Today is the 55th anniversary of a Washington landmark, Ben’s Chili Bowl. It was celebrated by local fans and a visiting long-time diner, Bill Cosby. Washingtonians are also celebrating another DC holiday, Chuck Brown’s birthday. Half-smokes all around!
Ben Ali, founder of U Street landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl, passed away last week. He was 82.
Ben’s signature dish is the Chili Half-Smoke sausage, so we celebrate Mr. Ali’s memory with links:
“Ben’s Chili Bowl Founder Passes On,” DCsocialite.com
“Obituaries: Ben Ali, Ran iconic D.C. diner, 82,” AP via Philly.com
“He Added Spice to Our Lives,” Washington Post
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