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Skyline Chili

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Skyline Chili has been a Cincinnati tradition since 1949 when Greek immigrant Nicholas Lambrinides opened his first diner location. His family continues to run the business that has grown into a successful chain, using their founder’s original recipes.

Before I proceed, it is fair to note that I don’t like the food all that well but lots of people do. So when we were in the market for a quick lunch between stops and there was a Skyline nearby, it seemed like a good opportunity to introduce my fella to this local tradition.

Neither of us are big meat eaters. He eats fish and some chicken. I identify somewhere between vegetarian and pescatarian but I’m rarely excited to eat seafood. Skyljne does have a few meatless options on their menu including a burrito and their traditional chili dishes made with beans rather than meat.

Skyline is famous for its Cincinnati chili which is chili served over spaghetti. Add cheese to make it a three way, beans or onions to make a four way, or all of those ingredients to have a five way.

You can also get a hot dog with chili, mustard, onions and a giant mound of chili. Since their chili is a combination of savory and sweet, it’s a little hard to describe other than to say it’s distinct. You know you’re eating Skyline.

Personally, I think the best thing they offer is their brand of oyster crackers and a I always want to ask if I can buy some for the road. Don’t ask. They’re simply better.

As an aside, Skyline has been in the news lately for a controversial decision. For 75 years, Skyline served Coca Cola products. They switched to Pepsi this year and people are losing their minds. I feel bad for their marketing department.

Skyline has about 160 locations around Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and, for some reason, Florida. If you come to Cincinnati, you’ll find plenty of it including at the pro sporting events. I’m not sure how you would define Skyline. Fast casual, I suppose because the food is made quickly like fast food but you seat yourself and wait for a server to take your order.

Visit their website to view their menu and to find a location!

First Adventure Weekend of 2024

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My reward for finishing a big project at work was to run away for a long weekend and do something fun. I feel most like myself when traveling new roads and exploring places and ideas that are different than what I normally see.

It was a long stretch from my last multi-day adventure in December till this weekend when the road found me in Cincinnati. Golly, did I nee it and  WOW was it a good weekend! 

Cincinnati has a lot to do in terms of museums, historic homes, public art and bookstores – all the nerd stuff I love best. Having indoor activities was important because rain was forecasted a few days ahead of time. 

Turns out, the weather wasn’t a concern other than the unexpected heat that made us so grateful for air conditioning. 

I have many stories to tell from these last few days, so many I don’t even know where to begin

There’s something special about the sense of discovery that comes with visiting new ground. Perhaps that’s why we both loved Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum so much that we went twice. This historic place is a slice of Cincinnati like none other. It’s a cemetery but it’s also a park with gorgeous trees and ponds, rolling hills and as many turtles and birds as you’ll find in any state park.

We rambled through the natural history museum and Adam got to try Skyline Chili for the first time. We also hit five bookstores and toured the William Howard Taft National Historic Site where I learned some interesting things about the former President and his good friend Teddy Roosevelt. 

Stay tuned, friends. There are stories to come!