since I'm from Texas...I have a stong opinion on the term "chili". Call me for dinner and say "chili" is on the menu, I'll be expecting something very specific. Call me for dinner and say "stew, or soup" I'll be very open to its interpretation and ingredients unlike I will for "chili".
The bar is set real high when "chili" is for dinner. My mouth starts to water and I get real excited about eating a great meal. If it turns out to be anything unlike what I was expecting, however great the meal would be otherwise, I'm dissappointed to not be eating "chili". Not the fault of the chef...just my expectations.
