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Tuesday Morning De-Icing Report: Where’s da Chili At?

Posted on December 16th, 2008 10:40am by Sarah Eveans
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Just got an email from a super-cute Disher looking for something to warm her up a bit (no, not like that).

Her request: chili.

I’m so cold. Really craving a big bowl of chili. Meat, beans, no beans, whatever. Where can I get a good chili lunch?

I told her I’d post it for the SideDish nation. My first thought is Whole Foods, because it’s right down the street from me and their chili is very hearty (and you could get one of those mini ciabatta rolls to go with it, yum). Now I want some too, but some of my mom’s, made with kidney beans and topped with crushed saltines.

19 Comments to “Tuesday Morning De-Icing Report: Where’s da Chili At?”

cobra @ December 16th, 2008 at 10:43 am

I had the best bowl in a long time at Perry’s a couple of week’s ago.
westsider @ December 16th, 2008 at 10:45 am

I second Perry’s – I crave the chili there.
Marci @ December 16th, 2008 at 10:51 am

ya know…i’m not one for fast food usually…but..Wendy’s…serves up a decent chili, and it’s not expensive.
Sareli @ December 16th, 2008 at 10:59 am

I LOVE the turkey chili from Greenz! So warm and hearty. I think I’m going to get it and a Warm Pear salad delivered today– too cold to get out of the office.
Big Bud Good @ December 16th, 2008 at 11:30 am

I love bean soup as much as anyone, but it is not chili. Turkey soup is lovely stuff, but it is not chili. If there is anything green in it, it is not chili. Wendy’s chili looks like dog poop, and tastes worse.
DJ @ December 16th, 2008 at 11:33 am

Through the holidays, you can get some AmaZinG brisket chili at State & Allen in Uptown. To keep you warmed up, try their pork ribs, also — half or full rack. They do sell out so call ahead — 214/239-1990.
Katie @ December 16th, 2008 at 11:46 am

If you work downtown walk over to Neiman’s. Their turkey chili topped with cheese, sour cream, salsa and yummy nacho chips is so delicious and also low fat (without all the fixins). Also Greenz is good and delivers.
Greg @ December 16th, 2008 at 11:47 am

Although they are not open for lunch, the chili at Canary Cafe in Addison was awesome. With just a little spiciness, it was unlike anything I’ve ever had before. Check it out.
szc @ December 16th, 2008 at 11:53 am

Breadwinners Turkey Chili ROCKS!
Claire @ December 16th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

I love the southwestern chili at Cafe Express!
luscher @ December 16th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

Tonight at The Grape!
Sally @ December 16th, 2008 at 1:24 pm

Me, too, for Canary Cafe. An exciting chili experience.
Donna @ December 16th, 2008 at 1:44 pm

I had the same idea. I walked to Chili’s on Knox. It was great and hit the spot!
Matt @ December 16th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

Gotta try Perry’s! They put prime beef in there. Yes, real prime beef! It also goes great on top of a burger IMO.
Heather @ December 16th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

I’m a big fan of the chili at Ozona’s.
Droopydave @ December 16th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

I’m surprised no one has mentioned Tolberts Bowl of Red now stocked at Whole Foods. Still my favorite; too bad they don’t have the 5 alarm available frozen.
Brad @ December 16th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

I’m so bummed about Strong’s. That was my favorite chili in town. A non-traditional (but still no beans – blech!) version that I particularly like is from Baker Bros. The owner once told me he likes to mix it with the Beer Cheese Soup. You could also mix it with their Black Bean Soup if you’re into the beans thing (and that one is a bit spicier so you don’t have to add as much Tabasco).

It’s a bummer there isn’t a good chili parlor anywhere in Dallas (I totally don’t dig the Tolbert’s in Grapevine, maybe I’m a Wick Fowler fan).
Don in Austin @ December 17th, 2008 at 12:12 pm

My kitchen. Last year’s venison needed to be cooked. It does have green things in it though…fresh chili peppers.
johnny @ December 26th, 2008 at 5:27 pm

the best chili in the metroplex is at Cadillac Ranch in Las Colinas.

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