So 50 years ago Ben & Virginia Ali opened Ben’s Chili Bowl at 1213 U St., N.W. in Washington. Specifically, August 22, 1958 was the day Washingtonians first tasted Ben’s Famous Chili Dog and Ben’s Chili Half-Smoke.
Yum. Definitely one of my favorite places in DC. They just announced the event on the Ben's Chili Bowl Website. Grant it we will have to wait till August but I'll be sure to remind you when the weekend comes up :)
"In celebration, we hope that you will join us for the following events:
Ben’s 50th Anniversary Gala
“Paying Tribute to Ben & Virginia Ali”
When: Thursday, evening August 21, 2008 at the Historic Lincoln Theatre
Time: Program begins at 7:30pm
Program: Many special guests, entertainment and tributes. Including, of course, one particular very special guest…
50th Anniversary Street Festival & Press Conference
When: Friday, morning August 22, 2008 on U St. in front of Ben’s
Time: Press Conference at 10:15am | Partying in the Street from 10am to 3pm
Program: Words from Ben & Virginia, Tribute from City Officials, Special Guests, Celebrities, Music, Entertainment, Activities for the Kids, and more! "
I have a feeling one of those special guest will be Bill Cosby!
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