spoons, and power strips (for power!) will be provided.
- A chef can enter multiple chilis. You do you, boo.
- You are responsible for removing your dishware from the office.Â
- The winner of each category receives one (1) GOLDEN LADEL and one (1) bragging rights.Â
