The Rock and Roll Chili Pit opened a week ago today. This restaurant is only a few blocks from our office and had been under construction for months. The anticipating was killing us (well, mostly just me). And like any obsessive fan, I was there opening day with high expectations in tow.
I ordered a cup of the Red Zep and a cup of the Iron Flamin’. Let me rephrase that: I ordered a bowl of steak bites in a chili sauce and a bowl of pulled pork in a chili verde sauce. So. Much. Meat. To many, this would be a home run. But I was missing the beans. I suppose I should have done my research on “Texas-style” chili and I could have better prepared myself. There ain’t no beans in Texas chili.
I’d order the Iron Flamin’ again, but the Red Zep was just too much beef for one sitting. I’m also anxious to try the Motley Stew, a chipotle beef and pork chili with potatoes and carrots, and the ZZ Slop, a vegan chili with BEANS.
A few other fun tidbits: All of the employee shirts have old rock song lyrics, the bar is in the shape of a guitar, and the lights are drum heads. They’re definitely reppin’ the rock and roll brand.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Rock and Roll Chili Pit.