Photo: Ben's Chili Bowl

Ben's Chili Bowl

Photo: Ben Ali, a Trinidadian-born immigrant, founded Ben's Chili Bowl on August 22, 1958. Because of the restaurant's location on U Street, what used to be called "Black Broadway," many jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Miles Davis would stop by for a bite before their performances. The restaurant has seen many years and has expanded to many locations, making it an iconic landmark in DC.

Ben Ali, a Trinidadian-born immigrant, founded Ben's Chili Bowl on August 22, 1958. Because of the restaurant's location on U Street, what used to be called "Black Broadway," many jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Miles Davis would stop by for a bite before their performances. The restaurant has seen many years and has expanded to many locations, making it an iconic landmark in DC.