Cafe Luwak Blog

For four years I have helped organize and participated in the Depot Town chili cookoff, and we have never even placed in the event. We have always served our standard chili which is pretty mild and probably kind of average tasting. This year we had a new cook, and I told him to show me his best, and he came through with flying colors. I got the call last night letting us know that Larry's Out Cold Chili took first prize. Unlike some of our competitors who use free beer to buy votes, we played totally fair and won. Thanks to the addition of the cycling event the Chili contest increased by $500 dollars over last year, and it really was a great event.

This weekend will be the fourth anual Depot Town Chili Challenge, and this year we are combining the event with the Wheels in Motion "Another Chili Day Ride". If you are into cycling and enjoy a good bowl of chili, you are going to love this event. At the start of the day, you will come to Cafe Luwak and you can sign up for one of three different rides. Of course we would suggest that you fuel up for the ride at our breakfast buffet. Then after riding your desired length, come back to Cafe Luwak and purchase your chili tasting kits from the SOS Community Services table and visit the local vendors in and around Depot Town and try their Chili's. If you arent into cycling but enjoy a good cup of chili, come to Cafe Luwak and get your kit. The chili tasting runs between 3 and 6 pm and chili will be provided by Cafe Luwak, Sidetrack Bar and Grill, Aubrees, Queen of Hearts, The Ypsilanti Food Co-op, The Ugly Mugg Cafe, and The Corner Brewery.