Kelly Volpe, 7, right, talks to Mary Dakan at Chili John’s in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Volpe is a family relative of Debbie LoGuercio who owns the restaurant. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Chili John’s owner, Debbie LoGuercio, from third left, gives a receipt to her customer, David Hanson, at Chili John’s in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Hanson has been coming to this restaurant for 25 years, he says. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Alec LoGuercio stirs a big pot of beef chili at Chili John’s in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Chili John’s owner, Debbie LoGuercio, works at her family run restaurant in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Chili John’s is famous for their beef and bean chili. Customers can order his or her beef and bean chili from mild to hot and can be topped with crackers, onions, jalapenos and apple cider vinegar. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Chili John’s is famous for their beef and bean chili. Customers can order his or her beef and bean chili from mild to hot and can be topped with crackers, onions and jalapenos. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
David Hanson, left, and Terry Linvill enjoy their meals at Chili John’s in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Linvill has been coming to the restaurant since 1974. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chillies have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Stephanie Volpe, left, serves a bowl of spaghetti for Terry Linvill at Chili John’s in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Volpe is a family relative of Debbie LoGuercio and always tries to help out the family, she says. Volpe was also a waiter for the restaurant for 15 years. Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chillies have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Chili John’s opened 65 years ago and has gone through three owners. Within the last 20 years chicken, vegetarian and three types of chili have been added on to the original menu. Originally the menu only had beef, beans, pasta and lemon pie. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)