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Updated · Fox News · Jun 18
Steve Gelbs Rejects 1 Skyline Chili Coney Dog on Air
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 18

Steve Gelbs Rejects 1 Skyline Chili Coney Dog on Air

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 18

Summary

  • Steve Gelbs took one on-air bite of a Skyline Chili Coney dog and immediately panned it, saying he would "rather have a vending machine burrito."
  • The New York Mets reporter visibly hesitated before trying Cincinnati's signature dish, then struggled through the taste during the live segment.
  • Skyline Chili remains one of Cincinnati's most polarizing foods, known for chili-topped Coneys and spaghetti preparations that divide fans and critics.

Insights

Why are our brains wired to instantly reject a food like Cincinnati's famous chili?
How did a chili famous for being hated become a beloved regional empire with over 100 locations?