Happy Birthday To Ben’s Chili Bowl: See Iconic Photos From The Legendary Restaurant

The legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl turns 60 today. Owned by Virginia Ali and her husband Ben, the restaurant is both a staple in Washington, D.C. and a part of Black History. Check out iconic photos from the eatery.

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New sign! #benschilibowl turns 60. @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/8geeXVjQp9
— Molette Green (@MoletteGreen) August 22, 2018

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This looks a bit like Ed Miliband's bacon sandwich photo, but it's actually Barack Obama enjoying a half smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl in DC! pic.twitter.com/mTGcb3jBsm
— QHS NY & DC 2017 (@QHS_NYC) September 29, 2017

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Chuck Brown Band giving us some proper #gogo at @benschilibowl @HStreetDC opening. @chuckbrowndc #dc #BensChiliBowl pic.twitter.com/NwKczsuEET
— Nate Jackson Photo (@natejphoto) July 9, 2015

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Even Mario and Luigi know where to grab lunch when they are in #dc #mariobrothers #benschilibowl pic.twitter.com/afnQJy8TiX
— Ben's Chili Bowl (@benschilibowl) July 15, 2014

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Visited the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl for lunch, and of the many photos of celebrities lining the walls, this one stood out in light of recent events. RIP Anthony Bourdain pic.twitter.com/Tmcad7iAlY
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) June 9, 2018

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Jimmy fucking Fallon at Ben's Chili bowl !!! pic.twitter.com/54Ud8Pl3Q4
— .Zoso Ho)))e. (@SadgirlBambi) October 25, 2013

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Celebrate #benschilibowl 60 year anniversary and the Ali family for serving up good eats to in the DMV @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/RUYPnjEXMv
— Stephanie Wilson (@SWilsonProducer) August 22, 2018

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#DC — Artist Aniekan Udofia shares his inspiration behind the mural of iconic local & national figures on the side of #BensChiliBowl https://t.co/5J0I5hBUrA pic.twitter.com/6EkpOPvDPw
— Charles T (@ChuckyT3) August 22, 2018

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Congratulations to the Wizards on a great season! Honored to be able to feature you on our wall! #DCfamily #benschilibowl #ustreet pic.twitter.com/d5UUz3pSbs
— Ben's Chili Bowl (@benschilibowl) May 16, 2017

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Legendary radio & #BET #DonnieSimpson comes through to show some love to the new #BensChiliBowl on H St NE! #dc pic.twitter.com/5sZOlmGJFi
— Ben's Chili Bowl (@benschilibowl) July 8, 2015

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Artist Mark G & staff from historic #BensChiliBowl have HandsUp & FistsUp for #MikeBrown #Ferguson #DCFerguson LOVE pic.twitter.com/kWtMS6majG
— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) December 15, 2014

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…oh, yeah, and HERE was the front window at Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street on the morning of Obama's second Inaugural… presented entirely without irony. pic.twitter.com/BlKbzKuJAp
— Mike Flugennock (@flugennock) January 19, 2018

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Today is the day! Please join us for our 60th anniversary honoring founder Virginia Ali and be a part of our story of resilience, service, great food, and family. Follow along on Twitter for live updates throughout the day. #BCB60 pic.twitter.com/wZb36yZ3KM
— Ben's Chili Bowl (@benschilibowl) August 22, 2018