There’s no such thing as a free lunch but there’s no rule against free chili — and lots of it.
Tuesday, January 29 is FREE Chili Day at Philippe the Original, sponsored by Dolores Chili. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the first 500 visitors to Philippe will receive a free cup of chili with the purchase of any sandwich. The chili can be served with or without beans, and topped with cheese and/or onions, upon request. In addition, the first 200 visitors will receive a special door prize.
The day’s festivities include a raffle of Philippe and Dolores items including Philippe gift cards and a case of Dolores Chili, and giveaways from Dolores. The event is now in its third year.
Philippe the Original is located at 1001 N. Alameda St., one block north of historic Union Station, and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
"Everybody loves the chili," said Philippe manager Elias Barajas.
Philippe, home of the original French Dipped Sandwich, was founded in 1908. It has been at its current location since 1951. Dolores Chili has been served at Philippe for decades, a partnership befitting two veterans of the Los Angeles culinary scene.
Originally founded in 1954, Dolores Chili is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili. The aptly named Dolores Chili brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. The chili brick is sold in the fresh meat case at stores such as Vons, Ralphs, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Superior, Winco and Food4Less.
Dolores Chili is eaten in homes and at public events beyond just a straight cup: As the base for homemade chili, as a condiment for hot dogs and burgers, topped with sour cream, served with chips or crackers, or on top of tamales. For more information on Dolores Chili, log onto LAsFavoriteChili.com.
Read about it in the SGV Tribune.
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Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles Available in SoCal, Las Vegas Cardenas Markets
With its delicious combination of chicken, waffles, grits, gravy and other Southern dishes, Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles made classic southern food popular in Los Angeles. Now Los Angeles is bringing its tastiest restaurant to the rest of the country. 
Dolores Canning Co., Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, will be packaging and distributing Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles products to retailers nationwide. The new products will be sold under the “Roscoe’s At Home” label. The first three items to hit grocery store shelves, Mac ‘N Cheese, Chili Mac, & Roscoe’s Greens, are now available behind freezer doors. Each product follows the same recipes beloved by patrons in Roscoe’s six Southern California locations.
“Everybody loves Roscoe’s and we want to share an L.A. icon with the entire world,” said Bert Muñoz, sales manager at Dolores Canning Co.
The 9-ounce frozen dishes are available now at all Cardenas Markets throughout Southern California for $3.29 per unit. Cardenas Markets’ 30-unit chain is the first retail outlet to carry the All New “Roscoe’s At Home” line of frozen products. The grocery chain includes three stores in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In early 2013, the second phase of Roscoe’s products will be released for retail sales nationwide. This includes items such as Roscoe’s Potatoes & Gravy, Straight Gravy, Red Beans & Rice, and its Jeanne Jones Omelette.
Further expansion into more retail locations is also expected in early 2013.
Dolores teamed up with Roscoe’s to foster the idea of Roscoe’s products both in retail stores and online. The partners have worked tirelessly for the past year and a half on the packaging and production of Roscoe’s popular products.
“Their legendary dedication to the best ingredients is what sets them apart and makes them Roscoe’s,” Muñoz said.
Dolores Canning Co. is a local institution, having operated out of Los Angeles for 60 years, famous for its Dolores Chili Brick. The Dolores processing and packaging facility just outside downtown ships its all-beef and chicken chili to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail distribution throughout the nation. 
Cardenas’ locations also sell Dolores’ 20-ounce beef and chicken Chili Brick in the fresh meat case. Dolores currently ships its frozen Chili Brick to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail presence nationwide. For more information on Dolores Canning Co., visit www.dolorescanning.com, facebook.com/chilibrick, youtube/doloreschili and twitter.com/chilibrick.
Fans can enter their email address online at RoscoesatHome.com for future retail location info and news about the site’s online store, which will allow Roscoe’s lovers to order products directly to their doorsteps.
For more information about Roscoe’s products and future expansion contact Bert Munoz at Bert@roscoesathome.com
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Dolores Chili to sample in Chicago area Food4Less stores
For those looking for a warm culinary treat during the cold of fall and winter, Dolores Chili has the tasty answer. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, grocery shoppers at select Chicago Food 4 Less stores, can learn how to make "Pepper Bellies."
