WCPO's Chili Trail Challenge

Cincinnati chili is one of those things that sets this city apart. It's an immigrant story with deep community roots. It ties us together. It elicits strong reactions. People either love it or hate it. Either way, it makes us special. That's why we created the Cincinnati Chili Trail. We invite you on our day-long journey as we hit 9 chili parlors in Greater Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Chili Trail includes: (A) Empress (B) Gold Star (C) Gourmet (D) Dixie (E) Price Hill (F) Camp Washington (G) Skyline (H) Pleasant Ridge (I) Blue Ash. Click on the plus symbol in the map and then on any 3-way icon to learn more about each parlor.

by WCPO Admin 2/25/2016 3:38:49 AM
Cincinnati Chili Trail participants

by WCPO Admin 2/25/2016 3:38:21 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

It's nasty out -- time to hit the #ChiliTrail to warm things up. Start with Blue Ash Chili and make your...on.fb.me/1UmDI8n @WCPO

by Ally Kraemer via twitter 2/25/2016 1:01:03 PM
Hitting the #Cincinnati #ChiliTrail on National Chili Day! wcpo.com/lifestyle/food…

by RichC via twitter 2/25/2016 1:22:16 PM
9 chili shops, 9 coneys, 9 three ways, it all goes down today. Think you can conquer the #chilitrail ? (Pulling for you @tstewart2 .)

by timsawesomewife via twitter 2/25/2016 1:28:40 PM
#chilitrail is now trending in #Cincinnati trendsmap.com/us/cincinnati

by Trendsmap Cincinnati via twitter 2/25/2016 2:26:57 PM
With fondness for cincy chili and distrust of arteries/general health, I find this #chilitrail business intriguing. twitter.com/BrianDMains/st…

by Matt Sanctis via twitter 2/25/2016 2:51:14 PM
Cincinnati
1 #chilitrail
2 #YOUTHvideo
3 #blackish
4 Xavier
5 Villanova
6 Kanye
7 #WhichHillary
21 Cespedes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEZ4UqVIAExyly.jpg

by Trend Topics USA via twitter 2/25/2016 3:03:15 PM
I'm getting ready to hit the #chilitrail ! Follow along on Twitter and Instagram.

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by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 3:11:39 PM
So question for chili fans as I prepare for the #chilitrail #9waychallenge : Half a coney at each of the 9 places?
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by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 3:12:21 PM
4 intrepid WCPO staffers hitting the 9-stop Cincy #chilitrail today followed by, I'm sure, a Pepto-Bismol chaser bit.ly/1Oxen4j

by westchesterbuzz via twitter 2/25/2016 3:22:51 PM
4 intrepid @WCPO staffers hitting the 9-stop Cincy #chilitrail today followed by, I'm sure, a Pepto-Bismol chaser bit.ly/1Oxen4j

by westchesterbuzz via twitter 2/25/2016 3:23:23 PM
To my colleagues doing the #ChiliTrail today, I say: Roll the windows down for the car ride bit.ly/1LfwNf6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEfm-qW4AAxzFO.jpg

by Maxim Alter via twitter 2/25/2016 3:28:18 PM
Pumping myself up with this Firefly quote as I prepare to embark on the #chilitrail "We have done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

by Brian Mains via twitter 2/25/2016 3:34:36 PM
Here's a little background of our #chilitrail participants. First up, @tstewart2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEhX_jUkAAcv7y.jpg

by Brian Mains via twitter 2/25/2016 3:36:01 PM
Headed to Alexandria for Empress Chili #chilitrail #9waychallenge

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 3:38:20 PM
And meet @Mike_Canan who is leading this merry band's fearless leader. #chilitrail http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEiCrGUAAALNAw.jpg

by Brian Mains via twitter 2/25/2016 3:38:57 PM
Interested in completing the Cincinnati #chilitrail ? Find the map here! ow.ly/YKwBu http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEjNYDXEAAcGKZ.jpg

by Legion via twitter 2/25/2016 3:44:05 PM
And we're off on the #chilitrail ! @WCPO

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 3:46:41 PM
And we're off on the #chilitrail ! @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEksFkW0AA8R6l.jpg

