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WRAL anchors help determine the Triangle's best chili

Hundreds of people sampled champion chili recipes in downtown Cary Sunday at the Triangle Chili Challenge, and WRAL's Debra Morgan and Renee Chou were on hand to judge the entries.
Posted 2019-11-10T20:05:38+00:00 - Updated 2019-11-11T16:34:57+00:00
Hundreds of people sampled champion chilis in downtown Cary Sunday, and WRAL's Debra Morgan and Renee Chou were on hand to judge the entries.

Hundreds of people sampled champion chili recipes in downtown Cary Sunday at the Triangle Chili Challenge, and WRAL's Debra Morgan and Renee Chou were on hand to judge the entries.

The Triangle Chili Challenge is a benefit for Special Olympics. For $5, guests could taste, smell and evaluate the entries.

Hundreds of people sampled champion chilis in downtown Cary Sunday, and WRAL's Debra Morgan and Renee Chou were on hand to judge the entries.
Hundreds of people sampled champion chilis in downtown Cary Sunday, and WRAL's Debra Morgan and Renee Chou were on hand to judge the entries.

Each chili was evaluated by five criteria – aroma, texture, color, taste and aftertaste – and judges were counseled to look for that chili that delivered "delicious, sensual heat."

WRAL anchors Renee Chou and Debra Morgan were among the judges for the Triangle Chili Challenge on Nov. 10, 2019.
WRAL anchors Renee Chou and Debra Morgan were among the judges for the Triangle Chili Challenge on Nov. 10, 2019.

Crosstown Pub & Grill in Cary won the Judges Choice Award and Bull City Street Food won the fan favorite award.

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