Author Topic: Skyline Chili (Read 7666 times)

swoopem · « **on:** January 28, 2019, 12:19:42 PM »

I was in Cincinnati this past weekend for the game and decided to try skyline for the first time....Real Chili is so much better. I thought skyline was decent at best. Just another area where Marquette is better than Xavier

MU82 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2019, 02:36:01 PM »

Skyline blows.

On a 1-10 scale, Real Chili is a solid 8; Skyline is a minus-2.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:14:28 PM »

Where does Real Chili rank on the colon cleanser scale?

Archies Bat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:33:58 PM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 28, 2019, 03:14:28 PM

Where does Real Chili rank on the colon cleanser scale?

At lunch or dinner time about a 2.

After 2am a full 10.

JWags85 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:46:28 PM »

If you were neutral on Cincinnati, the fact that they worship this dog food should be enough to side out the entire metro area. Its revolting. The coneys are terrible and if you get a 3-way or 4-way while drunk and pretend its Real Chili, you might not throw up. But the next morning you'll wake up feeling like you have Dysentery

mudeltaforcegurl · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2019, 03:48:17 PM »

Real Chili is 100 times better than Skyline. Skyline is very bland.

MU82 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2019, 11:58:26 PM »

Did I mention yet that Skyline blows?

I wouldn't feed it to my dog.

Tortuga94 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2019, 01:37:19 PM »

My roommate freshman year was from Cincinnati. He would always talk about how great Skyline was compared to Real Chili.
So when we went to Cinci a few years back, I made it a priority to eat at Skyline. It was terrible. Real Chili is waaaay better than Skyline, not even close.

MUBurrow · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2019, 04:03:44 PM »

Skyline is right up there with St Louis style pizza on the crap list of regional foods. At its absolute best, its barely worthy of existing.

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2019, 04:16:12 PM »

I tried Skyline a couple years ago. I thought it was edible, but not great. A solid "OK" at best. Real Chili, on the other hand, MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2019, 06:57:34 PM »

Speaking of chili, gonna hunker down and make some for the polar vortex.

Which Real Chili recipe on the scoop Wiki is the recommended one?

real chili 83 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2019, 07:23:06 PM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 29, 2019, 06:57:34 PM

Speaking of chili, gonna hunker down and make some for the polar vortex.

Which Real Chili recipe on the scoop Wiki is the recommended one?

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ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2019, 10:48:42 PM »

Quote from: MUBurrow on January 29, 2019, 04:03:44 PM

Skyline is right up there with St Louis style pizza on the crap list of regional foods. At its absolute best, its barely worthy of existing.

St louis style pizza isn't pizza. and it really sucks when you haven't been to that hellhole for a while and forget just how absolutely disgusting that $hit is.

dgies9156 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2019, 10:54:14 PM »

Guys, while I don't think Skyline is the best chili I ever had, it's not bad. It's regional food at its best since despite Skyline's owners efforts at franchising, it never worked outside Cincinnati.

I had a boss who worked with me in Milwaukee who was from Cincinnati and brought home a special Cincinnati "Chili Seasoning" packet. Gave me a couple of them. I tried it and while I liked the boss, I never understood the big deal about Cincinnati Chili.

Real Chili, on the other hand, is about the same quality and taste of a product called Alpo. Like Real Chili, Alpo was made of beef and beef by-products. Lots of the latter as best I can tell. Real Chili was awful and edible only if you staggered out of the Gym so drunk that your taste buds were numb.

For you young Scoopers, Alpo was dog food!

Sorry gang, don't mean to break a legend, but Real Chili was not very good. Certainly not on par with anything in the south or southwest. Varallios in Nashville was much better.

D'Lo Brown · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2019, 11:28:59 PM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 29, 2019, 10:54:14 PM

Guys, while I don't think Skyline is the best chili I ever had, it's not bad. It's regional food at its best since despite Skyline's owners efforts at franchising, it never worked outside Cincinnati.

