Fini's Landing

Fun Chili Cook-Off Winner 2023

By Jeffrey LangOn

We are thrilled to announce that Fini’s Landing is the winner of the 2023 edition of The Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off!

The 2023 Event was enjoyed by more than 250 members of the community where every entry offered something special for chili lovers. This year, Fini’s Landing received the most votes to finish in 1st place.

Twelve of Tucson’s favorite restaurants participated in the 2023 event, which earned $26,000 for the benefit of the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen’s Fund! As always, all contributions go to the benefit of the Send a Kid to Camp initiative.

Arizona Daily Star 2023-10-23 Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off Thank You to Sponsors and Cookers
Arizona Daily Star 2023-10-23 Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off Thank You to Sponsors and Cookers

Second best chili was awarded to The Cork

The Cork Tucson
The Cork

Third best chili was earned by Saddlehorn Saloon

Saddlehorn Saloon
Saddlehorn Saloon

Noble Hops Gastro Pub Tucson AZ

Fun Chili Cook-Off Winner 2022

By Jeffrey LangOn

We are thrilled to announce that Noble Hops is the winner of the 2022 edition of Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off!

Eleven of Tucson’s favorite restaurants participated in the 2022 event, which earned more than $25,640 for the benefit of the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmens’ Fund with all contributions going to the benefit of the Send a Kid to Camp initiative.

Second best chili was awarded to Mama’s Hawaiian BBQ

Mama's Hawaiian BBQ Tucson AZ
Mama’s Hawaiian BBQ Tucson AZ

Third best chili was earned by Brushfire BBQ

Brushfire BBQ Tucson AZ
Brushfire BBQ Tucson AZ

Jonathan's Fun Chili Cook-Off

Fun Chili Cook-Off 2021 Success

By Jeffrey LangOn

For 2021, once again the continuing shadow of the pandemic prevented us from hosting the event “live” for the enjoyment of our many hundreds of contributors and fans. With signs that we are collectively bringing this all too pervasive issue …

Jonathan's Fun Chili Cook-Off

Fun Chili Cook-Off 2020 Success

By Jeffrey LangOn

With our high regard for the health and safety of the many hundreds of contributors and fans of the annual Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off, the Chili Cook-Off Committee determined that the 2020 event would be held “virtually”. Our 2020 fundraising …

KingFisher Bar & Grill

Fun Chili Cook-Off Winner 2019

By Jeffrey LangOn

Kingfisher Bar & Grill of Tucson is the 2019 Winner of Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off!

Twelve of Tucson’s favorite restaurants participated in the 2019 event which earned more than $22,581 for the benefit of the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmens’ Fund with all contributions going to the benefit of the Send a Kid to Camp initiative.

Second Place was awarded to Jonathan’s Cork

Third Place was earned by Trident Grills and Pizza Pub

Fun Chili Cook-Off Winner 2018

By Jeffrey LangOn

Casino Del Sol is the 2018 Winner of Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off! The winner of the 2018 Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off is Casino Del Sol Tucson, AZ. Ten of Tucson’s favorite restaurants participated in the event to the enjoyment of …

Mama's Hawaiian BBQ

Fun Chili Cook-Off Winner 2017

By Jeffrey LangOn

Mama’s Hawaiian BBQ is the 2017 winner of the Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off! A dozen of Tucson’s restaurant favorites participated in the 2017 event which earned $20,176 for the benefit of the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmens’ Fund with all contributions …

Pastiche Tucson Arizona

Fun Chili Cook-Off Winner 2016

By Jeffrey LangOn

Pastiche is the 2016 winner of Jonathan’s Fun Chili Cook-Off! Eleven of Tucson’s restaurant favorites participated in the 2016 event which earned $21,475 for the benefit of the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmens’ Fund with all contributions going to the benefit …