But it's the final touch, smothering the whole thing in homemade chili cooked down for hours to hone the sweet and smoky flavor, that makes the half-smoke from Ben's Chili Bowl a legend in ...

Ben’s Chili Bowl just added some serious sauce to its already legendary status. On Thursday, the beloved U Street eatery was ...

The best half-smoke in D.C.—with a side of history The vibe Old school The drinks Great milkshakes The food Home of the half-smoke The service Counter service ...