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Originally Posted by Sun
Ok demystify this cultural confusion for me please. I had a layover in Cincinnati in the spring and asked around for what type of local food should I check out. Everyone said spaghetti 3, way 4 way and so on. Where did this unusual mix come from? Never saw this anywhere else.
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According to Wikipedia, it started in 1922 with restauranteurs from Macedonia, of all places. They were trying to make an American form of their cuisine (like chop suey for the Chinese). Then it went from there, through Skyline, Empress, Gold Star.
3 way-chili, spaghetti, cheese
4 way-chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans
5 way chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans, onion