Tag: Historic

Ben’s Chili Bowl

January 30, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Image: Half Smoke Last Updated: January 2024 Overview: Ben’s Chili Bowl serves a classic D.C. half-smoke with chili.  Other hot dogs are also available, including turkey dogs.  They come with chips, but you can add fries (with chili or not).  There are those that say the place deserves more recognition for its place in history […]

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Old Europe

October 19, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Image: Oktoberfest Specials! With gravy on the side. Last Updated: October 2022 Current Status: They are open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.  Due to staffing issues, hours may fluctuate.  Take-out and delivery available. Overview: Old Europe is definitely old school, dating back to 1948 and retaining a vibe that is at last 50 […]

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El Tamarindo

June 22, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Image: Pupusas (at-home plating, not theirs). Last Updated: June 2021 Current Status: El Tamarindo built out a large tented area for outdoor seating.  They also do take-out/delivery. El Tamarindo is often pointed to as an example of a very D.C. phenomenon:  The Salvadoran – Mexican restaurant.  Forty years ago, unrest in Central America created waves […]

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