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It was well received — supplies that were slated to last a half day were exhausted in a little over an hour!

In many ways, this was a rekindling of a relationship that began back in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Fair, where San Antonio’s famous Chili con Carne (the official dish of Texas) was introduced to the world at a chili stand. Now, 123 years later, San Antonio again brought the best of its cuisine, updated but not neglectful of its rich history, to the good people of Chicago.

Celebrated San Antonio Chef Elizabeth Johnson arrived a day before to prep the chili, give advice to Manny Hernandez, owner of the Tamale Spaceship food truck that would be cooking and serving chili, and tell the incredible story of the Chili Queens of San Antonio. Chef Johnson has an intimate understanding of where San Antonio’s cuisine comes from and where it’s going — the exciting fusion of past and present that is Tex-Next.

For more information about San Antonio, go to VisitSanAntonio.com.

This video is proudly presented in partnership with Visit San Antonio. The #ChiliNotChilly event was sponsored by San Antonio in partnership with Matador Network and Proof Advertising.

Source: matadornetwork.com