Ben’s Chili Bowl: Darn Good Chili!
I’ve always meant to try the chili at the Washington Landmark- Ben’s Chili Bowl, because I’m a bit of a chili connoisseur…
if there is such a thing.
So, this week being our ‘Spring Break’, my son and I headed down to U street and the famous chili place-
to see how it measured up.
It’s right across from a Metro station and has a small parking lot in back (10 spaces- this is new), just turn into the alley on the left side of Ben’s Chili Bowl and you’ll see the parking lot!
So the review= THIS IS GOOD CHILI! It’s basically Cincinnati chili, which is my favorite, since my parents are both from Cincinnati. Cincinnati chili is the only kind I make.
For those who are not familiar with Cincinnati chili,
It’s thick, thicker than Texas chili, and the secret ingredient is: *drumroll*………………
cinnamon
yes, cinnamon.
The cinnamon makes the chili sweet and if you add a lot- hot!
Try it at home, you’ll love it!
And take a trip down to Ben’s Chili Bowl, a traditional chili diner and enjoy some GOOD chili !
Check it out- and they just opened a restaurant and bar next door.
Comments
5 Comments on Ben’s Chili Bowl: Darn Good Chili!
-
aimee on
Wed, 8th Apr 2009 2:51 pm
-
BananaBlueberry on
Wed, 8th Apr 2009 3:14 pm
-
Nicole on
Wed, 8th Apr 2009 3:17 pm
-
jodifur on
Wed, 8th Apr 2009 4:29 pm
-
amy on
Wed, 8th Apr 2009 8:32 pm
What a fun Spring Break trek! My husband’s hometown is north of Cinci and there they put their chili over spaghetti noodles. I think that is SO strange!
Yes- that’s called chili-spaghet! It’s really good.
My husband thinks it’s weird I put cheddar cheese on spaghetti- it’s a Cincy Chili thing
Yes- That’s called chili-spaghet- it’s really good!
My husband thinks it weird I put cheddar cheese on spaghetti- another Cincy chili thing!
I have always to go there. Do they have a vegetarian chili?
We LOVE it there!! What a fun field trip! YUM! Have you tried Hard Times Cafe in Bethesda? Also, YUM.
Tell me what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!