This delectable treat combines Dolores Chili with crunchy Fritos© Corn Chips to satisfy any appetite. Demonstrators will present the proper way to prepare Dolores' famous All-Beef Chili Brick topped with the popular snack. In addition to demonstrating their product, Dolores will also offer discounted pricing on its Chili Brick. 
The product demos are just another way to introduce the Chicago market to the West Coast chili, since Dolores was recently brought to the Windy City by popular demand.
“An area like Chicago has everything we’re looking for when it comes to expanding our Chili,” said Dolores Canning president David Muñoz, anticipating an expansion beyond 16 Food 4 Less stores. “Dolores Chili in Chicago Food 4 Less stores is a recipe for success that benefits both company’s customers. We are pleased to have the opportunity!”
Chicago is the farthest east the Dolores All-Beef Chili Brick has been sold in-store to chili enthusiasts. Fans of the famous Chili Brick from across the country continue to purchase online at www.DoloresChili.com, which carries Dolores’ full range of chili products: The original All-Beef Chili Brick, Chicken Chili Brick and it's new Chili Sauce.
Originally founded in 1954 as a distributor of beef and pork products, the Los Angeles-based Dolores Canning Company is a family affair. The processing plant was started by patriarch Basilio Muñoz, with matriarch Dolores as the face of the company.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. Today, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili, and is widely considered the top selling frozen All Beef Chili on the West Coast.
Dolores Chili is served at hundreds of restaurants throughout the region, including Philippe The Original in Los Angeles. The popular Chili can be purchased at stores such as Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Winco and countless independent stores.
Currently, Dolores Chili is the number-two selling item in the fresh meat case at Kroger stores, including Ralphs and Food 4 Less, behind only Oscar Meyer products. Kroger operates Food 4 Less stores in California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska and Nevada.
A list of Chicago area Food 4 Less locations carrying the Dolores all-beef chili brick can be found online,www.dolorescanning.com/wordpress/dealer-locator.
The following is a schedule of each demonstration:
| 1-Dec | Sat | 7030 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago | |
| 1-Dec | Sat | 2501 West North Ave. Melrose Park | |
| 1-Dec | Sat | North & Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL | |
| 8-Dec | Sat | 2400 W. Main St. Evanston, IL 60202 | |
| 8-Dec | Sat | 4620 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60609 | |
| 8-Dec | Sat | 1000 Sibley Blvd. Dolton, IL | |
| 15-Dec | Sat | 7770 S. Cicero Ave. Burbank, IL 60459 | |
| 15-Dec | Sat | 3039 S. Cicero Ave. Cicero, IL 60804 | |
| 15-Dec | Sat | 271 S. Bolingbrook Dr. Bolingbrook, | |
| 22-Dec | Sat | 1701 N. Larkin Ave. Unit 100 Crest Hill | |
| 22-Dec | Sat | 1724 165th St. Hammond, IN 46323 | |
| 22-Dec | Sat | 901 Meacham Rd EGV, IL 6007 | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 87th & Dan Ryan Chicago, IL | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 12150 S. Pulaski Alsip, IL 60803 | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 5556 W. 159th St Oak Forest, IL 60452 | |
| 29-Dec | Sat | 1330 Western Ave Chicago Heights, IL |
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Free Dolores Chili at Superior Grocers’ store grand opening
You might not be able to find much excitement in doing some holiday shopping this weekend with crowds and lines in mind, but some Los Angeles area shoppers can rest assured. 
Dolores Chili and Superior Grocers will spice up the shopping experience with free samples of Dolores Chili Fritos®, also known as “Pepper Bellies”, at Superior’s newest store in South Los Angeles (Baldwin Hills).
During its grand opening weekend, the store will host Dolores Chili from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday (November 17-18) and give shoppers a taste of its Dolores Chili Brick, sold in all 40 Superior locations in the fresh meat case.
Dolores Chili can be served as a stand-alone dish, or combined to enhance burgers, hot dogs, nachos and French fries. It is also common for concessioners to sell "Pepper Bellies."
The new Superior location, store # 39, is located on the corner of Rodeo Drive and La Brea at 3480 La Brea Drive.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. To this day, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili.
