NORTH FORK, NY — Greenport Harbor Brewery Company's annual North Fork Chili Cook-Off is set to bring the community together again soon for some spicy hot goodness during the frigid season.
The event is scheduled to take place at the brewery's Peconic location at 42155 Main Road on Sunday, Feb. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. The date marks the sixth year of the North Fork Chili Cook-Off. event canceled in 2021 due to COVID.
“This fun competition was created to celebrate local restaurants that support the brewery year-round and to provide a community of taste during a 'cold' time of year,” organizers said.
This year's participants include Alpina, Biggie's, Ellen's on Front, Lucharitos, Green Hill Kitchen,
Little Creek Oysters, Little Fish and Port. They will be up for two awards: the Judge's Choice;
Award, plus the People's Choice Award voted on by everyone attending the event.
For the first time, local fire departments will also participate with their own special chili
recipes and looking to claim their Judge's Choice and People's Choice
Prizes, organizers said.
Albie DeKerillis, First Assistant Chief of the Greenport Fire Department and a 30-year member of
Standard Hose Company said it is looking forward to the competition. “As a former graduate of the Cordon Bleu de Paris, cooking has always been my passion,” he said. “While I can make great meals and delicious baked goods, I have yet to try my hand at making a killer chili. So I'm very excited for this year's First Responders' Trophy competition at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.'s North. Fork Chili Cook-Off.”
Judges will include food TV producer Sarah Mastrocco. Luchi Masliah, chef/owner of Goodfood. Chris Kar, head chef at The Dimon Estate. Ryan Hardy, chef, founder and CEO of Delicious Hospitality Group (DHG); and Leanne Weber, head bartender at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. and Chili Cook-Off champion.
In addition, the brewing team is creating a Hot Sauce IPA brewed with local Thai Bird chili peppers “to spice up the event,” organizers said.
A wide variety of other craft beers, local wines and canned cocktails will also be available.
Tickets are $25, plus tax and fees, and include entry to the event plus “all your chili
it takes heart.” To purchase tickets, click here.
“Come taste some incredible chili, drink a beer and vote!” said the organizers.