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 3:50:36 PM
Foreboding: Gnarls Barkley 'Crazy' started playing by itself in the car on the way to Empress Chili, first stop on #chilitrail

by Brian Mains via twitter 2/25/2016 3:52:47 PM
Are you aware of #ChiliTrail , @chrissytinaaa ?

by MikeAsti11 via twitter 2/25/2016 3:53:57 PM
It has begun! 3 way and cheese coneys a-go! #chilitrail http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEoKpZVIAIn9Jq.jpg

by Brian Mains via twitter 2/25/2016 4:05:45 PM
First stop #chilitrail #9waychallenge www.instagram.com

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:06:25 PM
Look at that ... Excitement? @WCPO @tstewart2 #chilitrail http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEoYNuUkAIZkkJ.jpg

by Kevin Necessary via twitter 2/25/2016 4:06:41 PM
Closeup #chilitrail http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEof95WAAEzwxT.jpg

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:07:15 PM
Stop #1 on the #chilitrail : Empress Chili. We couldn't get the door open but now we're in! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEozZSWwAE42DE.jpg

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 4:08:33 PM
Empress Chili dig in #chilitrail http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEo1oGUcAEvH8r.jpg

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:08:41 PM
First time trying Cincinnati chili #chilitrail vine.co/v/i6iihx9mVzQ

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:09:43 PM
.@knecessary 's instructions on how to eat this AFTER I take a bite: "First you cut, then you scoop. #chilitrail http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEpcQGWIAIBdov.jpg

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 4:11:21 PM
So maybe I'm a little jealous I'm not on the #chilitrail with @tstewart2 , @BrianDMains , @Mike_Canan & @knecessary bit.ly/1R4lfIm

by Meghan Wesley via twitter 2/25/2016 4:11:48 PM
Omfg @FloralSabatical lets do this next year #chilitrail twitter.com/skyline_chili/…

by Jess via twitter 2/25/2016 4:12:14 PM
.@tstewart2 just said the cheese coney was good! #chilitrail #chiliday #9waychallenge

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:14:26 PM
Soooo, the coney at @EmpressChili was good. I don't know if I could eat a whole one, though. #chilitrail

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 4:15:28 PM
.@EmpressChili is a little spicier than most Cincinnati chili I've tried. But very good #chilitrail #chiliday #9waychallenge

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:18:04 PM
I can't lie - this is making my life right now. Stay strong @tstewart2 ! #chilitrail twitter.com/Mike_Canan/sta…

by timsawesomewife via twitter 2/25/2016 4:18:23 PM
We just made an executive decision: no chili left behind on #chilitrail #9waychallenge

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:20:12 PM
Tasha Stewert's first bite of Cincinnati chili at Empress.

by WCPO Admin 2/25/2016 4:21:06 PM
The gang on the 1st stop on #ChiliTrail @WCPO #EmpressChili http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcErwZVVAAA6pJt.jpg

by Emily Maxwell via twitter 2/25/2016 4:21:25 PM
No chili left behind #chilitrail #9waychallenge #onedown http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEsNRJXEAEyUiu.jpg

by Mike Canan via twitter 2/25/2016 4:23:28 PM
The staff at @EmpressChili is so nice! Thanks to Mr. Steve Martin for making us feel so welcome! #chilitrail @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEtOM-UAAAUU31.jpg

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 4:27:50 PM
Breaking news: we "executively decided" to quarantine this #chilitrail group when they get back to @WCPO . #smelly twitter.com/Mike_Canan/sta…

by timsawesomewife via twitter 2/25/2016 4:31:23 PM
Here we go. @knecessary @BrianDMains @tstewart2 #chilitrail #empresschili @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEuP0RUMAEb651.jpg

by Emily Maxwell via twitter 2/25/2016 4:32:20 PM
Tasha Stewart preparing for her first bite of Concinnati chili. #chilitrail vine.co/v/i6igtjhU3UO

by Brian Mains via twitter 2/25/2016 4:32:20 PM
One down, 8 more to go! #chilitrail @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcEurqMXIAAhaOn.jpg

by Tasha Stewart via twitter 2/25/2016 4:34:13 PM