Ben Ali, founder and namesake of DC landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl restaurant, dies at 82

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.

Ben Ali, namesake of DC’s famous Ben’s Chili Bowl restaurant, dies at 82

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.

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