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.