Skyline Chili might be a Cincinnati institution, but Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins aren’t buying into the local favorite.
On the Sept. 9 episode of Chase’s podcast, “Chasing No 1,” which he co-hosts with Annie Agar, the Bengals wideouts made it clear they’re not on board with the city’s chili obsession. Chase didn’t mince words about the chain’s signature recipe.
"No disrespect to Skyline, but I ain't eating no chili with cinnamon in it."
Higgins jumped in with another detail that didn’t help Skyline’s case.
"You know they also put chocolate in their chili?"
Chase’s response said plenty.
"That's a bad situation," Chase added.
The two also took issue with one of Skyline’s most recognizable features: the pile of shredded cheddar on top. Chase and Higgins said they don’t get why the cheese arrives cold instead of melted.
Even with Skyline off the menu for them, both receivers had plenty of love for other spots around Cincinnati. Chase named Noche in Covington and Sotto in downtown Cincinnati as favorites, and he also gave a nod to Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, where he has been seen dining multiple times in recent years.
Higgins pointed to the Turf Club in Linwood and called the restaurant’s filet burger "fire." He also said he "obviously" likes Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse and Frankie's Sips & Savories in downtown Cincinnati.
Chase backed Higgins’ praise of Frankie's, and the two went on to mention some of the dishes they like there, including lamb chops, steak, whipped burrata and hummus.
"Shoutout Frankie's," Higgins said.
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