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Official Ben's Chili Bowl since 1958 and counting! 1213 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Come on by...
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Have you ever wondered how we bring the taste of Ben's to your table? Check out our newest video from the team at HalfSmokes.com! Right now we have a special sale on cold weather gear - while supplies last.
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We were proud to host DC's first ever Go-Go Music Summit! Thx to for convening a diverse coalition of individuals committed to supporting a vibrant Go-Go scene now & in the future. More from : wusa9.com/article/news/l #TheRealDC #GoGoAndBens #DontMuteDC
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More fresh merch from HalfSmokes.com! Perfect for colder weather, our new super-soft heather gray long-sleeved cotton tee features a distressed Ben's blue logo. Available in size Small - 2XL, this shirt makes a great gift:
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As we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday, we'd like to honor & thank teachers for their selfless hard work & dedication to our children. As a token of our appreciation, show your school ID on Monday from 12-2pm & enjoy lunch on us at Ben’s on U St, where Dr. King sat with Mom.
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Have you tried our Mambo Chicken Tenders? Juicy chicken is fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries, then topped with Mild Capital City Mambo Sauce! Grab your friends - this is a meal made for sharing. benschilibowl.com/specials
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Anthony Petty and Colie Levar Long talk with Virginia Ali, co-founder of the iconic in Washington DC, about growing up in DC and how important places like Ben's are for returning citizens.
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. has named Ben's the "Best Cheap Eats in Ward 1"! It's true: you can get a delicious, home-cooked dish at Ben's Chili Bowl for under $10. They call our Original Half Smoke "perfect." We'll have to agree. See the full list at insidehook.com/article/restau
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Get a taste of DC at Convening Leaders 2023! 😋
We’ll be serving up authentic chili from DC landmark with on Monday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 10. Don’t miss it! #ExperienceDC
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In February 2020, signed into law a bill that made GoGo the official 🎵 of DC.
A lot has happened since, but we’re now on our way to a comeback, so it’s time to make 2023 the year of GoGo!
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We're celebrating the new year with new merch! Back by popular demand, our Baseball Crew Neck Tee with burgundy sleeves and trim is comfortable and stylish. Grab yours today before they sell out again:
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Why wait until tomorrow to celebrate? We're open 'til 4am tonight, serving up half smokes, chili, burgers, shakes and much more at our U Street location! (Psst... Staying in? That's cool. Bring some Ben's to your door: benschilibowl.com/delivery) #HappyNewYear
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From our family to yours: Merry Christmas! Our U Street and H Street locations are closed on Christmas Day, so stop by and see us next week for a holiday treat of Half Smokes and Chili! #MerryChristmas
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Wishing our wonderful Matriarch & DC’s Mom Virginia Ali a very Happy 89th Birthday! You are so special to all of us. Our dear brother came from NY to deliver an amazing custom birthday cake just for you! (l-r: , Virginia Ali, Charlene Drew Jarvis)
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Come on by tomorrow - we’d love to hear your stories about Ben’s too!
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Did you know @benschilibowl has a resident historian? Dr. Demczuk has office hours every Saturday 10am-12pm, no appointment needed.
Dr. Demczuk has been instrumental in documenting, preserving and sharing the history of Ben’s & U Street.
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The perfect gift is here: Ben's Food Favorites! Order by noon on 12/20 to ensure delivery by Christmas. Whether young or young at heart, omnivores or vegetarians, HalfSmokes.com has something for everybody on your list. Local pickup available, too.
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And it was our honor to spend time with you!
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Had the honor of meeting the lovely Mrs. Virginia Ali owner of @benschilibowl #dceats #benschilibowl
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When in Washington... quick pilgrimage to on U Street for the half-smoke. I like that, save for the contactless payment, and photos of celebs like Obama and Bono, it still feels like 1958 in there👌 #presstrip #WashingtonDC
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Join Ben's Chili Bowl and during this season of giving by donating new toys to families in need around the SE D.C. area! Drop off toys for ages 0-12 at our U St or H St locations through 12/15 to make the holidays a little brighter for kids in our community.