I had a boss who worked with me in Milwaukee who was from Cincinnati and brought home a special Cincinnati "Chili Seasoning" packet. Gave me a couple of them. I tried it and while I liked the boss, I never understood the big deal about Cincinnati Chili.

Real Chili, on the other hand, is about the same quality and taste of a product called Alpo. Like Real Chili, Alpo was made of beef and beef by-products. Lots of the latter as best I can tell. Real Chili was awful and edible only if you staggered out of the Gym so drunk that your taste buds were numb.

For you young Scoopers, Alpo was dog food!

Sorry gang, don't mean to break a legend, but Real Chili was not very good. Certainly not on par with anything in the south or southwest. Varallios in Nashville was much better.

I don't have any qualms with seconding this review on Real Chili. I've found that the "cult following" sentiment is fairly localized to the Scoop crowd and perhaps also those with fond memories of drunken times. I assume that some people also are friends with the owners or have some relation to the business.

It was rather salty the couple times I had it and I'm pretty sure the reason wasn't that much salt was added, it was that the whole thing was most likely crafted with canned ingredients (inherently salty). It was not at all seasoned as far as I can remember, outside of the can-salt of course.

I'm also struggling to think of food that I've ever paid for that looked more unappetizing. I mean, it's a little depressing that the "pride and joy" of traditional on-campus food is a place that only sells half-assed chili.

MU82 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2019, 11:55:22 PM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 29, 2019, 10:54:14 PM

Guys, while I don't think Skyline is the best chili I ever had, it's not bad. It's regional food at its best since despite Skyline's owners efforts at franchising, it never worked outside Cincinnati.

I had a boss who worked with me in Milwaukee who was from Cincinnati and brought home a special Cincinnati "Chili Seasoning" packet. Gave me a couple of them. I tried it and while I liked the boss, I never understood the big deal about Cincinnati Chili.

Real Chili, on the other hand, is about the same quality and taste of a product called Alpo. Like Real Chili, Alpo was made of beef and beef by-products. Lots of the latter as best I can tell. Real Chili was awful and edible only if you staggered out of the Gym so drunk that your taste buds were numb.

For you young Scoopers, Alpo was dog food!

Sorry gang, don't mean to break a legend, but Real Chili was not very good. Certainly not on par with anything in the south or southwest. Varallios in Nashville was much better.

1. Alpo > Skyline.

2. Your views on Real Chili = blasphemy! (At least when I'm drunk. Never had it sober, and I aim to keep it that way.)

Bocephys · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2019, 06:22:24 AM »

Quote from: MU82 on January 29, 2019, 11:55:22 PM

1. Alpo > Skyline.

2. Your views on Real Chili = blasphemy! (At least when I'm drunk. Never had it sober, and I aim to keep it that way.)

I'm not even sure Real Chili is open when you're sober. It operates solely in a drunken dimension.

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2019, 07:05:35 AM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 29, 2019, 06:57:34 PM

Speaking of chili, gonna hunker down and make some for the polar vortex.

Which Real Chili recipe on the scoop Wiki is the recommended one?

#1. But it's missing the red beans from the ingredients list.
Just made on Sunday since I get back too late from weekend travel m St. Louis to make my traditional Super Bowl batch.

warriorchick · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2019, 09:45:06 AM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 29, 2019, 10:54:14 PM

Guys, while I don't think Skyline is the best chili I ever had, it's not bad. It's regional food at its best since despite Skyline's owners efforts at franchising, it never worked outside Cincinnati.

I had a boss who worked with me in Milwaukee who was from Cincinnati and brought home a special Cincinnati "Chili Seasoning" packet. Gave me a couple of them. I tried it and while I liked the boss, I never understood the big deal about Cincinnati Chili.

Real Chili, on the other hand, is about the same quality and taste of a product called Alpo. Like Real Chili, Alpo was made of beef and beef by-products. Lots of the latter as best I can tell. Real Chili was awful and edible only if you staggered out of the Gym so drunk that your taste buds were numb.

For you young Scoopers, Alpo was dog food!

