On Saturday, Sept. 17, Darien Nature Center will hold its fourth annual Chili Challenge, a festive event with local chefs rolling up their sleeves and competing for the title of “Best Chili.”
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— an announcement from the Darien Nature Center
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All three firehouses — Darien, Noroton and Noroton Heights — and 10 (community/neighborhood) restaurants and grocers — Abello’s Deli, Bodega Taco Bar, Darien Diner, Darien Social, Fjord Fish Market, Jimmy’s Southside Tavern, Michael Joseph’s Catering, Rory’s Restaurant, Ten Twenty Post, and Whole Foods — will create unique chili recipes and serve them to our guests and distinguished judges — Amanda Smith (of Amanda Smith Caterers), Megan Ruppenstein (of Four Forks), Rob Williamson (of Uncle’s Deli), and First Selectman Jayme Stevenson.
Image from the Darien Nature Center website
2016 features:
- Dancing to live music courtesy of the Truck Stop Troubadours
- A silent auction featuring many wonderful, valuable items and packages
- Spirits, games and a mechanical bull to keep everyone entertained
- Vegetarian and fish options
- Additional culinary tastings from the Darien Cheese Shop and El Placerito Taco Truck
Please join us for the best party in Darien!!!
Editor’s note: This article originally was published Sept. 11. The time stamp has been changed to return the link to the Darienite.com home page.