For more information on Dolores Chili, log onto LAsFavoriteChili.com. For more information on Superior Grocers’, visit SuperiorGrocers.com.
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A perfect pair: Free Dolores Chili to celebrate Cardenas expansion
There aren’t many grocery stores that can offer the taste of deliciousness while shopping, let alone mouth-watering chili. Cardenas Markets is offering not one, but several don’t-miss tasting events. 
First, Dolores Canning Co., the manufacturer of Dolores chili, will sample chili cheese nachos at Cardenas’ newest location on Vineyard Avenue in Ontario Tuesday, October 16 from 10:30 to 3 p.m.
Then each weekday thereafter for the next month Dolores will sample its delectable chili—both beef and chicken—at a different Southern California Cardenas location to celebrate and promote the expansion and availability of its chili at the grocery store chain.
The 20-ounce Dolores chicken or beef Chili Brick will sell for a special price, $3.49 and is available in the fresh meat case and in aisle displays throughout stores.
Chili cheese nacho samples will be passed out free on a first-come, first-served basis.
The schedule of Dolores Chili sampling includes:
Monday, November 5 at Store #8, 25065 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 6 at Store #22, 14930 Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Autumn is a time when temperatures drop, and friends and family drop in to high school football stadiums across the country to enjoy games beneath the Friday night lights. Dolores Chili is injecting its own flavor into this tradition with the introduction of its brand-new "Concession Box".
Soon to be available in Smart&Final, Restaurant Depot and various Club Stores, the Concession Box 
includes two five-pound bags of Dolores Chili ready to be thawed, heated and served. The serving size is specifically designed for concession stands such as those found at high school snack bars, booster club functions, or any youth sporting event — football, soccer, baseball, softball, martial arts, swim meets and more.
Dolores Chili can be served as a stand-alone dish, or combined to enhance burgers, hot dogs, nachos and French fries. It is also common for concessioners to sell Dolores Chili Fritos, commonly known as "Pepper Bellies."
"For years, fundraising groups have chosen Dolores' famous "Chili Brick" for use in High School, Little League & Soccer Snack Bars. Now our new "Concession Box", provides these same groups a quick, convenient way to serve a great tasting Snack Bar Favorite, Dolores Chili", says David Munoz, President of Dolores Chili. Boxes will be sold starting at starting at $37.99, or less than 50 cents a serving. Each box includes heat-and-serve instructions.
To keep each delicious serving of chili piping hot, Dolores’ special Chili Warmer is available for purchase, rental or loan for the duration of a group function. The Dolores Chili Warmer features two sides to keep ingredients separate — for example, one side can be filled with chili and the other with nacho cheese. Contact Dolores directly at sales@dolorescanning.com or (323) 263-9155 for details.
Dolores Chili is a third generation minority owned business located in East Los Angeles, CA. The family firm was originally founded in 1954 by patriarch Basilio Muñoz, with matriarch Dolores as the face of the company. With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973.
To this day, Dolores is famous for its "Brick" shaped frozen chili, available in beef and chicken versions. Dolores’ line of products are sold in major grocery chains and food distributors throughout the western United States.
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Dolores Partners with Roscoe’s to Bring LA Food Icon Nationwide
With its delicious combination of chicken, waffles, grits, gravy and other Southern dishes, Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles made classic southern food popular in Los Angeles. Now Los Angeles is bringing its tastiest restaurant to the rest of the country. 
Dolores Canning Co., Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, will be packaging and distributing Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles products to retailers nationwide. The new products will be sold under the “Roscoe’s At Home” label. The first three items to hit grocery store shelves, Mac ‘N Cheese, Chili Mac, & Roscoe’s Greens, are now available behind freezer doors. Each product follows the same recipes beloved by patrons in Roscoe’s six Southern California locations.
“Everybody loves Roscoe’s and we want to share an L.A. icon with the entire world,” said Bert Muñoz, sales manager at Dolores Canning Co.
The 9-ounce frozen dishes are available now at all Cardenas Markets throughout Southern California for $2.99 per unit. Cardenas Markets’ 29-unit chain is the first retail outlet to carry the All New “Roscoe’s At Home” line of frozen products.
