It's time to hit the Cincinnati Coney Trail. Have you tried them all? ??
This story was originally published on Oct. 11, 2022.
In celebration of 100 years of Cincinnati-style chili, we're going all-out. Like, six-way with onions, beans and garlic all-out. Maybe even some mustard and extra cheese.
If you're wondering what exactly happened 100 years ago, it was Oct. 24, 1922, when Empress Chili first opened its doors. And, boy howdy, look how far and wide our food staple has reached since then. It basically defines Cincinnati's place in the world. And we're OK with that.
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There are oodles and noodles of Cincinnati chili parlors across the land, but no fun and fantastic way to keep track of which ones you've been to. Well, until now, that is. So without further ado, we'd like to introduce you to the Cincinnati Coney Trail. Print it out, cut it out, frame it, heck, project it on your bedroom wall if that's your thing.
Cincinnati Coney Trail: View (and print out) the map HERE.
Use it to discover places you didn't know existed, or use it to revisit old favorites again to rekindle your love for that smell when you first walk in the door.
You might notice that we only included one location each for Skyline and Gold Star. We know you already have your favorites, so these are ours. Plus, there's only so much room on a map.
If you take the map with you and check the boxes off as you go, we'd love to see it in the wild! Send us your photos and accounts of your journey so we can share them with the world. You can tag us in a Tweet (@ENQThingsToDo) or email me at [email protected]. The real question we're all wondering: Can anyone visit them all in one day?*
*Not necessarily advised. Be kind to yourself.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Coney Trail: Map of chili parlors to conquer one by one