A spirited crowd of more than 3,000 enjoyed red hot chili at the fifth annual Simsbury Spooktacular Chili Challenge on Oct. 20. The outdoor Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center was filled with families enjoying music, trick-or-treating and entertainment along with plenty of beer and chili sampling.
The professional competition returned this year with restaurants, including The Simsbury Inn, Abigail”™s Grille & Wine Bar, Andy”™s Italian Kitchen, Avon Country Deli, Benny”™s of Simsbury, Iron Horse Pizzeria & Sports Pub, Z Catering at La Figata, McLean + Sodexo, Millwright”™s, Plan B, The Riverview and Soma Grille. The Riverview took home the “Best Darn Chili” title and the Chili Bowl trophy, which will be proudly displayed in the venue until next year”™s challenge.
Taylor Kinsler of NBC Connecticut, Ray Dunaway of WTIC News Talk 1080 and local chef Chris Prosperi of Metro Bis were among the celebrity judging panel.
