 Cincinnati chili is the area 's " best known regional food " . According to the Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau , Cincinnatians consume more than 2 @,@ 000 @,@ 000 lb ( 910 @,@ 000 kg ) of Cincinnati chili each year , topped by 850 @,@ 000 lb ( 390 @,@ 000 kg ) of shredded cheddar cheese . Overall industry revenues were $ 250 million in 2014 . 
