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How Petro’s Chili and Chips Became a Southern Obsession



A simple dish that began at the 1982 World’s Fair went on to become a cult classic throughout the Southeast.

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  1. Cool. I love seeing southern and Appalachia business get some spotlight they deserve. You should do a segment on Pal's Sudden Service (burgers and fries next! They have locations all over East TN and SW Virginia and their Big Pal Bacon w/cheese is the best fast food burger I've ever had.

  2. texan here. how is this different from frito pie and does this pre-date a frito pies creation?

  3. Life long Texan: we been here and done that and still doing that. Fritos and chili and cheese is a big thing at all Friday night football games along with hot cocoa, partna. 🤠

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