A few weeks ago, Julie and I were riding our bikes down Overland Ave. here in Culver City, and we noticed this brand new establishment. Naturally, our curiosity was piqued. After hearing good things, we finally decided to give it a spin.

The interior is small, but cozy - lots of wood, cowboy gear, and a TV screen playing old-timey westerns. Working the counter was the same girl from the Tub's video (which is an entertaining watch and can be found here on their website: http://tubschili.com/).

We asked for menu recommendations and were offered samples of quite a few different kind of chili as well as a one of their huge "buffalo chips" (gotta love the name). Julie ordered a double scoop (just the right size for a hearty eater or a pregnant woman) of steak chili in a breadbowl, and I ordered a double scoop of the turkey chili. Alone, each bowl was about $6. We decided to go all out and get almost all the fixin's, including cheddar jack cheese, green onions, red onions, corn chips, and a healthy does of Tub's "TNT." We also ordered a helping of buffalo chips and ranch dip, as well as a massive root bear float.

The chili was really, really good. The fresh red onions were a nice touch, and the TNT sauce was a must if you, like I, appreciate a little kick. Julie loved her steak chili, but my money is on the turkey. The bread bowls are chewy and great - but we wished we had started eating them before we finished all the chili.

The chips were very cool - big, very "natural" tasting, and a strangely appetizing combination of crispy and chewy. You get the impression that they were just sliced up and fried in a pan minutes ago.

Overall, good price, friendly service, and great food. This was definitely a return visit-worthy stop, and a high recommendation to all. They even let us wear one of their cowboy hats for a picture: