Ben’s Chili Bowl Archives - The Washington Informer

More Than 100 Years Ago, Black Washingtonians from Anacostia to U Street Influence the Nation Overall

by Micha Green February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Black History Month is a reminder of the strength and resilience of African Americans, and their incredible contributions to the nation and world, as highlighted by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and the Washington Informer.

Ben’s Chili Bowl Co-Owner Pens Uplifting Book

by James Wright Jr. October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Scrumptious Food Served With a Side Order of Joy Is What You Will Find at Marcus DC

by Brenda C. Siler August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

**FILE** Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in northwest D.C. (Travis Riddick/The Washington Informer)

Ben’s Chili Bowl to Close Historic U Street Location for Four-Month Renovation

by WI Web Staff July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Ris Lacoste, 2025 RAMMYS Honor awardee Linda Roth, and Restaurants Association of Metropolitan Washington President and CEO Shawn Townsend during the second annual RAMMYS Honors on July 1 at the Schuyler at the Hamilton Hotel in Northwest D.C. (Courtesy of RAMW)

2nd Annual RAMMYS Honors Celebrates Trailblazers in the Restaurant Industry, Highlights Power of Hospitality

by Micha Green July 4, 2025July 9, 2025

The Ali family of Ben’s Chili Bowl greets Nascar driver William Byron outside of the iconic restaurant. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Sports Heat Up in a Sizzling Week Of Action

by Skylar Nelson June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Sage Ali holds the microphone for his mother, Ben’s Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali, while Vida Ali looks on at the grand opening of the company’s Dulles International Airport location on May 22. (Courtesy of Ron Thomas)

Ben’s Chili Bowl Comes to Dulles Airport

by James Wright Jr. May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

**FILE** With the D.C. Council to soon consider a bill that gives the mayor even more purview over violence interruption by absorbing Cure the Streets into ONSE, Tyrone Parker counts among those calling for less — not more — government control in anti-violence affairs. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Tyrone Parker, Violence Interruption Veteran, Reflects on Current State of Affairs

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, founder of The Washington Informer, and his daughter, the publication’s longtime Publisher, Denise Rolark Barnes (WI file photo)

The Legacy Must Continue

by Denise Rolark Barnes March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

Students work to complete their dishes at the ProStart DC Invitational at the National Union Building.

Students Compete in Cook-Off to Represent D.C. in National Competition

by Demarco Rush March 10, 2025March 31, 2025