Here you are ... the official (well not really, but it was a good score on Google) history of Chili ala Cocoa.
Outside of the state of Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio, is the most chili-crazed city in the United States. ...........
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm
Anyone from Cincinnati here? ..... and they can speak to their local official food!
I first had it while visiting friends a few years ago. When my friend was making it, I thought, OMG are they ever weird!!! Then we ate it .... a lovely dark chili, and with just a hint of the cocoa in it.
The fun part was that you could "build your own" and everyone could have their chili, just the way they liked it! :)
So nay sayers ... never say never ... until you at least have tried it!
And don't forget the Canadian cheddar cheeeeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: