Recently, Jen deMayo and I went on a walk down H Street NE and chatted about the Streetcar. At the time (February 8), there was a tentative announcement in the air: the DC Streetcar may be open to the public “on or around February 20th.” With that info, we talked to business owners, workers, and […]
Half-Smoke lovers, rejoice! The H Street NE location of Ben’s Chili Bowl is opening tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8. According to WJLA, “The restaurant had a soft opening Monday evening in preparation for a big opening at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, for a ribbon cutting ceremony.” The ribbon cutting ceremony will include a performance by […]
At its Wednesday night meeting this week, ANC 6A’s Economic Development and Zoning Committee saw early plans for a new Ben’s Chili Bowl at 1001 H Street, NE (formerly George’s Place). The concept is like a combination Ben’s and Next Door, with the traditional Chili Bowl on the ground floor and a restaurant/bar upstairs, plus […]