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AUGUSTA — The Children’s Center of Augusta held its 18th annual Chili Chowder Challenge Saturday, March 23, 2019.
The event, held at the Augusta Armory, is the biggest chili and chowder competition in Maine, organizers said. It raised more than $33,000 this year.
More than 850 attended the event to vote for their favorite chili and chowder from 14 area restaurants and caterers. In addition to the culinary competition, which allows local chefs to compete for recognition in several categories, the event included childrens crafts, a silent auction, and live music by Scolded Dogs.
Winners were:
* BEST CHILI: A Student’s Chili, Capital Area Technical Center * HOTTEST CHILI: Rudolph’s Revenge, The Liberal Cup * MOST ORIGINAL CHILI: Leaping Bacon & Beer Frog Leg Chili, Otto’s on the River/ Aunt Gin’s Restaurant * BEST CHOWDER: From Sea to Shining Sea, Ye Olde English Fish & Chips * BEST VEGGIE CHOWDER: Beet Root Vegetable with Caramelized Garlic, Otto’s on the River/Aunt Gin’s Restaurant * MOST ORIGINAL CHOWDER: Cookies ‘n Cream Chowder, Maple Hill Inn & Conference Center * MOST CREATIVE NAME: Rudolph’s Revenge, The Liberal Cup * MOST CREATIVE DISPLAY: The Liberal Cup * OVERALL WINNER: Ye Olde English Fish & Chips
All proceeds support the Children’s Center Early Intervention & Support, which has provided specialized programs to young children with disabilities for 50 years. The Center provides services through its primary location in Augusta as well as in Gardiner, Farmington and Skowhegan to serve the greater Kennebec, Franklin, and Somerset areas.
