In March, we had our inaugural 88 Brand Partners Chili Cook-off. The event was a rousing success, with over a half dozen entries. Contestants were judged (by a panel of our own celebrity judges) on taste (50%), presentation (25%) and name (25%). Andy Yamashiro was the event’s first champion, receiving high marks all around for his “Brown Line Express.” The not-so-secret recipe included both bacon and chocolate, so he was a shoo-in to win.
