Learn all about the iconic restaurant and historical landmark Ben's Chili Bowl from founder Virginia Ali and her daughter Vida. They share Ben's story, how their community restaurant became a focal point during the civil rights movement and Giant Food’s role in bringing chili and spicy half smokes to customers across the mid-Atlantic. Show Notes:  Ben's Chili Bowl, Home of Washington DC's Original Half Smoke (benschilibowl.com) Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation (benschilibowlfoundation.org) Official historian Dr. Bernard Demczuk at [email protected] or visit Be's Chili Bowl Archive: Visit George Washington University’s Gelman Library to view all of the historic papers, photos, artifacts and videos about Be's Chili Bowl How to Properly Eat a Chili Dog | NHDSC (hot-dog.org) Get Ben's at your local Giant or online: Chili, Half Smokes and more