that makes the half-smoke from Ben's Chili Bowl a legend in Washington, DC. Washington, DC, is a city rich in history, but it's this famous nine-block stretch on U Street, once known as Black ...

It could be called the "half-smoke" because the somewhat-spicy sausage ... the now-famous regional American hot dog, it was Ben's Chili Bowl, a restaurant that opened in 1958 on U Street, that ...

When it comes to D.C. food, Ben’s Chili Bowl is known for its half-smokes. When I worked in D.C., that was a staple in my diet. This recipe combines my love for the smoky sausage with the ...

Cold weather means that a bowl of chili becomes a hearty, comforting option for diners (and in D.C., it’s just as likely to be found atop a half smoke, too). D.C. has a variety of chili purveyors ...

Ben’s Chili Bowl is coming to New York for a pop-up at Hamburger America. Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images Melissa McCart is the lead editor of the Northeast region with more ...