Ordering by waysSourced
The number names the toppings, not the heat
Cincinnati chili is served over spaghetti. Chili and pasta make a two-way; cheese creates a three-way; adding both onions and beans makes a five-way. The number identifies the combination rather than a level of spiciness.
The menu’s numbers have a local meaning.
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