WASHINGTON — A D.C. institution is finally ready to get back to business. Ben’s Chili Bowl, the U Street staple with deep ties to the city’s history, announced it will open its doors to customers again on May 1.
Ben’s closed in July of last year to undergo repairs and renovations.
The restaurant has been a fixture in the community since 1958, when it was founded by Ben and Virginia Ali. For 67 years, the family-owned business has served not just food, but a sense of place especially during pivotal moments in the Civil Rights movement…