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White Chicken Chili Wins Archer’s Cookoff

September 8, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew 3 Comments

Misty’s winning chicken chili

It was a historic afternoon at the Centerville Archers.  The sun was shining, the judges were sweating and swigging beer in between chili samples.  Fourteen amateur chefs battled it out for $250 and a chance to have their chili on Archer’s Menu for a year.

Let us tell you the winning chili was amazing.  It was historic because for the first time a non-traditional chili won the event.

YES ! A White Chicken Chili made by Misty Hendrix blew away the judges,and took home the championship.

Some of the judges

 

Judges included Sallie Taylor from Living Dayton TV, Chip Cassano CEO Cassano’s Pizza, Andy Harmon NFL veteran from Philadelphia Eagles, The Big Ragu from Food Adventures blog, Joel Poelking, owner of Poelking Lanes South and more!

One at a time, fourteen contestants presented their chili – judged on appearance, texture, taste and sellability.  The judges were armed with spoons, bowls, papers and pens.  Notes were made, beers were drank, numbers were crunched.  Then the top 3 chili’s went to a final decision by the Archer’s Owners vote….

14 chilis in the competition

The winner, Misty Hendrix and her chicken chili won $250.  It was the best chicken chili that the Big Ragu has ever tried.  Her secret ingredient to the creamy, tasty chili is …. a dollop of cream cheese cooked right in.

In the next couple of weeks, the chili will be available at Archer’s Restaurants.  This is just reason #214 to go their for lunch or dinner.

 

FYI, The Big Ragu was one judge with input.  He ranked the chili’s 1 through 14 and his top 4 were :

Chili #6 by Jim Weaver
Chili #1 by Hansgren
Chili #10 by Misty Hendrix
Chili #2 by Clouse

Lots of people came out to try the chili

Thanks to Dan Apolito and Mike Fullenkamp for running a spectacular party and cookoff.  The staff at Archers worked their butt off to serve, clean and make the experience priceless.

THANK YOU ARCHERS !  CONGRATULATIONS MISTY HENDRIX!

Check out the winning Chicken Chili recipe, available soon at Archer’s Tavern.

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Archers Owners Dan and Mike with Local TV personality Sallie Taylor from Living Dayton!

Judges introductions

Hansgrens chili was Big Ragus 2nd place choice

Clouse’s sweet chili was our 4th favorite chili

So many chilis, so little time

The winner received $250 and their chili on the menu for a year

Judges taste testing

Lots of beans and meats used – and secret ingredients

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures Tagged With: Archer's Tavern, Chili, Misty Hendrix

About The Food Adventures Crew

We are 3 Dayton Foodies constantly seeking Food Adventures. We are Jackie Scanlan, Jessie Whitesell and The Big Ragu Steve Milano. Together, your humble crew will seek out locally owned restaurants, unique places off the beaten path, & even give our slant on some familiar favorites. Whenever we visit a place, we call it a “Food Adventure.” You can expect pictures of each Food Adventure we embark on. You can expect us hugging waiters, posting nostalgic blogs, giving healthy wholesome tips, and having a blast. We have a passion for life and no rules when it comes to tackling eats. We are not food critics, that is boring. We just love to eat!

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  1. David bogner says

    September 8, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Sounds like we need new judges… White chicken chili shouldn’t be a qualifier… what’s next–soup beans winning next year??

  2. Matt says

    September 10, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    I’m with Dave. There is no white chili.

  3. cat says

    September 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    I don’t care what color it is. The taste is most important to me.

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