Meet the Locals – Ben's Chili Bowl
Jul 22, 2023
Learn all about the iconic restaurant and historical landmark Ben's Chili Bowl from founder Virginia Ali and her daughter Vida. They share Ben's story, how their community restaurant became a focal point during the civil rights movement and Giant Food’s role in bringing chili and spicy half smokes to customers across the mid-Atlantic.
Show Notes:
- Ben's Chili Bowl, Home of Washington DC's Original Half Smoke (benschilibowl.com)
- Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation (benschilibowlfoundation.org)
- Official historian Dr. Bernard Demczuk at bernie@benschilibowl.com or visit
- Be's Chili Bowl Archive: Visit George Washington University’s Gelman Library to view all of the historic papers, photos, artifacts and videos about Be's Chili Bowl
- How to Properly Eat a Chili Dog | NHDSC (hot-dog.org)
- Get Ben's at your local Giant or online: Chili, Half Smokes and more