UPDATE: St. Leon Skyline Chili Opening Postponed

Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:28 AM

Press release from Skyline Chili

Michelle and Dave Deddens' new Skyline Chili restaurant in St. Leon will open on Wednesday, July 15. Photo provided. Update published Monday, July 13 at 1:47 p.m.: The public opening of the Skyline Chili restaurant in St. Leon will have to wait, thanks to Mother Nature. Proprietor Dave Deddens says that the planned Wednesday, July 15 opening has been postponed. The entrance to the restaurant's parking lot off of State Road 1 has not been completed, and can't be finished until the soil dries up from recent rains. "If we get the entrance done Friday, (the opening) is going to be Saturday. They are going to start tomorrow now. If not, probably, hopefully next Monday," Deddens said Monday.

Wall art at the soon-to-open Skyline Chili restaurant in #StLeonIN.

A photo posted by Eagle 99.3 (@eagle993) on Jul 9, 2015 at 6:41pm PDT

Original story published Wednesday, July 8 at 11:15 a.m.: (St. Leon, Ind.) – On Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. EST, Skyline Chili will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony at their newest location in St. Leon, Indiana. The new restaurant, which is located just off of Interstate 74’s exit 164 at 27900 State Route 1, is owned by Dave and Michelle Deddens, who have been part of the St. Leon business and civic community for more than two decades. The family, who also owns and operates the 3-D Mart in St. Leon, has a history of integrating small businesses into the heart of the town. “St. Leon combines the best qualities of a great place to live and a great stop for travelers. So we think it deserves to have an iconic restaurant like Skyline Chili,” said owner Dave Deddens. “We look forward to welcoming neighbors and friends, both old and new, for some of the Midwest’s favorite fare.” The grand opening ceremony will feature special guests Skyline Chili CEO Kevin McDonnell and members of the Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce. The St. Leon Skyline Chili restaurant will seat more than 100 people and have approximately 50 employees. The Deddens and their enthusiastic new staff will be prepared to serve the famous Coneys and Ways immediately following the ceremony. For more information about Skyline Chili, visit www.skylinechili.com. RELATED STORIES: Deddens Making Skyline Chili Part Of Their St. Leon Collection Future St. Leon Skyline Chili Owners Treat Local Educators To Cheese Coney Tour