Virginia Ali on Ben's Chili Bowl Turning 65 & Memories of DC's Black Broadway

Celebrating her 65th year in business, Virginia Ali, owner and co-founder of the iconic restaurant chain, Ben’s Chili Bowl, takes a walk down memory lane with Tanzi West-Barbour of the DC Public Library. Mrs. Ali shares her memories of what it was like to own and operate a business in what has been dubbed, “DC’s Black Broadway”, experiences with legendary figures and friends that are featured on the “Wall of Excellence”, and what she values most after 65 years in business.
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Wow!!❤🎉