Midtown Throwdowns

What a WILD finish to the 2026 Midtown Reuben Throwdown 🤯🥪

After days of incredible competition, amazing sandwiches, and the community showing UP to vote… it all came down to the final stretch—and Logan’s Alley came charging in at the last minute to take the crown 👑

🔥 FINAL RESULTS 🔥
🥇 Logan's Alley– 2026 CHAMPION
🥈 DUKES social house
🥉 The Friesian Gastro Pub

The energy this year was unreal. From the first bite to the final vote, you all made this the biggest Throwdown yet. Shoutout to every participating spot bringing their A-game and to everyone who got out, ate, drank, and voted 🙌

This is what Midtown is all about—supporting local, friendly competition, and keeping the vibes strong.

Until next year… 👀

🔥🌶️ Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Midtown Chili Throwdown! 🌶️🔥

Huge congrats to DUKES social house for taking 1st Place this year — your chili brought the heat and the community showed up for it!

Shoutout to our incredible runners-up:
2nd Place: The Friesian Gastro Pub
3rd Place: Bob's Bar

Thank you to every spot that competed and everyone who came out to eat, drink, vote, and repeat. Midtown Throwdowns keep getting bigger and better because of your energy and love for our neighborhood.

Can’t wait to see you at the next one!

Bob's Bar comin’ in hotttt!!

Join us for the midtown chili throw down this week! Fall is a great time for a bowl of chili! This week only!! Ends November 23!

Check out The Friesian Gastro Pub’s chili entry! Sooooo meaty!