2nd Annual Old Town Alexandria Charity Chili Cook-Off

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Image courtesy of Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden

Six culinary competitors will take part in the 2nd Annual Old Town Alexandria Charity Chili Cook-Off! New competitors this year all have their own restaurants in the DMV and include Kevin Tien (Moon Rabbit), mentioned in the 2021 Michelin Guide; Javier Fernandez (Kuya Ja), a DC native nominated as a finalist for RAMMY's Rising Star of the Year and invited by the James Beard House for a Regional Spotlight featuring the Best of DC; and last but not least, Paolo Dungca (Picoletto & Pogiboy) who won the DC Central Kitchen Capital Food Fight in 2020! Back from last year is the Champion who will be trying to hold onto his title is Jimmy Lee, along with restauranteurs Chad Sparrow and Noe Landini.

There will be a special guest judge panel to help determine the winner of the best tasting chili and attendees will help choose the People's Choice winner! Come taste the competing chilis and have fun while helping raise donations for Feed It Forward (feeditforwarddc.org).

Raffle prize giveaways during the event include (2)front row Washington Nationals tickets, a cash prize and gift cards! Raffle tickets will be sold at the event!

$60 Entrance Ticket includes a tasting of each competing chili, (2) Turnt Cocktails/Beers, Pretzels & Beer Cheese Sauce, Classic Mussels & Wings!

This year's event is sponsored by Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden, Kellie Gunderman & VIP Alexandria Magazine and Allison Goodhart & The Goodhart Group.