Sorry gang, don't mean to break a legend, but Real Chili was not very good. Certainly not on par with anything in the south or southwest. Varallios in Nashville was much better.

^^^^Ban dis guy

StillAWarrior · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2019, 09:55:04 AM »

I don't mind Skyline. Even though it's available here, I don't remember the last time I ate there locally. I have a client that absolutely loves the stuff, so whenever we're together in Columbus (at least 2x/year) we go there. I like their coney dogs.

My recollection is that I like Real Chili better, but it's been so long since I've had it I honestly don't remember. Also, as others have said, I'm not sure I ever ate it sober.

If I want good chili, I'd rather make it myself. I'm more of a fan of New Mexico-style green chili.

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2019, 11:01:43 AM »

I work downtown and I eat Real Chili for lunch (sober) almost weekly. It's so good I crave it. I don't think I'll get it this week since it's too f'n cold to walk 3 blocks outside, but I'm definitely a lunchtime regular at the Cathedral Square location.

swoopem · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2019, 11:06:55 AM »

Put me in the camp that’s had Real Chili sober and loves it

MU82 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2019, 11:11:30 AM »

I totally allow for the fact that Real Chili might be great sober food. Maybe I'll be more open-minded and give it a try next time in town!

I will say that Mrs. 82 makes sensational chili -- has won contests with it -- so it will be a tough test for RC.

StillAWarrior · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2019, 11:23:44 AM »

Quote from: BrewCity83 on January 30, 2019, 11:01:43 AM

I work downtown and I eat Real Chili for lunch (sober) almost weekly. It's so good I crave it. I don't think I'll get it this week since it's too f'n cold to walk 3 blocks outside, but I'm definitely a lunchtime regular at the Cathedral Square location.

Just to clarify, I'm not at all averse to trying Real Chili while sober -- just that I'm not honestly sure I ever have. As I said, I eat Skyline while sober with some regularity, and my recollection is that I like Real Chili better. So I'd definitely be willing to give it a go. And if I can ever get one of my kids to visit MU, it'd be pretty high on the list of places I'd want to take them since it seems that there's not too many places still there that were there in the late 80s.

dgies9156 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2019, 12:22:49 PM »

Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2019, 09:45:06 AM

^^^^Ban dis guy

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2019, 12:59:34 PM »

Speaking of banning, has anyone been banned from RC?

I was banned in 1999 (approx 2:15 am on 3/18). I took it to mean a lifetime ban, but I snuck in a few years later and they served me.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #26 on:** January 30, 2019, 01:13:40 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 12:59:34 PM

Speaking of banning, has anyone been banned from RC?

I was banned in 1999 (approx 2:15 am on 3/18). I took it to mean a lifetime ban, but I snuck in a few years later and they served me.

Surely they don't actually keep records of people who have been "banned" You can't just say that and not tell the whole story though.

jsglow · « **Reply #27 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:45:47 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 12:59:34 PM

Speaking of banning, has anyone been banned from RC?

I was banned in 1999 (approx 2:15 am on 3/18). I took it to mean a lifetime ban, but I snuck in a few years later and they served me.

Blondie?

jsglow · « **Reply #28 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:46:50 PM »

I don't know how many of you can say this. I absolutely had Chili (many times actually) before I had my first beer.

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 30, 2019, 04:22:44 PM »

Quote from: jsglow on January 30, 2019, 03:46:50 PM

I don't know how many of you can say this. I absolutely had Chili (many times actually) before I had my first beer.

There have been many days when I've had Real Chili before my first beer.

If you're talking in a lifetime, then no.

warriorchick · « **Reply #30 on:** January 30, 2019, 05:31:22 PM »

Quote from: jsglow on January 30, 2019, 03:46:50 PM

I don't know how many of you can say this. I absolutely had Chili (many times actually) before I had my first beer.

So did Glow jr and Chick jr (as far as I know).

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2019, 05:32:58 PM »

Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2019, 05:31:22 PM

So did Glow jr and Chick jr (as far as I know).

