About this episode

The episode covers The Great Chili Cook-off in Newport, Rhode Island, featuring interviews with chili creators and tasters.

The Olympics have nothing on The Great Chili Cook-off in Newport, Rhode Island. As the curling and luge was going on, hundreds of chili fans sampled some of the greatest chili creations from Newport and Rhode Island restaurants and chefs. With Food Dude reporter Ben Newbury, we talk to the creators and more important, the tasters as they vote for the Chili Champions. Who's going for (red) Gold? Dig in and find out. with the help of Rheds Hot Sauce.

People in this episode

Host: Bruce Newbury

Guest: Ben Newbury

Topics covered

• chili cook-off
• food tasting
• cooking competition
• local cuisine
• Olympics

Keywords

• chili
• cook-off
• Newport
• Rhode Island
• food
• competition
• Rheds Hot Sauce

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Newport, Rhode Island

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