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Downtown Ithaca announces Chili Cook-Off winners

Attendees gather at the 27th Annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off Photo: Saga Communications/Office of State Senator Lea Webb

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Winners of Ithaca’s 27th Chili Cook-Off have been announced.

On March 7, people flocked to the Ithaca Commons for the popular annual event.

On Tuesday, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance officially announced the winners of three out of four categories. The award for best meat chili goes to Taverna Banfi, Ithaca College Dining Services earns the top spot for best vegan or vegetarian, while Angelhearts Donuts wins for best chili-inspired dish.

Ithaca College Dining Services also took home the People’s Choice Award.

Full Results

Meat

1. Taverna Banfi
2. The Strand Cafe
3. Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Vegan/Vegetarian

1. Ithaca College Dining Services
2. Moosewood Restaurant
3. Gorgers

Chili-Inspired

1. Angelhearts Donuts
2. Cayuga Lake Creamery
3. Hopshire Farms and Brewery

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