One of the greatest culinary inventions to come out of Ohio is Skyline Chili. If you’ve never heard of this delightful concoction, it’s essentially meat-based chili served atop spaghetti. Some love it, while others are baffled by it. Either way, the dish is legendary, and it all began in Cincinnati. In fact, you can still visit one of the original locations of this local restaurant chain today. Here’s more on the iconic story of Skyline Chili in Ohio.

Welcome to Skyline Chili! This Ohio institution was started in 1949 when a man by the name of Nicholas Lambrinides decided to share some of his mother's delicious Greek recipes.
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Lambrinides was inspired by his mother's creative cooking and opened his very own restaurant in Cincinnati atop Price Hill.
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The name "Skyline" was inspired by the beautiful view of the Cincinnati skyline that could be seen from this original location.
Today, there are several Skyline Chili locations, and they are all synonymous with delicious, cheesy goodness.
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Skyline Chili is famous for the namesake dish, which is a plate of spaghetti piled high with a top-secret chili recipe covered in freshly-shredded cheddar cheese.
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Another famous item is the Cheese Coney, a specialty hot dog in a steamed bun topped with chili and delicious cheddar.
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Of course, if you're not in the mood for a plate of Skyline Chili or a Coney Dog, you can opt for something lighter. The kitchen offers an array of delicious salads to choose from.
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But, if you've never tried this Ohio-famous dish, Skyline Chili really is the best place to do so!

Have you been to a Skyline Chili in Ohio? What did you think? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For more information, head on over to the Skyline Chili website.

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