First times

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Permalink Reply by Jessica on January 17, 2008 at 2:24pm

The first time I tried Cincy chili was when I moved here in 6th grade. I can definitely tell everyone that it will grow on you. It is necessary to introduce this fine substance to your tummy a couple of times before you decide whether you like it or not. It will get better every time you taste and eventually you're craving it at 8 am. The most crucial advice I can give is please no twirling of the fork....this is a chili you must eat like a piece of pie!

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Permalink Reply by Brad McConahay on June 13, 2008 at 2:56pm

My family moved to Greater Cincinnati in 1978, I was in 7th grade at the time. However, I didn't get a chance to try Cincy chili until we moved to the Mt. Carmel area in 1981. We had three chili restaurants within a mile or two of each other on Old St. Rt. 74. Gold Star, Skyline, and Moonlite. I don't remember thinking much of it at the time, it was good, but it was just food. I was more interested in playing music, smoking cigarettes, and trying to figure out how to attract the opposite gender.

But when I started selling shoes in Eastgate Mall, during my senior year of high school (no Al Bundy jokes please), I found a new love for Gold Star. I must've eaten there almost every day for a year. 4 coneys, no onions, and a large Pepsi, almost every day... and sometimes twice. And just like with Pizza, there is no acceptable alternative accompanying drink than Pepsi. Huzzah!

So I guess it's not the story of when we first met, rather, it's the story of when we first fell in love...

Brad

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