The historic D.C. restaurant is getting national attention thanks to the new ad. Author: Matt Pusatory (WUSA9) Updated: 7:21 AM EDT April 29, 2021
WASHINGTON There s nothing more D.C. than Ben s Chili Bowl. It s been a staple in the District for decades, and now it s getting national attention thanks to a new ad from Google.
The ad shows someone searching for restaurants near me, before showing Ben s Chili Bowl and speaking with owners, including founder Virginia Ali, about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the historic D.C. spot. We ve been through all kinds of changes but this pandemic has been the most difficult of all the challenges I ve experienced, Ali says in the ad.
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