Chili

[steakas]

Where's your best chili place in NJ? I've never had chili here that impressed me. However, I've never really sought it.

The best chili I've ever tasted was at a dive bar called Up A Creek in Sterling, PA. But that's too far away.

Your thoughts. Thnx.

[Rosie]

Not a big chili fan but did like the steak tips chili at Huntley Tavern in Summit.

[adegiulio]

The best chili in New Jersey is in Wayne. Actually, it's in my house. I make the best chili around... Just ask my wife...

[Cook456]

I think we need a taste test .

[NJ2FLA]

Would I get smacked if I said Wendy's? Just kidding.

I used to get a cup over at Rutts Hut.

[zhelder]

My favorite chili is the Full Moon Chili from the Blue Moon Cafe in Wyckoff. It's a bit different from traditional chili in that it's made with full sirloin chunks and without beans and it's very spicy. It's a bit expensive ($7 a serving, which come out to about a pint), but it is delicious.

Edited August 9, 2004 by zhelder (log)

[Rosie]

zhelder--Welcome to eGullet. I've had the vegetarian chili at Blue Moon Cafe in Livingston and thought it was delicious.

[zhelder]

Thank you for the welcome, Rosie. It's great to be here. I enjoy reading your posts and columns. Keep up the great work!

[steakas]

Thank you for the suggestions. Adegiulio, is your recipe confidential?

:Dave

[suzilightning]

The best chili in New Jersey is in Wayne. Actually, it's in my house. I make the best chili around... Just ask my wife...

ok-

ground beef or beef chunks

beer or water

beans or no beans

minced chilis or chile powder

tomatoes or no tomatoes

inquiring minds want to know

[TongoRad]

I'll second the Full Moon chili from Blue Moon, except that my experience has been with the Englewood location. It's been consistently good since the place opened ('97 or so?). It's got a unique vibe- sort of a brownish red color and thin like a stew- but quite delish. I'm thinking it's got a pasilla or ancho thing going on there but I haven't quite been able to put my finger on it. It's about the only option I've found for when I don't want to, or can't, make my own.

[amyd]

The best chili in New Jersey is in Wayne. Actually, it's in my house. I make the best chili around... Just ask my wife...

Anthony's chili is the best around! I don't think that he has a solid recipe since it changes slightly each time. There is a secret ingredient, though: bacon

[suzilightning]

There is a secret ingredient, though: bacon

COOL

[steakas]

Is it this place?

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe

327 Franklin Ave

Wyckoff , NJ 07481

Phone: (201) 891-1331

Cuisine: Mexican

I go for Mexican at least twice a month, so how's the rest of their food?

Thnx