In early 2013, the second phase of Roscoe’s products will be released for retail sales nationwide. This includes items such as Roscoe’s Potatoes & Gravy, Straight Gravy, Red Beans & Rice, and its Jeanne Jones Omelette.
Further expansion into more retail locations is also expected in early 2013.
Dolores teamed up with Roscoe’s to foster the idea of Roscoe's products both in retail stores and online. The partners have worked tirelessly for the past year and a half on the packaging and production of Roscoe’s popular products.
“Their legendary dedication to the best ingredients is what sets them apart and makes them Roscoe’s,” Muñoz said.
Dolores Canning Co. is a local institution, having operated out of Los Angeles for 60 years, famous for its Dolores Chili Brick. The Dolores processing and packaging facility just outside downtown ships its all-beef and chicken chili to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail distribution throughout the nation.
Cardenas' locations also sell Dolores' 20-ounce beef and chicken Chili Brick in the fresh meat case. Dolores currently ships its frozen Chili Brick to retailers throughout the region and is currently expanding its retail presence nationwide. For more information on Dolores Canning Co., visit www.dolorescanning.com, facebook.com/chilibrick, youtube/doloreschili and twitter.com/chilibrick.
Fans can enter their email address online at RoscoesatHome.com for future retail location info and news about the site’s online store, which will allow Roscoe’s lovers to order products directly to their doorsteps.
For more information about Roscoe’s products and future expansion contact Bert Munoz at Bert@roscoesathome.com
Los Angeles’ favorite chili is heading east. 
Dolores Chili is expanding its distribution to Food 4 Less stores in Chicago. Beginning Monday, 13 Windy City locations will carry Dolores’famous All-Beef Chili Brick at a price of $5.69 each.
It is the farthest east the Dolores All-Beef Chili Brick has ever been sold. That does not include the online store at LAsFavoriteChili.com, which carries Dolores’ full range of chili products: The original All-Beef Chili Brick, Chicken Chili Brick and Chili Sauce.
“An area like Chicago has everything we’re looking for when it comes to expanding our Chili,” said Dolores Canning president David Muñoz, anticipating the expansion will soon stem beyond 13 stores. “Dolores Chili in Chicago Food4Less stores is a recipe for success that benefits both company’s customers.”
Originally founded in 1954 as a distributor of beef and pork products, the Los Angeles-based Dolores Canning Company is a family affair. The processing plant was started by patriarch Basilio Muñoz, with matriarch Dolores as the face of the company.
With a nod to its shape, the aptly named Dolores Chili Brick has been enjoyed by chili lovers since its introduction in 1973. To this day, Dolores is famous for its beef and chicken brick-shaped chili.
Dolores Chili is served at Philippe The Original in Los Angeles, and can be purchased at stores such as Vons, Ralphs, Stater Bros, Smart & Final, Superior, Grocery Outlet, Winco and 99 Cents Only stores.
Currently, Dolores Chili is the number-two selling item in the fresh meat case at Kroger stores, including Ralphs and Food 4 Less, behind only Oscar Meyer products. Kroger operates Food 4 Less stores in California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska and Nevada.
A list of Chicago area Food4Less locations carrying the Dolores all-beef chili brick can be found online, www.dolorescanning.com/wordpress/dealer-locator.
Dolores Chili’s Recipe Contest allured entries from individuals across the United States, all competing for cash, prizes and bragging rights as the owner of the most creative recipe involving Dolores Chili. After a thorough selection process, Dolores Chili has named three winners.
First, second and third place winners were chosen, although difficult, for demonstrating their creativity and ingenuity of Dolores Chili. 
The first place winner is Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas for her Chicken Chili Calzones. She found inspiration for her recipe in the Dolores Chicken Chili.
Chicken Chili Calzones
3 Tablespoons Olive oil, divided
1 Brick (20 Ounces) DOLORES Chicken Chili
2 Cups cooked Chicken, coarsely chopped
2 (10-ounce) cans refrigerated pizza crust dough
2 Cups shredded pizza cheese blend, divided
1 Large Egg
1 Tablespoon Water
Heat oven to 425°F Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet and sauté the chili and chicken over low heat until well combined. Meanwhile, unroll pizza dough on lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet dough in half. Brush olive oil on each sheet. Place about 3/4 Cup chili mixture on half of each rectangle. Top each with 1/3 Cup cheese. Fold dough in half to enclose filling, making sure edges are even; seal edges. Place on baking sheet. Cut small vent slits in calzone tops. Whisk together egg and water and brush mixture over tops of calzones. 4 Bake calzones 20 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Cool 5 minutes.
