And the winner is ...

The Greater Port Washington Kiwanis Club held its fourth annual Chili Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26, drawing about 400 people to 11 downtown Port eateries to sample a variety of chilies. Each year, there’s been one standout chili, and this year was no exception, Kiwanis member John Sigwart said. Yummy Bones received about a third of the 320 votes cast to take first place, followed by Twisted Willow and Beanie’s. Top photo: A group that included (from left) Deanna Smith, Pam Plier, Scott Plier, Jim Smith, Lee Fritsch, Ralph Perez, Beckie Perez and Brenda Fritsch clinked their chili bowls in celebration. Presley, 6, and Charlie, 2, Ward (above) got serious about their chili. At Yummy Bones, owner Robert Meredith dished up a bowl of chili for Debbie Hermans to serve (right).               Photos by Sam Arendt