From DC to Rockefeller Center 🌭 Today, we’re hosting the legends from Bens Chili Bowl at @5acres_nyc for a one-day collaboration. An institution that’s been doing it right since 1958. We’ve got the Half Smoke loaded with their signature chili, plus Baxtrom-Spice fries on the side. We’re here all day until sold out.
Final days to weigh in on our new U Street mural! We want your input on who should stay and who should be added. Submit your suggestions on our website by Sunday, May 17th - link in bio.
#BensChiliBowl #BensMural #Murals #DCMurals #DCEats #UStreet #UStreetHistory #DCArt #UStreetArt
Chef Lois was a friend, a fellow Trini, and a culinary icon of DC who fed most of us for decades at Republic Gardens, Dream, Love, and at @theparkat14th . We all loved her incredible cooking, but if you knew Chef Lois, you loved her more. A warm and amazingly talented professional, she had both an incredible career and a large and wonderful family. Our hearts go out to her family, to Marc, and to all those who worked with her over her many decades of culinary excellence.
May God bless, you Lois, and your family as you were laid to rest this week. Thank you for bringing joy, love, and wisdom to so many.
NYC POP UP - Today Only 🌭🔥
DC’s iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl is popping up in NYC today at 5 Acres in Rockefeller Center.
If you’ve never had the original Half Smoke… this is your sign. A smoked pork + beef sausage topped with mustard, onions, and their homemade spicy chili sauce - the famous DC classic for a reason.
And the snap on this thing….unreal. Probably the best snap ever. Plus it’s massive!! This was so delicious and the perfect amount for one.
Sales start NOW until and they sell out, so get there soon!!!
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📍 5 Acres in Rockefeller Center ~ Manhattan, NY
Congratulations to Ben's Chili Bowl on the grand reopening and revitalization of one of Washington’s most iconic institutions.
Ben’s has never just been about food. It has been about community, kindness, and creating a place where everyone feels seen and welcomed.
As Virginia Ali shared on Chief Influencer, the secret to lasting influence is simple: “Treat people the way you want to be treated.”
For more than six decades, she and the entire Ben’s team have lived that principle every single day. Serving presidents, students, activists, neighbors, and visitors from around the world with the same warmth and care.
We’re proud to have recognized Virginia Ali as a past Chief Influencer and celebrate this exciting new chapter for Ben’s Chili Bowl and the entire DC community.
Social Driver launched Chief Influencer in partnership with The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies and The Communications Board to recognize breakthrough leaders who inspire and influence others.
One of Mom's favorite sweet treats to receive is a specialty cake from @cakemanraven , and he pulled out all of the stops for our U Street Grand Reopening! This incredible red velvet rendition of Mom's beloved Chili Bowl is one of the best gifts she could receive.
We thank Cakeman Raven for celebrating Mom's legacy on that special day, just as we celebrate her this Mother's Day for all she's done for our community. From our family to yours, Happy Mother's Day to ALL of the mothers and mother figures out there. #MothersDay
We celebrated the launch of the new Mystics Nike Rebel Jerseys and the season tip‑off at the iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl a night rooted in D.C. history and future legacy. The celebration included the reveal of a brand-new Washington Mystics mural, marking the first time a Mystics player has ever been featured on a mural in the city.
The Rebel jersey wordmark and player numbers draw direct inspiration from Ben’s Chili Bowl unmistakable style, with typography that mirrors its bold, recognizable aesthetic. The #mystics Mystics organization also honored founder Virginia Ali with a custom jersey and surprised Ali with a first look at the mural complete with a powerful image reflected back on the wall.
Where sports, culture, and community collide, this is D.C. pride.
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Back in D.C., our event at @benseverything is in full swing.
We kicked off the event unveiling the District of Change Mural on the side of Ben's and presenting Virginia Ali with her Rebel jersey.
Reporting from the Mystics rebel jersey event at Ben’s Chili Bowl @benseverything U st. The Mystics start their season up in Toronto tonight against the Tempo. Happy WNBA Day!
#TBT to my interview with the legendary Virginia Ali from Ben’s Chili Bowl 🌭✨ Seeing the recent reopening of the iconic U Street location made me reflect on this special moment and conversation about legacy, community, and history in D.C. 🙌🏾
Full interview on my YouTube channel 🎥 Link in bio.
#BensChiliBowl #DC #CheesecakeKing #Neurodivergent
Travel is essential.
That was the message from Virginia Ali, co-founder of @benseverything , at today’s Travel Rally with @destinationdc .
Here in D.C., that shows up in thriving restaurants (just like Ben's Chili Bowl!), 114k+ jobs and billions in economic impact.
That’s what travel delivers.
#NTTW26 #TravelisEssential #USTravel
