West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival, report #2: The $3,200 chili!

Two more reports to share, following up on our “as-it-happened” report from today’s West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival. First: The WS Food Bank’s words of thanks for the Chili Challenge results:

The West Seattle Food Bank would like to thank the WS Junction Assoc., the nine participating neighborhood restaurants and all the tasters at the annual WS Harvest Festival. Congratulations to Deano Lucas at Deano’s for being the 2014 Chili Master winner. We raised $1580 and then Deano matched it with a $1600 check! WOW! A huge thank you to Deano and everyone! It was so much fun and some fabulous chili!

Corianton Hale shared this photo of the nine contenders:

Those who donated $10 for a flight of tastes got to vote. WSFB says Elliott Bay Brewery and Shadowland tied for second, followed by Terra Cole Butchery. Also particpating (which meant making and donating a BIG batch of chili): Easy Street Café, Husky Deli, Quadrato, The Swinery, West 5. Still to come: A photo gallery with more of today’s sights.

Julia October 26, 2014 (11:10 pm)

What/where is Deano’s?

Lf October 26, 2014 (11:16 pm)

Does deano have a restaurant?

WSB October 26, 2014 (11:27 pm)

My answer from our other story: “He has a company called Deano’s Grill. It’s a fixture at festivals, etc. – he’s been a co-sponsor of West Seattle Summer Fest in recent years. I’m sorry to say I can’t find a website or other online page for it but am inquiring with the Junction Association. (And if anyone reading this knows …) – TR”

AN October 27, 2014 (9:25 am)

Congratulations Dean! Who new you could make Chili and to do it so well….still waiting for my bowl that you said you would save me.

WSB October 27, 2014 (9:54 am)

Checked with WSJA and what I said about chili victor Deano was confirmed – he is a West Seattle resident with a catering business (and a generous spirit!).

blindtastetests October 27, 2014 (3:32 pm)

i realize this is not earthshaking in consequence, but what? No blind taste tests?

We adults, regardless of endeavor and interests, are setting examples of good community and good business practices all of the time, chili rockstars. Please strive toward your bottom line and attendantbeneficience with this in mind.

Thank you. And good on you for the giving.

But, where was Amber of Freshy’s on California in all this generosity? She is the best soupper, ya’ know :P

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