Dixie Chili was founded in 1929 by Nicholas D. Sarakatsannis, whom is affectionately referred to as “Papa Nick.” Nick immigrated to the United States from Greece and originally worked at Empress Chili, the original Cincinnati-style chili parlor. Soon, he decided he wanted to make his own recipe and open his own restaurant. Dixie Chili opened his first location in Newport Kentucky (which is why we chose the Monmouth location), and now also operates two other locations (Covington and Erlanger), and additionally distributes a canned version of the chili in some select supermarkets. He passed down the business to his sons, George, Chris, Panny, and Spiros.
What Colleen said: I actually had never been to a Dixie Chili. I had walked by this location about 80 bagillion times, but had never gone inside. My boyfriend used to live a few blocks away and we would often walk down Monmouth to the Levee, or to Newport Pizza Company. The menu was pretty much what I expected, coneys (chili and cheese over a hot dog), three ways (chili and cheese over spaghetti), a few deli sandwhiches, but a gyro!?! Granted, I get it... the chili is Greek, and I completely welcome the gyro, so I ordered one in addition to my coney, no onions and my make-me-happy-red-cream-soda. I was pleasantly surprised with all accounts. As of now, I am still a Skyline girl, but I am not discounting Dixie Chili. Saying I prefer Skyline is like saying I prefer Diet Dr. Pepper, while I may prefer it, I will still happily drink and purchase Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi and most of their friends.
What Karen said: It is done and off the LIST. I think I can say with certainty this was the first and only time I will eat at a Dixie Chili. Not saying it was bad or good - it just was what is was, weird Cincinnati chili with way to much cheese (Seriously - WAY to much cheese). Just not my thing! Next?
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