I mistakenly thought it was a good idea to go get Real Chili on my break during a weekend LIMO shift with one of my supervisors/friends.

warriorchick · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2019, 07:32:44 PM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 30, 2019, 05:32:58 PM

I mistakenly thought it was a good idea to go get Real Chili on my break during a weekend LIMO shift with one of my supervisors/friends.

I knew I had done my job as a parent when we were moving Chick jr. into her freshman dorm, and when it got close to noon, she asked, "Can we eat lunch at Real Chili?"

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #33 on:** January 30, 2019, 08:19:48 PM »

Quote from: jsglow on January 30, 2019, 03:45:47 PM

Blondie?

not blondie. lame story actually. was piss drunk. like drinking since 6 am on 3 hours rest from the night before and it's past 1 am drunk. finished my bowl (hot) and pushed it away from me. damn thing slide across the counter on a skim of grease and fell to the floor, breaking. throwing crackers while getting yelled at: not a good idea. got the door locked on me, and was told I wasn't ever allowed to come back.

despite Chitown's objection, they did write my name in a book: fat, drunk guy with a surly disposition: banned.

dgies9156 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2019, 08:33:48 PM »

Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2019, 05:31:22 PM

So did Glow jr and Chick jr (as far as I know).

That is what they told you, anyway.

"Mom, we're going to the Gym to work out!"

dgies9156 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 30, 2019, 08:35:01 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 08:19:48 PM

... it's past 1 am drunk. finished my bowl (hot) and pushed it away from me. damn thing slide across the counter on a skim of grease and fell to the floor, breaking.

And you think this stuff is better than Alpo??????

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #36 on:** January 30, 2019, 09:49:53 PM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 30, 2019, 08:35:01 PM

And you think this stuff is better than Alpo??????

Bartle doo.

MU82 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 30, 2019, 10:22:55 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 08:19:48 PM

they did write my name in a book: fat, drunk guy with a surly disposition: banned.

Fat, drunk and banned from Real Chili is no way to go through life, son.

real chili 83 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 31, 2019, 05:44:44 AM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on January 29, 2019, 10:54:14 PM

Guys, while I don't think Skyline is the best chili I ever had, it's not bad. It's regional food at its best since despite Skyline's owners efforts at franchising, it never worked outside Cincinnati.

I had a boss who worked with me in Milwaukee who was from Cincinnati and brought home a special Cincinnati "Chili Seasoning" packet. Gave me a couple of them. I tried it and while I liked the boss, I never understood the big deal about Cincinnati Chili.

Real Chili, on the other hand, is about the same quality and taste of a product called Alpo. Like Real Chili, Alpo was made of beef and beef by-products. Lots of the latter as best I can tell. Real Chili was awful and edible only if you staggered out of the Gym so drunk that your taste buds were numb.

For you young Scoopers, Alpo was dog food!

Sorry gang, don't mean to break a legend, but Real Chili was not very good. Certainly not on par with anything in the south or southwest. Varallios in Nashville was much better.

Your credibility was lost when you declared yourself a Cardinals fan. 😜

dgies9156 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 31, 2019, 08:16:15 PM »

Quote from: real chili 83 on January 31, 2019, 05:44:44 AM

Your credibility was lost when you declared yourself a Cardinals fan. 😜

Jealous, ole buddy.

Look forward to hearing of you listening to Pete Rooney and Mike Shannon on Lake Nebagamon next summer

mudeltaforcegurl · « **Reply #40 on:** January 31, 2019, 08:44:54 PM »

Quote from: MU82 on January 30, 2019, 11:11:30 AM

I totally allow for the fact that Real Chili might be great sober food. Maybe I'll be more open-minded and give it a try next time in town!

I will say that Mrs. 82 makes sensational chili -- has won contests with it -- so it will be a tough test for RC.

I have to ask, what is the secret to contest winning chili? Bacon? Beer? Brisket? No beans?

real chili 83 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 31, 2019, 08:52:42 PM »

Quote from: mudeltaforcegurl on January 31, 2019, 08:44:54 PM

I have to ask, what is the secret to contest winning chili? Bacon? Beer? Brisket? No beans?

