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Archive Home > 2009 > October > 10 > Ali founded Ben’s Chili Bowl

Ali founded Ben’s Chili Bowl

Washington, D.C., dining landmark opened in 1958

By Brett Zongker / The Bulletin
October 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82.

Ali died of congestive heart failure Wednesday night at his home, his daughter-in-law Sonya....

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