Ben's Chili Bowl
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Ben's Chili Bowl closes for plumbing repairs, inspiring obvious joke
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Bad plumbing, if unchecked, can lead to disaster. So it's understandable that Ben's Chili Bowl would want to get it fixed. Unfortunately, that means we'll be deprived of the "local institution" for a short while.
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Ben's Chili Bowl dropped from manliest food list
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D.C. will not be represented on the list of "Manliest restaurants," Eater.com's tally of regional eats that boost testosterone levels. The District staple — now available at two of the three sporting venues in the region — was nominated last month for the award. Instead, the Mid-Atlantic region's digestible dude-i-tude will be epitomized by Primanti Brothers.
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Ben's Chili Bowl at FedEx Field this Redskins season
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It's not been a great off-season for Washington Redskins fans, what with the QB controversy, the unkind predictions, and the petulant owner's hopeless lawsuit. But we have some good news! Ben's Chili Bowl is opening two locations in FedEx Field this season, with kiosks at section 341 and another at section 420. And the rapidly expanding local institution is done.
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National Chili Dog Day: Ben's Chili Bowl, how to properly eat a chili dog
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Today is National Chili Dog Day, which means you have a good excuse to eat what will, like cigarettes, end your life someday.
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Ben's Chili Bowl, Galaxy Hut expand to new locations
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Cravings for a late-night half-smoke will no longer mean dodging cop cars and wobbly partiers on U Street, and indie music lovers won't have to share air with overgrown frat boys in Arlington. Which is our way of saying that neighborhood staples Ben's Chili Bowl and Galaxy Hut both have expansion plans.
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Tonight: Bill Cosby at Wolf Trap
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The Cos is in town tonight.
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D.C. United offers 'world's largest gummy bear' at RFK
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The D.C. United home opener is Saturday and concessions provider Centerplate will be serving up a whole new menu and cheaper beer, the DC Sports Bog reports.
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St. Patrick’s Day in D.C., free cab rides, free half-smokes at Ben’s, and it’s HERE
CommentThe world’s best Irish pub does exist.
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Ben's Chili Bowl's environmental accolade
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U Street staple Ben's Chili Bowl can add another accolade to their wall as the popular eatery has received an award for environmental stewardship from the Greenlight Biofuels.
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A Washington landmark--Ben's Chili Bowl
CommentMeet the people behind the famous Ben's Chili Bowl.
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Half-smoke challenge to find D.C.’s top dog
Damaso in Rosslyn is gearing up to host its first-ever charity Half-Smoke Challenge on May 1. The 10 chefs who will be competing aren't trying to recreate the half-smoke.
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Ben's Chili Bowl papers, photos go to GW Library
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Historical papers, photographs and other documents from Ben's Chili Bowl - a popular diner that has been a fixture in Washington's African-American community for more than a half-century - were placed on view Wednesday at George Washington University's Africana Research Center.
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Ben's Chili Bowl papers, photos go to GW Library
CommentHistorical papers, photographs and other documents from the landmark Ben's Chili Bowl will have a home at George Washington University's Africana Research Center.
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Ben's Chili Bowl historic documents
The family of the founder of the iconic Ben's Chili Bowl eatery presented historic artifacts to the Africana Research Center at the George Washington University.
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BET Honors 2011: Stars tell us their favorite hang out spots in D.C.
What they’re wearing, what they’re doing and how they’re feeling…you can find that out from all of those other blogs
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Reaction to Sekou Biddle's D.C. Council appointment: Good guy, bad process
CommentThe appointment of Sekou Biddle to the at-large DC Council seat Thursday drew criticism of the chaotic and nontransparent voting process, but general support for the man chosen.
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The buzz is about smartphone apps, but the mobile Web remains popular
Ben's Chili Bowl co-owner Nizam Ali's challenge to tech-savvy customers this summer was simple.
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Morgan Spurlock eats at Ben’s, misses DC-3’s opening today... and more burgers. Seriously.
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A gourmet hot dog joint joins the District, but will the wieners survive in a land full of patties?
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