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As the weather begins to shift, so does the desire for warm food and drink. Consumers start switching from cold brew coffee to pumpkin lattes and warm apple cider in excitement for the impending season. But what are the popular seasonal foods that people look forward to the most?
Fall is just around the corner and few things warm the heart and stomach quite like a hearty bowl of chili. Chili is typically a seasonal staple, but many restaurants serve it year round. The popular dish is served differently depending on the restaurant that makes it, and the region that the restaurant is located in. Southern restaurants popularly serve classic beef chili with a side of cornbread, while other regions serve the dish with cheese, sour cream, and corn with a side of crackers. A few places might even have a vegan and vegetarian option available.
According to Lovefood, the best place to order a bowl of chili in all of Missouri is at Dixon's Famous Chili Parlor in Independence. Lovefood recommended ordering the Dixon's chili.
Here is what Lovefood had to say about the best bowl of chili in the entire state:
"As its name suggests, this no-frills Independence spot is all about chili – and it's got a long history. Its first incarnation was as a street cart, until a restaurant opened in 1919. The tasty chili has been served the same way for a century: with carefully seasoned beef layered over beans. You can choose it dry, soupy (with bean broth) or juicy (with the meat juices), and top it off with ingredients from jalapeño relish to humble ketchup."