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There's still time to register for next week's RE:HER* Holiday Market at . Eat, drink, buy gifts, and be merry - all in support of women-owned businesses including Ben's Chili Bowl! Snag your free ticket at
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Mambo Chicken Tenders are here! Our newest menu item features juicy chicken fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries, all topped w/Capital City Mambo Sauce. Makes a perfect lunch for the fam or late night eats w/friends. Order now: benschilibowl.com/specials
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Rounding out our grant recipient highlights for #GivingTuesday w/, celebrating 25+ yrs of fitness, focus & self-defense. Participants learn self-reliance, personal responsibility & how to become successful leaders in their chosen fields. More at jowga.org/about
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Our #GivingTuesday spotlights continue w/, providing advocacy, academic & retention support to academically motivated African American & other underserved students to facilitate access, admission & successful graduation. Get involved at blackstudentfund.org/get-involved/
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On #GivingTuesday we’re highlighting the amazing work of BCB Foundation grant recipients! 1st up: , training DC youth to harness the power of photography & their own voices to fight for educational equity & social justice. Support them at secure.everyaction.com/j42v6L3ldkev7i
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Support women-owned businesses at the RE:HER Holiday Market at on 12/12! RSVP for FREE to be registered for a gift card giveaway. Participants must be present to win! More at:
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Save big on our ENTIRE online store with 15% off all Food Favorites and Ben's Logo Merchandise! Use code SBS22 at checkout, but hurry: offer valid only through 11:59PM at November 30, 2022 halfsmokes.com #SmallBizSaturday #CyberMonday #ShopBens
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From our family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving! We're closed all day Thursday and open regular hours on Friday, so come on by and grab a Half Smoke! #BensChiliBowl #Thanksgiving #GiveThanks
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We love this big hug for our panda bear at the Ben's Chili Bowl location! Our young visitor was on his way back to Chicago and of course had to stop for a Half Smoke & Chili with his fam. All of us at Ben's are wishing you safe travels this #Thanksgiving!
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In this season of giving, we were thrilled to host “Giving Back to the Community Day” at Ben’s! The team surprised 75 guests & 60 students from by buying their meals at our U St location. Thanks to the TD Bank team for paying it forward.
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We're shining a spotlight on our team: Sergio Hernandez & Mohammed Hanif! As Sergio shares: "When travelers see Ben's, they know it's a DC landmark. We have a lot of breakfast regulars from the airport staff, too!" If you're flying via DCA, stop by & grab a bite.
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Congratulations to L’Bella & president Quincella Rivers on a fabulous evening with "A Tribute to Elegance" in support of their mission. Ben’s Chili Bowl & our HalfSmokes.com e-commerce team were thrilled to be in attendance as a sponsor for arts in motion!
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"In honor of all those who have served our country, our Ben’s family wishes you all the best on this and every #VeteransDay! Thank you for serving." -Sonya Ali, USAFR (Ret)
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Mambo Minis are this month’s best seller! Stash a couple of Capital City Mambo Sauce Minis in your bag and take the taste of DC wherever you go. They make great gifts, too. halfsmokes.com/products/capit
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Join us Sunday, November 6 from 3pm to 6pm for a special afternoon in celebration of the opening of The Utopia Project at ! The Ben’s Chili Bowl Hour will feature FREE Half Smokes from 4pm to 5pm: eventbrite.com/e/utopia-proje
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On behalf of it was such an honour to pay homage to Mr. Ben Ali, Mrs Virginia Ali, Vida Ali and the entire Ali family as they celebrated Trinidad & Tobago 60th Anniversary of Independence! 🇹🇹
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Today MOCCA is happy to join in celebration of #TrinidadandTobago as they honor the heritage and culture of founder Mr Ben Ali. Director will deliver remarks on behalf of as we celebrate one of #WashingtonDC’s most beloved businesses.
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#AEFisThankful for the iconic . The Ali family have been supporters of AEF for many years and we love introducing young people from around the country to a half smoke and their important part in U Street's history.
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