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Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC (1 Viewer)
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Don Quixote
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It's better history than it is chili. It's a part of DC lore and worth going to for that reason. But the chili is nothing special.
Dan Lambskin
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1 IN THE DOOR!!!
Ramsay Hunt Experience
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It's a half smoke. I enjoy it, but that's what you're getting. It's best as late night drunk food, particularly when they've got a large, diverse line and some vintage soul playing on the juke box. It's more of a cultural destination (as the place spared during the MLK riots) than a culinary one.
rockaction
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Ramsay Hunt put it very well.
Todd Andrews
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Pretty good for what it is and definitely a DC cultural stop. But I prefer Ben's Next Door when it comes to the actual food.
ClownCausedChaos2
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Another bowl game???
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Vike Me
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Not to hi-jack this thread, but going to DC last week in June and need some "good" places to eat (two kids - 12/15) We are staying just north of the White House and using the Metro to get around.
We will have a car but it will be sitting in hotel parking for $45 a night
Have been told/read to not even try to drive around DC.
We will have a car but it will be sitting in hotel parking for $45 a night
Have been told/read to not even try to drive around DC.
Swing 51
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Here is the official DC thread (used to be for Va and Md burbs too).Not to hi-jack this thread, but going to DC last week in June and need some "good" places to eat (two kids - 12/15) We are staying just north of the White House and using the Metro to get around.
We will have a car but it will be sitting in hotel parking for $45 a night
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=594913&hl=+washington%20+dc%20+thread&st=0
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Old Ebbitt Grill.Not to hi-jack this thread, but going to DC last week in June and need some "good" places to eat (two kids - 12/15) We are staying just north of the White House and using the Metro to get around.
We will have a car but it will be sitting in hotel parking for $45 a night
Free valet parking if you dine there too
Mr. Ected
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Depending on where you are coming from (and staying) Georgia Browns is a wonderful southern restaurant. (15th st NW, between I and K streets - not far from the White House) and steps from McPhereson Sq metro station.Not to hi-jack this thread, but going to DC last week in June and need some "good" places to eat (two kids - 12/15) We are staying just north of the White House and using the Metro to get around.
We will have a car but it will be sitting in hotel parking for $45 a night
Lots of great places in Georgetown, on M Street, not far from Foggy Bottom Metro. Or get a cab to M St & Wisconsin and look around. Filomena is a spectacular Italian place.
TobiasFunke
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Two other nearby favorites that have great food: Fast Gourmet and G. Love the Chivito and the Cuban at Fast Gourmet, and the Drewno at G (also available at Nats Park). Three of the better sandwiches I've had in town.
JohnnyU
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Don Quixote
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You can hit that instead, but I'd note that the history/culture is really connected to the original U Street location (the Arlington location just opened up). So, if want the traditional "Ben's experience," at the same place frequented by Cosby, Obama, et al., I'd go to the U Street location.
JohnnyU
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Just got back from DC yesterday. I went to the original Ben's Chili Bowl for a late lunch on 6/15 (my birthday) and I really enjoyed it. I had a half smoke with chili, mustard, and onions and some chili cheese fries and a lemonade. It was very good. I walked around looking at all the pictures on the wall and that was enjoyable also.
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