The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Undersheriff Craig Bonner and Chief Custody Deputy Vinny Wasilewski took home top honors at the Navy League’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff, held Oct. 9 at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
The duo impressed judges and attendees alike with their winning recipe Last Stand Chili, a flavorful creation that blended Wasilewski’s Wagyu beef chili with Bonner’s expertly smoked beef brisket, the Sheriff’s Office reports.
Their entry not only earned First Place overall but also won the award for Best Chili Name — a lighthearted nod to their upcoming retirements and final competition together…