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Skyline Chili is a chili restaurant based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1949 by Greek immigrant Nicholas Lambrinides, Skyline Chili is named for the breathtaking view of Cincinnati's famous skyline that Lambrinides could see from his first restaurant, opened in the section of town now known as Price Hill.
Skyline Chili is unique in that it is not prepared with beans, as "Texas-style" chili is. It also has a unique blend of spices that gives it a very distinct taste. Officially, the recipe for Skyline Chili is a well-kept family secret among Lambrinides' surviving children. However, many Skyline patrons and Cincinnatians are led to believe that perhaps the unique taste of Skyline Chili comes from chocolate, or cinnamon.
Skyline Chili operates over 100 restaurants throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, and Michigan. Skyline's restaurants operate both as sit-down establishments and as a more typical "fast-food" restaurant, providing carry-out and drive-thru service at most locations.
Skyline's menu includes their signature dishes: cheese coneys (a hot dog topped with Skyline Chili, mustard, onions, and cheese), and 3-ways (spaghetti topped with Skyline Chili and cheese; 4- and 5-ways can be made by adding beans and onions to the dish). Additional menu items include burritos made with Skyline Chili, classic and Greek-style salads, french fries, and potatoes topped with Skyline Chili. To accomodate patrons who follow low-carbohydrate diets, Skyline has recently offered low-carb options such as a "coney bowl" - a cheese coney without the bun.
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