Obama's Favorite Hot Dog Spot Reopens in Washington
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
WASHINGTON – The historic Ben’s Chili Bowl, Washington’s most iconic hot dog spot and a favorite of former President Barack Obama, reopened this Friday after being closed for several months due to renovations. The reopening was celebrated with a festive event featuring music and balloons, attended by Virginia Ali, the 92-year-old matriarch behind this iconic establishment, and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Ben’s Chili Bowl had been closed for nine months to upgrade its air conditioning system, wiring, stoves, grills, and plumbing, marking its first extended closure in over six decades of history.
