5th Annual FNA Chili Cookoff

The Fishtown Neighbors Association is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Chili Cook­Off, to be heldSunday, March 29, 2015, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 York Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Restaurant Chili, Best Resident Chili and a People’s Choice Award for Restaurant and Resident. Participating restaurants include, Loco Pez (2012 Champion), Lloyd (2014 Critic’s Choice, Whiskey Pig Chili), Sancho Pistola’s, Good Spoon Soupery, Fette Sau, Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen (2014 People’s Choice), Belgrade Deli, Dottie’s Dinette and more. Fifteen residents have also submitted chili for judging.

Judges include PA State Representative Brian Sims, Daniela D’Ambrosio, co­owner of The Pickled Heron and recent contestant on Beat Bobby Flay, and resident Teresa Decker, who is not returning to defend her 3 year resident crown, but instead offering expertise as a judge.

Beer generously provided by Philadelphia Brewing Company (Kenzinger and Pennsylvania Pale Ale), St Benjamin’s Brewing (India Cream Ale and Little Peat Stout) and Port Richmond’s Do Good Brewing(United Ale and the recently released Milk Street Stout). Metropolitan Bakery will again donate bread to sop up the chili and beer.

Advanced entry of $15 includes two beers and unlimited chili. A $10 ‘chili­only’ admission will be available at the door. Advance ticket purchases strongly encouraged online at https://www.fishtown.org/committees/chili-cookoff, with limited edition FNA pint glass for an additional $3.

As a continuation of it’s mission statement, FNA is proud to announce it will be donating a portion of proceeds from each fundraising event to a community enrichment organization. The 5th Annual Chili Cook­off will again benefit a PSD school in 19125.