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- Founded: 1958 http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/de...
- Address: 1213 U Street NW, Washington, D.C. http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/de...
- Founders: Ben and Virginia Ali http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/de...
- Casual American fare http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/de...
- Notable for their chili dogs and chili smokes http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/de...
- Provided food and shelter during the 1968 riots in Washington, D.C. http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/Co...
- Visited by numerous celebrities including Barack Obama, Bill Cosby, Ella Fitzgerald and Martin Luther King Jr. http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/Co...
- Founder Ben Ali died on October 7, 2009 from natural causes http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009...
- Inducted into the D.C. Hall of Fame http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/Co...
- Founders retired, leaving their sons to run the restaurant http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/Co...
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Ben's Chili Bowl is a well-known restaurant in Washington, D.C.. Founded in 1858 by Ben and Virginia Ali, the causal American is considered a Washington landmark, entering the D.C. Hall of Fame and being named one of the best "locally owned and operated regional restaurants that have withstood the test of time and are beloved in their communities."http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/Content/2/Summary.aspx
On October 7, 2009, co-founder Ben Ali died at his home from natural causes at the age of 82.http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/10/founder_of_bens_chili_bowl_a_d.html
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Ben's Chili Bowl News
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At a 'crossroads,' United's Olsen decides it's time to step away
... a longtime resident and community volunteer who didn't shy from conversations with fans on the sidewalk or at Ben's Chili Bowl. ... (November 24, 2009)Washington Post -
Best Comfort Food: Ben's Chili Bowl
And Ben's has got a cool catchphrase: "From a pitbull to a ball park frank, our chili can make any dog bark," quotes Harcum. By the Numbers: Ben's Chili ... (November 10, 2009)Express from The Washington Post (blog) -
Clipper develops his passion into signature portraits
Martin Luther King Jr. and the late Ben Ali, founder of DC landmark Ben's Chili Bowl. "My life's goal is to create as much happiness as I can through my ... (November 04, 2009)Washington Post -
A Year of Obama & the District
Then President-elect Barack Obama eats with DC Mayor Adrian Fenty at Ben's Chili Bowl on Jan. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) It was a year ago today ... (November 05, 2009)DCist.com
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Ben's Chili Bowl Blogs
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Ben's Chili Bowl Legacy | Evil Monito
Ben Ali, founder of Ben's Chili Bowl, passed away a few weeks ago. Lines have stretched out the door of the Ali family's business as the DC community has gathered to honor Ben's legacy. For many of us in DC, Ben's Chili Bowl g... (November 11, 2009)evilmonito.com -
Ben's Chili Bowl « { quarterlife lifestyle }
Ben's Chili Bowl is a DC institution, the kind of place you'd expect to see (and probably have seen) featured on the Food Network. It's located in the historic U-Street corridor, home of “Black Broadway.” Ben's survived the 1968 rio... (November 10, 2009)quarterlifestyle.wordpress.com -
Ben's Chili Bowl Founder Ben Ali Dies - Slashfood
The restaurant is renowned for its chili "half smokes" -- beef sausages larger than the average hot dog that are smothered in chili -- as well as its bowls of chili. The James Beard Foundation named Ben's Chili Bowl an "American ...slashfood.com -
Ben's Chili Bowl Owner Dies | PraiseDC - Praise 104.1
Praise 104.1 would like to extend our condolences to the family of Ben Ali, founder of historic Ben's Chili Bowl, who passed away on Wednesday evening.praisedc.com
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Come down to Ben's Chilibowl for the best chili dogs in the nations capital. Try our many differant types of chili, hot dogs, crab and seafood. Ben's Chili Bowl is located at 121...benschilibowl.com -
Ben's Chili Bowl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Obama Foodorama: Barack Blesses Ben's Chili Bowl in DC...A ...
Obama Foodorama: Barack Blesses Ben's Chili Bowl in DC...A Legendary Joint That's All About Changeobamafoodorama.blogspot.com -
Ben's Chili Bowl - U Street Corridor - Washington, DC
547 Reviews of Ben's Chili Bowl "Ben Ali, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your contributions to this beautiful city and for being such a positive presence. You were a d...yelp.com
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Mahalo Answers for Ben's Chili Bowl
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tommy burgers chili recipe 1 AnswerI found this recipe with Google - hope that helps. Credit where credit is due: http://cookbooknrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/07/original-tommys-world-famous-hamburg... read more -
How do you make Cincinnati Chili? Are the ingredients different than in traditional chili? 3 AnswersThe link also has a brief history of the food. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm Cincinnati Chili Recipe 1 large onion chopped 1 pound ... read more -
In Season four of Lost, "Ben" goes to war. Was Ben, once a Billionare? 1 AnswerI don't think that Ben changed the rules - the island did when it allowed Ben's daughter, Alex, to die. That's when Ben says "he changed the rules". Then Ben ... read more -
what are some award-winning chili recipes? 1 AnswerIf you mean "truly" award winning recipes, the the Chilli Appreciation Society International Inc. have this website, where they list all winners of the CASI Ter... read more
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Ben's Chili Bowl Products
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Ben's Chili Bowl, Washington, D.C. Photograph - Beautiful 16"x20" Photographic Print by Carol M. Highsmith - $39.95
Amazon.com: Ben's Chili Bowl, Washington, D.C. Photograph - Beautiful 16"x20" Photographic Print by Carol M. Highsmith: Kitchen & DiningAmazon
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Ben's Chili Bowl: 50 Years of a Washington, D.C. Landmark (Images of America) - $19.99
Amazon.com: Ben's Chili Bowl: 50 Years of a Washington, D.C. Landmark (Images of America) (9780738554242): Tracey Gold Bennett, Nizam B. Ali, Foreword by Bill Cosby: BooksAmazon
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Ben's Chili Bowl of D.C. is the shiz #fb
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standing in line at Ben's Chili Bowl in U Street.
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Why is Ben's chili bowl so delicious? Especially at 2am. Last night was fun times, and Tommy Wiseau is my love.
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Just left ben's chili bowl! Historic spot yo you need to visit! Shouts to my dude @xbdot
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Paying homage to Ben, enjoying a chili half-smoke with @DeniseThanhN @marcuskdowling. (@ Ben's Chili Bowl w/ @marcuskdowling)
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