We're sad to report that Ben Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl passed last evening. He was 82.
[Photo: Ben Ali in glasses, on stage with his family, at Lincoln Theatre during Ben's Chili Bowl 50th Anniversary in 2008).
For those of you who know DC, you know the history of Ben's Chili Bowl on 14th Street, NW.
Ben's Chili Bowl celebrated 50 years in the community just last year, and recently opened a new eatery next door to Ben's called 'Next Door'.
Today, At-large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown released a statement in response to the passing of Mahaboob Ben Ali, owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl.
“My family was deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of Ben Ali, who was wonderful family friend and true inspiration,” said Councilmember Brown. “Through the best times and the worst times in our city’s history Ben was eternally optimistic. It was fifty-one years ago with the sale of Ben’s first hot dog that a place was created that to this day transcends cultural, racial and political divides. Ben was a civil rights pioneer and the embodiment of entrepreneurial spirit. He leaves behind a legacy we can all be proud of."
Ben's Chili Bowl was featured in several movies to include Too Saved and The Pelican Brief.
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[Photo: Ben Ali in glasses, on stage with his family, at Lincoln Theatre during Ben's Chili Bowl 50th Anniversary in 2008).
For those of you who know DC, you know the history of Ben's Chili Bowl on 14th Street, NW.
Ben's Chili Bowl celebrated 50 years in the community just last year, and recently opened a new eatery next door to Ben's called 'Next Door'.
Today, At-large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown released a statement in response to the passing of Mahaboob Ben Ali, owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl.
“My family was deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of Ben Ali, who was wonderful family friend and true inspiration,” said Councilmember Brown. “Through the best times and the worst times in our city’s history Ben was eternally optimistic. It was fifty-one years ago with the sale of Ben’s first hot dog that a place was created that to this day transcends cultural, racial and political divides. Ben was a civil rights pioneer and the embodiment of entrepreneurial spirit. He leaves behind a legacy we can all be proud of."
Ben's Chili Bowl was featured in several movies to include Too Saved and The Pelican Brief.
Related
Ali Family Makes Statement
Ben's Chili Bowl and Sports
President Obama At Ben's
Our Photos of Ben's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Local author captures Ben's Chili Bowl with historic book.
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