Chili John's, located in Burbank, California, is the city's oldest restaurant, originating as a bar in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1913. Founded by John Isaac, the establishment is known for its Southwestern chili served over spaghetti, akin to Cincinnati's Skyline Chili. Anthony Bourdain praised the restaurant, referring to it as 'awesome' and a source of 'cheap thrills.' However, due to recent financial struggles, the Burbank location is at risk of closure, adding to the challenges following the original location's closure in 2020.
Chili John's has been a staple of Burbank for almost 80 years and is actually the oldest restaurant in the city. It originated as a bar in Green Bay, Wisconsin, that was opened by John Isaac in 1913 after he immigrated from Lithuania.
One of the most popular dishes served at the bar was Southwestern chili served over spaghetti, a dish very similar to Cincinnati's famous Skyline Chili, which Bourdain once called 'America on your plate.'
Recent financial challenges mean that Chili John's might close for good. Unfortunately, the original Chili John's location in Green Bay has been closed since 2020, and its Burbank location is also in danger of shutting down.
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