Can you figure out the origin of North Dakota's finest chili?

While North Dakota may not be famous for its chili, overlooking it could be a significant oversight.

There are many restaurants throughout the state that might not be famous for their chili, but they have it as a hidden gem.

I've had chili from several Bismarck Mandan area restaurants but never from the so-called best chili place in the state.  More on that restaurant in just a moment.  Some of the chili I like from around the Captial Region include, Kroll's Diner in Mandan, the Lodge/Stadium, Bistro 1100, and even one gas station, Cenex has delicious chili in my opinion.

Is there anything more satisfying on a chilly, brisk winter day than a steaming bowl of hot chili?

I didn't think so.  I think chili is one of those dishes where either you love it or hate it.  It's not for everyone, but that's okay, more for me.

I'm kind of a chili connoisseur.  To me, it's kind of like pizza for most people, even when it's bad, it's still good.  I prefer thicker chili to the runnier kind.  I like big chunks of meat in my chili too.  It doesn't matter if it's hamburger, turkey, or even pheasant.

Yep, I made pheasant chili last hunting season and it was delicious.  I like my chili with or without beans.

Either way works, but every bowl of chili req