Ben Ali, co-founder of Washington, D.C., landmark restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl, died Wednesday night. He was 82.
"The Ali family and all of the Ben's Chili Bowl ... family want to thank Ben Ali for leading this legacy and allowing us to follow his dream," the family said in a statement online. "We miss you and love you."
The restaurant has been a cultural landmark in the city for many years in the mostly black U Street neighborhood. The luncheonette-style store, known for its chili dogs, survived and then prospered after the 1960s riots.
The neighborhood and restaurant have enjoyed a renaissance recently, especially after President Obama went there for lunch after being elected in November.source
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