‘FREE CHILI DAY’ RETURNS TO PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL

500 Free Cups of Dolores Chili To Be Given Away at Philippe’s Jan. 30

After a four-year break, “Free Chili Day” sponsored by Dolores Chili returns to Philippe the Original.

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, starting at 10:30 a.m., 500 people will get a free cup of Dolores Chili.

Patrons will receive a voucher at Philippe’s entrance which can be redeemed at any carver station for a free cup of Dolores Chili with the purchase of any French Dip sandwich.

Each cup of warm chili comes just how you like it; with or without beans, and with choice of shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions. And of course, each cup is served with saltine crackers for dipping.

Dolores Chili staff will be on site during the event passing out more free chili brick samples and giveaways, just in time to entice fans for the upcoming big game.

Philippe’s & Dolores History

Philippe’s and Dolores Canning Co., Dolores Chili’s parent company, have worked together since the 1970’s when Dolores became the exclusive chili sold at the restaurant.

Both establishments have plenty in common being family-owned, Los Angeles-based companies. Dolores has been in business since 1954 and Philippe’s for over 115 years. Dolores and Philippe’s are run by third and fourth generation family members respectively, and both are built with the intent of hard work and core values that make them so great.

Philippe’s, being one of the oldest and best-known restaurants in Southern California and nationwide, is known for the chili which pairs well with any of the restaurant’s French Dips, including: beef, pork, ham, lamb, turkey and pastrami.

The chili is available at Philippe’s daily by the cup or bowl. Some French Dip lovers even like to dip or top their sandwich with the chili.

More About Dolores Chili

Dolores Chili is made at Dolores Canning Co. in East Los Angeles. The all-beef 16 oz. Dolores Chili Brick is sold in grocery stores throughout the Western United States including: Albertson’s, Food 4 Less, Walmart, Ralphs and Stater Brothers. Another option is a five-pound tray for larger gatherings available at Smart & Final.

Dolores Chili also pairs well with burgers and dogs and in a variety of recipes from chili Fritos to chili spaghetti.

Dolores Chicken and Vegetarian Chili Bricks are available in various grocers and for purchase online. For more information, including a Dolores Chili store locator, and to purchase Dolores Chili visit www.doloreschili.com.

Get to Philippe’s early, 500 cups of chili will go fast.

What: Free Chili Day Free Cup of Chili to the first 500 sponsored by Dolores Chili

When: Tuesday, Jan. 30 beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Philippe the Original 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles.

Why: Because everyone loves a hearty cup of warm chili to pair with a Philippe’s French Dip