Stan’s cook-off to benefit Foundation 45

By Melanie Mayfield

Stan’s Blue Note will heat things up with their “Great Bowls of Fire” 12th annual Chili Cook-off on Sunday, Feb. 18. From 2-6 p.m. the best self-proclaimed chili chefs from around the area will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights to be crowned the best! 

What makes this event even better is that Stan’s does it for an important cause. This year’s event benefits Foundation 45 and their efforts to provide mental health services in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Registration is $25 in advance ($30 day of event) and gets entrants into the competition for cash prizes plus domestic draft beer from 3-5 p.m. Two awards will be given: Judges’ Choice, by a special panel, and a People’s Choice Award. 

Anyone can participate in the People’s Choice voting. Bring $10 and get a spoon, a ballot and a beer to wash it all down. 

Stan’s will be offering raffle prizes, plus several area restaurants and businesses graciously donated gift certificates and prizes. 

Proceeds from Stan’s 12th annual Chili Cook-off benefit Foundation 45. Foundation 45 is a suicide, addiction and mental health awareness group serving the Dallas/Fort Worth creative community by providing free top-tier mental health and recovery services while working to destigmatize the conversation around mental health. 

Stan’s Blue Note, Dallas’ oldest continuously operating drinking establishment, has been named one of the best bars in DFW and Best Sports Bar. Stan’s is located on Lower Greenville at 2908 Greenville Ave. Visit stansbluenote.com for rules and to register.