Skyline Chili
Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Casual dining |
| Founded | October 8, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Founder | Nicholas Lambrinides |
| Headquarters | Fairfield, Ohio, U.S. |
Number of locations | 160 (August 2021) |
Area served | Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida |
Key people | Kevin McDonnell, CEO |
| Products | Cincinnati chili |
| Website | www.skylinechili.com |
Skyline Chili is a chain of Cincinnati-style chili restaurants based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1949 by Greek immigrant Nicholas Lambrinides, Skyline Chili is named for the view of Cincinnati's skyline that Lambrinides could see from the first restaurant (which has since been demolished), opened in the section of town now known as Price Hill. It is also the "official chili" of many local professional sports teams and venues, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Cyclones, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Kings Island theme park, and also sponsors the Crosstown Shootout, an annual men's college basketball rivalry game between the city's two NCAA Division I teams, Cincinnati and Xavier.