Popular North Fork Chili Cook-Off Set To Draw Crowd Sunday

GREENPORT, NY — A spicy hot tradition is set to delight this week as the Greenport Harbor Brewing Company presents its Annual North Fork Chili Cook-Off.

The event takes place on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., with local eateries competing for first place at the brewery's Peconic location at 42155 Main Road.

"This fun competition was created to celebrate the local eateries that support the brewery all year long and to provide a delicious community get-together during a 'chilly' time of year," organizers said.

This year’s participants include Alpina, Biggie’s, Ellen’s on Front, Lucharitos, Green Hill Kitchen, Crazy Beans, Box Pickleball Container Bar and Grill, Nookies, North Fork Table & Inn, and Whiskey Wind. They will compete for two awards: the Judge’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by all attendees.

For the second time, local fire departments will also participate, bringing their special chili recipes and competing to win Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards.

The following judges will be participating this year:

Chef Lauren Lombardi: Owner/operator of Lombardi’s Love Lane Market and Lauren
Lombardi Events

Chef Max Mohrmann: Co-owner of Fyr & Salt

Rich Rosenthal: Emmy Award and James Beard-winning television producer

Chef Cheryl Stair: Owner of Art of Eating catering and event planning in the Hamptons

Doug Young: Food, drink, hospitality and editorial photographer

In addition, the brewery team is creating a Hot Sauce IPA, "featuring a present, yet not overbearing kick of spice from Thai red chilies mingling with the citrusy refreshment of lime," event organizers said.

Tickets cost $25, plus tax and fees and include entry into the event plus all the chili a guest's
heart desires. Click here for tickets.

"Come try some incredible chili, have a beer, and cast your vote!" organizers said.