MONTAGUE — Pekadill’s won North Grove Brewers’ first chili cook-off Friday night, a competition that included several local eateries.
Local residents were able to, for $20, enjoy chili from the seven restaurants that participated - Big Shotz, Dog ‘n Suds, North Grove Kitchen, The Gnarly Heifer, Bone Ends, Pekadill’s and Fetch Brewing Company.
North Grove kitchen manager RJ Nordland came up with the idea, inviting any restaurants who wished to participate.
All competitors’ chilis had their own unique twists. Among the many flavors available were sweeter versions of chili, as well as bowls that were more vegetable-dense, included new ingredients like venison, or were paired with other offerings, such as Gnarly Heifer’s jalapeño cornbread.
Given Pekadill’s reputation for soups, it came as no surprise that they not only won, but also submitted two different chilis - a classic red and a white chicken chili. Both were big hits and contributed to their being chosen as winner.
All of the event’s proceeds were donated to the Arts Council of White Lake.