You are on to two of them.

jsglow · « **Reply #42 on:** February 01, 2019, 11:30:28 PM »

Quote from: real chili 83 on January 31, 2019, 08:52:42 PM

You are on to two of them.

Chili, don't encourage her. A doc that can cook is an unfair advantage.

MU82 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 02, 2019, 01:48:09 PM »

Quote from: mudeltaforcegurl on January 31, 2019, 08:44:54 PM

I have to ask, what is the secret to contest winning chili? Bacon? Beer? Brisket? No beans?

Hell if I know. I just eat it.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #44 on:** February 02, 2019, 03:32:49 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 12:59:34 PM

Speaking of banning, has anyone been banned from RC?

I was banned in 1999 (approx 2:15 am on 3/18). I took it to mean a lifetime ban, but I snuck in a few years later and they served me.

Sew dat wuz ewe hoo dropped a deuce in da men's room sink, hey?

So dat wuz ewe who dropped a deuce in da men's room sink, hey?

mu-rara · « **Reply #45 on:** February 12, 2019, 05:40:04 PM »

Took a trip to Chili in the mid 90's? Had a crew of roommates and our wives. Blondie was gone.

Kids stood up to throw crackers at each other, no stealth, no craft at all.

Very disappointing.

Cheeks · « **Reply #46 on:** February 12, 2019, 08:04:09 PM »

Quote from: mu-rara on February 12, 2019, 05:40:04 PM

Took a trip to Chili in the mid 90's? Had a crew of roommates and our wives. Blondie was gone.

Kids stood up to throw crackers at each other, no stealth, no craft at all.

Very disappointing.

I took my son and several of my former roommates there on Sunday before boarding the plane. Definitely a different experience in the middle of the day vs late at night, but it hit the spot.

MU82 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 12, 2019, 10:40:21 PM »

Saw some Skyline Chili today.

Oh wait ...

That was just my dog going to the bathroom.

Bocephys · « **Reply #48 on:** February 13, 2019, 06:15:17 AM »

Quote from: MU82 on February 12, 2019, 10:40:21 PM

Saw some Skyline Chili today.

Oh wait ...

That was just my dog going to the bathroom.

Did it taste the same?

MU82 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 13, 2019, 09:22:08 AM »

Quote from: Bocephys on February 13, 2019, 06:15:17 AM

Did it taste the same?

Preferred the dog poop. Chunky-licious!

swoopem · « **Reply #50 on:** February 13, 2019, 04:55:29 PM »

Quote from: Cheeks on February 12, 2019, 08:04:09 PM

I took my son and several of my former roommates there on Sunday before boarding the plane. Definitely a different experience in the middle of the day vs late at night, but it hit the spot.

I also hit Chili on Sunday before my flight back to Detroit. Delicious, as always

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #51 on:** February 13, 2019, 05:05:36 PM »

Quote from: Cheeks on February 12, 2019, 08:04:09 PM

I took my son and several of my former roommates there on Sunday before boarding the plane. Definitely a different experience in the middle of the day vs late at night, but it hit the spot.

Real Chili before boarding a plane back to the coast? That is one bold move....

Bocephys · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2019, 04:28:43 AM »

Quote from: swoopem on February 13, 2019, 04:55:29 PM

I also hit Chili on Sunday before my flight back to Detroit. Delicious, as always

I'm shocked you didn't unleash chemical warfare on your fellow passengers after that decision.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #53 on:** February 14, 2019, 03:21:00 PM »

https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/gq8zdb/someone-did-a-crap-so-bad-a-british-airways-flight-had-to-turn-around-and-land-475

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bnpevw/one-year-on-still-thinking-about-poo-plane-303

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 14, 2019, 03:38:04 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 14, 2019, 03:21:00 PM

https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/gq8zdb/someone-did-a-crap-so-bad-a-british-airways-flight-had-to-turn-around-and-land-475

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bnpevw/one-year-on-still-thinking-about-poo-plane-303

OMG that's some of the funniest sh!t I've ever read!

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