He served as an interpreter at Ellis Island before moving to Nashville, TN, to pursue a career as a violinist. A hunting accident ended Frank's music career, and he decided to turn to his other passion: "chile".
Varallo started by selling his "chile" from a small cart in the corner of a local saloon. His chili recipe was incredibly successful, and he soon opened the first Varallo's Chile Parlor on Broadway in 1907.
Varallo started by selling his "chile" from a small cart in the corner of a local saloon. His chili recipe was incredibly successful, and he soon opened the first Varallo's Chile Parlor on Broadway in 1907.
This three-wheel Harley Davidson motorcycle was used to deliver fresh hot chile around downtown Nashville. In 1938, Varallo's Restaurant was open 24 hours a day. It delivered gallons of chile each day.
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