Iconic eatery in Washington DC
Sep 21, 2019 14:39:09 #
We spent the past week in Washington, DC. We always try to find some different spots that are either iconic or off the beaten path. We arrived mid day last Saturday and decided to spend the afternoon getting lunch at Ben's Chili Bowl, an iconic spot I had discovered on the internet. The map was deceiving. We walked from Union Station and it was 10 times farther than it appeared on the map. We were exhausted when we finally got there. The place has a lot of charm and the staff was both friendly and helpful. Ben's is know for its Half Smoke w/Chili and Cheese. The food was very good but I must admit the chili was too spicy for my taste. I am very sensitive to hot foods. However, the charm of the place made up for it and it was an all around good experience. Fortunately, one of the staff told up we could catch the free DC Trolley that would take us back to Union Station. What a life saver for tired feet! I'm not sure I could have made it back to Union Station on foot.
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Bob Mevis wrote:
Good to see an icon.
Thank you, Bob! It was a charming place with a diner feel.
Sep 21, 2019 16:29:30 #
At least you had some nice photo ops at the end of your long walk, Carol. Nice job.
Sep 21, 2019 16:46:16 #
kpmac wrote:
At least you had some nice photo ops at the end of your long walk, Carol. Nice job.
Thank you. It would be interesting to know how many miles I walked while we were there. I came home crippled!
Sep 21, 2019 17:30:16 #
Interesting set Carol. I'm a Chili fanatic too, especially during the long, cold winter days. Nothing like a hot (un-spicy) bowl of chili.
Sep 21, 2019 18:04:08 #
James56 wrote:
Interesting set Carol. I'm a Chili fanatic too, especially during the long, cold winter days. Nothing like a hot (un-spicy) bowl of chili.
Thanks, James. I like chili too but it has to be mild. My mouth really burns if it is spicy. Not a taste, but pain!
Sep 21, 2019 18:21:51 #
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DOOK wrote:
A beautiful set, Carol. 
Thank you, Earl. It was a cool place.
Sep 21, 2019 18:55:40 #
Sep 21, 2019 19:32:07 #
Iron Sight wrote:
Id have to eat at Ben's
If you like spicy, you would love it! They have several locations so you know it must be good.
Sep 22, 2019 02:41:26 #
Very good and interesting set Carol, hope your feet have recovered! 
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