Ben's Chili's Bowl Archives - The Washington Informer

Virginia Ali, owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, thanks the D.C. area for supporting the business over the years. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Happy Anniversary, Ben’s Chili Bowl

by WI Editorial Staff August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

What an institution Ben’s Chili Bowl has been serving residents of the District and being a tourist attraction for those near and far.

Ben’s Chili Bowl celebrates its 65th anniversary at the original U Street location. Residents, go-go bands, D.C. officials, and celebrities were all present to celebrate the milestone on Aug. 22 with the Ali family. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ben’s Chili Bowl Turns 65

by James Wright Jr. August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

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

Giant Food Offers Bits of Ben’s Chili Bowl

by James Wright Jr. June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Roberto "DJ Quicksilva" Silva (center) poses with wife Ashley Silva (left) and Ben's Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali at the northwest D.C. eatery after he was added to Ben's Wall of Fame on Aug. 17 (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

DJ Quicksilva Added to Ben’s Chili Bowl Wall of Fame

by WI Web Staff August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

The Washington Nationals host a watch party at Nationals Park in southeast D.C. for Game 1 of the World Series. (Courtesy of the Nationals via Facebook)

Sports, William J. Ford

World Series Expected to Generate About $6.5M in D.C.

by William J. Ford October 23, 2019December 21, 2021