Meet the Owners
Nizam Ali
Ben's Chili BowlA Washington Landmark since 1958. Home of the famous Chili Dog.
My First Job…
Outside of Ben’s, I was an intern in the music department at 96.3 FM WHUR.
A Day In the Life…
Take my 5 year old son to school, check emails at work, then handle all of the chaos that is owning a restaurant. At all costs make it home for dinner with the family.
When I’m Not Working, I’m…
Hanging with my wife and son. Our new family activity is golf and horseback riding. Both are a sight to see.
Why Should DC Residents Think Local First?
Because locals are there in good and bad times. We stick it out together. We invest back in our community. Together we are the community.
My Favorite Local Businesses
Busboys and Poets
Bars, Books, Farm-to-Table, Green-Powered, Restaurants, Vegan, Vegetarian, midcity/14th and u street
2021 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-387-7638
My Business
Ben's Chili Bowl
1213 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-667-0909
nizam@benschilibowl.com
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