Truckee Chili Cookoff

TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA – June 26, 2011 – A record crowd of chili lovers witnessed a classic contest among 15 colorful teams fighting to the finish for the top prize at the hotly contested 3rd Annual Truckee Chili Cookoff today. The event was MC’ed by KOH radio personality Monica Jaye who roamed the venue keeping the audience informed and entertained with her forceful wit.

Taking First Place in the Individual category were Old Farts Makin’ Chili, the team of Don Davis and Rex Ianson, competing in their third Cookoff. A better illustration of practice makin’ perfect would be hard to find. Poets on Payday, the Grand Champion from 2009, added a team member and once again remained competitive by nailing down Second Place.

First honors in the Non-profit category went to the team from the Truckee Firefighters Association. Once again Second Place went to the team from the U. S. Forest Service.

The Restaurant category was won by first-time entrant Summit Restaurant and Bar. Second place saw an unusual tie between Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn Restaurant, last year’s Restaurant winner and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, another team competing for the first time. The fact that two such quality restaurants competed and placed highly reflects the increased attention the Truckee Chili Cookoff is getting throughout the Lake Tahoe community.

The Grand Champion of the 3rd Annual Truckee Chili Cookoff was the Individual winner, Old Farts Makin’ Chili.

The People’s Choice Award was garnered by Faith Sprague’s team from TahoeLeisure.com.

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