Price Hill Chili

"Side-view of a classic plate of Cincinnati five-way chili. The crown of shredded cheddar is melting from the heat of the meat layer below."
Michael Stern






"Every Cincinnati chili parlor also specializes in double-decker sandwiches. The Hippo is top-of-the-line at Price Hill: ham, beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Extra-long toothpicks are essential for holding each half together."
Michael Stern



"A side dish of goetta. Customarily served at breakfast, goetta is also available at Price Hill in a sandwich any time of day."
Michael Stern



"Monday's homemade soup is always chicken-noodle at Price Hill. Wonderful comfort food!"
Michael Stern



"Even with two wieners and covered with cheese, this tiny Coney Island known as a Wiener Bun is so small it is a mere snack."
Cliff Strutz



"Inside Price Hill. Long hours make this a popular destination eat-place from pre-dawn until near midnight. This photo was taken in the back dining room mid-afternoon between lunch and supper."
Michael Stern



"The Hippo is about as tall as it is wide. Here it is shown on good rye toast."
Michael Stern



"A pair of cheese Coneys, at $1.65 each, makes a bargain meal. Word to the wise: mustard is a great unifying flavor for this combo dog."
Michael Stern



"There's nothing wrong with the big chains that dominate the chili scene in Cincinnati, but many connoisseurs prefer the independents."
Michael Stern