Washington, D.C., United States
Ben's Chili Bowl
Washington, D.C., United States
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
Ben's Chili Bowl is a restaurant at 1213 U Street in Washington, D.C., beside the Lincoln Theatre in the U Street Corridor. Founded in 1958, it is known for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, and it was frequented by both police and protesters during the 1968 riots. It has drawn visitors including Anthony Bourdain and President-elect Barack Obama in January 2009.
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- restaurant, movie theater
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- Washington, D.C., United States
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