Ben's Chili Bowl

After a night out on U Street in DC, we satisfied everyone's munchies with a trip to the famous Ben's Chili Bowl. This old-school joint is known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milk shakes. It was frequented by both police and protesters during the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots, and is regularly visited by celebrities such as Bill Cosby and Chris Tucker (via Wikipedia). One of the order-takers behind the bar suggested to try the chili dog. I also ordered a side of chili fries for B and everyone else. Each bite of the chili dog was delicious and comforted my soul. I was able to understand how this place withstood the test of time and was madly crowded well past 2 AM.