Skyline Chile is a chain of chili restaurants based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1949 by Greek immigrant Nicholas Lambrinides, the Chilean Skyline is named for a view of the Cincinnati skyline that Lambrinides can see from his first restaurant (which has since been destroyed), opened in the part of the city now known as Price Hill. It is also an "official chili" of many local professional teams and sports venues, including Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Cyclones, Columbus Blue Jackets and Kings Island theme parks, and also sponsored Crosstown Shootout, an annual inter-group college basketball game between two teams NCAA Division I cities, Cincinnati and Xavier.
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In 1912, Nicholas Lambrinides immigrated to Cincinnati from Kastoria, Greece, and brought his favorite family recipes with him. To save money to bring his wife to America as well, he first worked as a cook for the railway crew and in the hotel kitchen, then opened a short order restaurant. After nearly a decade, his wife can join him in Cincinnati and they raise five sons.
In World War II, Lambrinides worked as a chef for a genuine Chilean Empress restaurant, where he continued to play with recipes he had developed over the years. In 1949, he and his three sons opened their own place on Glenway Avenue, near a steep hilltop (Price's or Price Hill). The restaurant is located at the crossroads of what is now Quebec and Glenway Avenue. The owner named it Skyline Chili because of the wonderful views of downtown Cincinnati. After some local resistance in a predominantly Roman Catholic environment, Skyline developed a large and devoted followers - especially on Thursday and Saturday, which immediately preceded and succeeded without meat Friday.
The family opened a second restaurant in 1953 and business growth accelerated in the 1960s; By the end of this century, there were 110 Skyline restaurants, mostly in Ohio, but with additional companies in other states including Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida. Lambrinides died in 1962 at the age of 82, but his son continued to operate and expand the company. They keep the original recipes unchanged. According to William Lambrinides, "Dad always says, 'Do not change anything with the recipe - do not add anything, do not take anything, it's perfect like'." As a result, the Skyline version has become almost identical to the Cincinnati chili. In 1998, the company was sold to Fleet Equity Partners, a New England investment firm, which promised not to change the recipe (which is rumored to be locked in a safe).
In 2007, the company's board of directors bought a majority of Skyline shares previously owned by Chicago-based Prudential Capital Group.
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The Chili Skyline is unique because it is not chilli con carne, a meat dish that comes from (and is a state dish) of Texas. In contrast, Cincinnati chile is a sauce typically used over spaghetti or hot dogs, containing a unique spice mixture that gives a very different flavor. Officially, the recipe for the Chilean Skyline is a well-kept family secret among Lambrinides's surviving children, and the recipe is kept in a bank safe.
The Skyline menu includes their typical dishes: coneys cheese (hot dogs with cayenne pepper, mustard, onion, and cheese), and 3-way (spaghetti with Skyline chile and cheese); 4-way (choice of nuts or onion added), and 5-way (chickpeas and onions are added). Additional menu items are also provided. Chili Skyline, canned chili sauce, and frozen microwave food are also provided at the supermarket.
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In February 2018, Skyline Chile operated 134 restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Florida. Restaurants can be considered quick casual. Visitors can sit in a booth or table and be served by the waiter, or in many locations, sitting at a table near the employee preparing the food. In all the restaurants, dishes are assembled on a centralized service island so visitors can watch their food when made. Food preparation takes just a few minutes so that people often get their food quickly. Carry-out and drive-through services are also available in most locations.
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External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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