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Allen Granberg of Bella's Bistro in downtown Putnam won several awards at the first-ever Willie's Chili Cookoff. Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Bolte of Clarus Studios.

 

 

Chili

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winners

PUTNAM — The People’s Choice winners of the First annual Willie’s Chili Cookoff, held at Rotary Park Sept. 10 include:

First Place: Bella’s; runner up: Courthouse

Best Aroma: Bell’s, Courthouse, Jessica Tuesdays.

Most Creative: Connecticut National, Stomping Ground, Bella’s

Chili Chili Bang Bang Heat: Bella’s, Courthouse, Main Street Grille.