In times like these, the Cincinnati way is neighbor helping neighbor. That’s why Gold Star Chili, the Flavor of Cincinnati, is bringing back its popular $5 Cincinnati-style Chili Classic combo meals. Gold Star is working to keep its customers’ stomachs and wallets full by offering its most popular menu items in special, value-priced combo meals for a limited time, including:

Three cheese coneys and a regular beverage

A 3-way and a regular beverage

Chili cheese fries and a beverage

To provide additional value, Gold Star is also offering four of its most popular side order items for only $1 with the purchase of any combo meal. $1 sides include:

Chili dip

Regular fries

Half salad

Garlic or cheese bread

“Greater Cincinnati has many unique traditions, and none is more important than the tradition of eating Cincinnati-style chili on a regular basis,” says Charlie Howard, marketing director at Gold Star Chili. “Our $5 Chili Classics value meals make it easier for Greater Cincinnati families to enjoy their favorite Cincinnati-style dishes more often during these challenging economic times, especially now that family budgets are extra tight after the holidays.”

Gold Star’s $5 Chili Classics and $1 side orders are available for a limited time at participating store locations. The offer ends February 21, 2010.