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The Lincoln Theatre, Home of the Go-Go Awards, Set To Close Its Doors

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The Lincoln Theatre, which has been a U Street landmark (right next to Ben’s Chili Bowl) since the corridor was known as “Black Broadway,” the venue that hosted three Go-Go Awards events, as well as TMOTTGoGo’s 10 Year Anniversary (March 2007), may close its doors next week due to running out of funds.  As reported by DCist: “Earlier this year, Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) and [Councilmember Jim] Graham, who sits on the theater’s Board of Directors, were able to secure $500,000 in funding for the Lincoln during budget negotiations. However, that money will not be allocated until the next fiscal … Continue reading The Lincoln Theatre, Home of the Go-Go Awards, Set To Close Its Doors

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Ben’s Chili Bowl to Open in FedEx Field

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It’s tough being a Washington Redskins fan these days.  So, who knows? Maybe this new edition inside of FedEx Field can help ‘syce’ up the momentum a little bit more. Yep… starting this Sunday against the Giants, Ben’s will be serving its world-famous Chili Half Smokes, Chili Dogs, and Bowls of Chili on both the Club Level and the Upper Level. The Chili Cheese Fries, will be offered on the Upper Level. Ben’s Chili Cheese Nachos will be served on the Club Level. For those of you who have been sleeping up under a rock and have not had the … Continue reading Ben’s Chili Bowl to Open in FedEx Field

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Ben’s Chili Bowl Hosts Donnie Simpson’s Farewell Block Party [Street Senators]

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STREET SENATORS — After 32 years on DC radio, Donnie Simpson is leaving the airwaves…for now. Hundreds of friends and fans came out to wish him well at his appreciation party at Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street in DC. The Street Senators (Lorenzo & Lamont) were on hand for this historic occasion. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading Ben’s Chili Bowl Hosts Donnie Simpson’s Farewell Block Party [Street Senators]

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Ben Ali, Founder of DC’s Ben’s Chili Bowl, Has Died

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Associated Press — 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 natural causes Wednesday night at his home, restaurant manager Maurice Harcum said Thursday. Ali was born in 1927 and opened the restaurant with his wife, Virginia, in an old movie house in 1958, when Dwight D. Eisenhower was president and integrating public schools. It became a longtime fixture in the black business community, serving up bowls of chili and its trademark chili-covered half-smokes. … Continue reading Ben Ali, Founder of DC’s Ben’s Chili Bowl, Has Died

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ForeverDC.Com Interviews Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Nizam Ali

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ForeverDC.com Interviews Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Nizam Ali

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Ben’s Chili Bowl is a Washington, DC Landmark. Founders Ben Ali and his wife, Virginia Ali, opened this famous hot dog and chili shop on U Street August 22, 1958. It’s overcome numerous challenges and difficulties to stay in business but is now thriving more than ever as a […] Continue reading ForeverDC.Com Interviews Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Nizam Ali