Brandon Good from Indiana Borough claimed three victories at Downtown Indiana's annual Chili and Soup Cookoff held on Saturday at The Coney. His wins included best chili and best soup in the home chef division, along with the overall best award. Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed the event, which featured live performances and various entries.
The annual Chili and Soup Cookoff in Downtown Indiana drew a crowd of nearly 100 people to The Coney on Saturday. Organized with professional chef, home chef, and student chef divisions, the competition showcased five chili entries, six soups, and several cornbread submissions. Although two students had signed up for the student division, they were unable to participate, leaving no entries in that category.
Brandon Good, a home chef from Indiana Borough, dominated the event by securing the best chili and best soup awards in the home chef division. He also took home the best overall honor for the entire contest. The event added entertainment with a live standup comedy routine by Russ Leape and a live acoustic set from Indiana musician Tom Angelo.
This community gathering highlighted local culinary talents and fostered a festive atmosphere in Downtown Indiana. Participants and attendees sampled the diverse offerings, emphasizing the home chef category's strong showing this year.