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Real Chili, a Milwaukee and Marquette legend, recently received recognition as the second in a list of five of the best Chili joints in America. A personal favorite of this blogger, I would definitely suggest it as a required stop for anyone in or passing through Milwaukee.

Real Chili serves bowls of chili mild, medium, or hot, with spaghetti or beans, or spaghetti and beans. The full and complete arrangement is known as the Marquette Special. (The original Real Chili parlor has long been a favorite of Marquette University students.) The degree of heat is determined by the amount of meat; i.e. more meat equals more heat. The meat is ground fine, brilliantly spiced, and deliciously oily. It goes atop layers of noodles and beans; and on top of the meat is piled a large fistful of shredded cheese (melting from the heat). You can also get sour cream and raw onions as a garnish. Every bowl comes with a side dish of oyster crackers to crumble on top or to eat as a sort of palate-cleanser between bites of chili.

Looking for more discussion surround Marquette University eats, check out the related debate on Real Chili vs The Dogg Haus in our forums.

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