Columbia, South Carolina resident, Mary Leverette is the second place winner. Her love for pizza and Dolores Chili combined to be the inspiration behind her South of the Border Pizza. 
South of the Border Pizza
2 12-inch refrigerated pre-baked pizza crusts
1 20-oz. brick Dolores Chili, thawed
2 cups Chihuahua cheese, crumbled
2 cups cubed fresh avocado
1 cup chopped green onions
2 cups Queso Blanco crumbles
Place the refrigerated pizza crusts on baking sheets. Place Dolores Chili in a bowl and microwave until heated through. Spread heated chili evenly over the two crusts. Top with Chihuahua cheese and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until cheese melts. Top each pizza with fresh avocado, green onions and Queso Blanco. Serve immediately.
Third place goes to Blayne Imata of Los Angeles for a unique creation, Dolores Chili Loco Moco. Hot and spicy was definitely the inspiration behind this creation. 
Dolores Chili Loco Moco
1 20 oz. Dolores Chili Brick
1 cup beef broth Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste
1 lb. 80% lean ground sirloin
Salt and pepper to taste
4 eggs Steamed rice Sliced green onions for garnish
For onion rings:
1 yellow onion sliced into 1/2 inch rings
1/2 cup flour
1 Tbs. corn starch Cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cold water
Panko bread crumbs
Canola oil
Prepare Dolores Chili Brick according to package instructions. Add hot beef broth in place of water and stir until incorporated. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes while stirring. Add Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce to taste. (I like my Dolores Chili a little on the spicy side.) While chili is simmering, prepare onion rings. In a medium sized pot, heat about an inch deep of canola oil to 350 degrees for frying. Combine flour, corn starch and cayenne pepper. Stir until well mixed. Add 1/4 cup cold water and stir until blended. A few lumps are okay. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Pour panko bread crumbs onto a plate. When oil is hot and ready, dip separated onion rings into flour batter mixture, coat well then dredge in panko bread crumbs. Fry a few at a time in the hot oil for a minute or so until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with a little salt while still hot. Set aside. Divide ground beef into 4 portions. Shape into patties. Season with salt and pepper and grill or fry each patty in a pan on both sides until desired doneness. Allow to rest. Fry eggs to your preference. Sunny side up is traditional but if you prefer your eggs more well done, over easy goes good with this recipe too. Assemble the Loco Mocos by scooping some steamed rice into a bowl, then stacking on a beef patty followed by a fried egg. Ladle hot Dolores Chili around rice and over the Loco Moco if desired and garnish with onion rings and green onion slices. Serve with cool and creamy Hawaiian style macaroni salad on the side.
Dolores Chili will soon announce another contest.
Dolores’ Chili Truck will be rolling to Azusa High tonight, joining other food trucks at a fundraising event put on by Freddy’s Food Court. 
“The Chili Truck” will be serving up Dolores’ famous all-beef blend in food-truck favorites, Chili Dogs, Chili Fritos® and Chili Nachos at tonight’s event from 5-9 in the student parking lot. Proceeds will benefit The Azusa High Wresting Team.
The mobile restaurant will also be stocked with Dolores merchandise such as Hats, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets and Aprons. Chili fans will also be treated to such non-edible Dolores freebies as key chains, pens, lanyards, bumper stickers and mouse pads.
Be on the lookout for the Dolores Chili Truck every weekend wherever hungry people are found: parking lots, at carnivals and festivals, soccer matches, football games, Chili Cook-Offs or Food Truck events.
"The Chili Truck" recently toured LA stopping on several popular street corners and made appearances at a couple Superior Grocers' parking lots.
Chili fans can follow Dolores Chili on Twitter, @chilibrick or on Facebook, facebook.com/chilibrick to stay up-to-date on the truck's whereabouts.