Would you like a chili half-smoke with your cell phone, Mr. Crowe?
Ben's Chili Bowl is ready for another DC close-up! Looks like the U Street institution and its environs will be featured again in filming to take place Wednesday, March 19th for Universal Studio's feature "State of Play."
I'm not sure which of the stars will be there but with a cast consisting of Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams, and Robin Wright Penn the photographers and groupies should all be out in force to watch the stars eat DCs signature dish.
Originally Brad Pitt was to have starred but he dropped out after disputes with the director which disappoints me greatly since I had hoped that he and Angelina Jolie might consider adopting some of the Junior Herb Youth Corp.
When "The Pelican Brief" was filmed at Ben's back in 1992 or 1993 I recall lamely walking with my dogs back and forth across the plaza above the U St Metro (no Starbucks back then!) hoping for my dogs to be discovered. Yeah that's right. For my dogs to be discovered.
Showing posts with label Restaurants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurants. Show all posts
Friday, February 15, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Grill of Rights
In another case of the Nanny State Gone Wild, a legislator in Mississippi has introduced a bill that would prohibit restaurants and buffets from serving food to anyone who is obese.
Stock prices of The Cracker Barrel plunged at the news.
State Rep. Ted Mayhall, R-Southaven, said he's simply hoping to "call attention to the problem."
"No one's doing anything about it," Mayhall said, referring to obesity. "They just keep on going to the buffets and eating."
Suzanne Sugarbaker's reply, "You suck one!"
Stock prices of The Cracker Barrel plunged at the news.
State Rep. Ted Mayhall, R-Southaven, said he's simply hoping to "call attention to the problem."
"No one's doing anything about it," Mayhall said, referring to obesity. "They just keep on going to the buffets and eating."
Suzanne Sugarbaker's reply, "You suck one!"
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Out with the Old, In with the Old
Trios Restaurant, 17th St NW
New Years Day, 2008
Young woman: May we have a menu to look at while we are waiting?
Cashier/Bartender: What do you need a menu for? It hasn't changed in 50 years!
Young woman: Cause we have never been here before?
Cashier/Bartender: What took you so long!
New Years Day, 2008
Young woman: May we have a menu to look at while we are waiting?
Cashier/Bartender: What do you need a menu for? It hasn't changed in 50 years!
Young woman: Cause we have never been here before?
Cashier/Bartender: What took you so long!
Friday, December 7, 2007
A Little Chix Zen in DC!
Reasons You May Want to Go:
The environmentally responsible owners
The 100% natural, free range antibiotic-free, hormone-free chicken
The biodegradable packaging and utensils
The organic side dishes
Reasons You Will Go:
The cool chix-zen vibe
The tasty rotisserie chicken (3 kinds)
The hearty simmered black beans
The church supper comfort of the noodles and cheese
The wraps, bowls and salads
The friendly staff
"Eat responsibly" is their motto. Eating well is the result! Go now before the lines start stretching down 11th St for this quick casual restaurant!
chix
2019 11th St NW
Washington, DC
202-234-chix (2449)
Logan U St Shaw 14th St
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