City of Rochester News Release - Mayor Warren Announces Chilly Chili Challenge Winners

City of Rochester

News Release

(Friday, Feb. 17, 2017) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren and the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee have announced the winners of the 2017 Lakeside Winter Celebration Chilly Chili Challenge. Last Saturday, local chili masters competed for the prestigious designation of having the title “Best Chili in Rochester.” The Chilly Chili Challenge brought out an array of contestants from well-known local restaurants, caterers and food service operators, as well as amateurs. Contestants were judged on recipe creativity as well as presentation.

This year’s category winners are:
• 1st Place Professional – Aramark (University of Rochester)
• 2nd Place Professional - Hose 22
• People's Choice Award - Aramark (University of Rochester)
• Best of Charlotte - Hose 22
• 1st Place Amateur - Ryan Teen Council
• 2nd Place Amateur - Humboldt Teen Council

The Lakeside Winter Celebration is presented by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee and is sponsored by Wegmans, Monroe County and the City of Rochester.

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