Ben Ali (businessman)
Mahaboob Ben Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mahaboob Ben Ali 13 June 1927 |
| Died | 7 October 2009 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Trinidadian and Tobagonian American |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, restaurateur |
| Known for | Ben's Chili Bowl |
| Spouse | Virginia Ali |
| Children | 3 |
Mahaboob Ben Ali (13 June 1927 – 7 October 2009), known as Ben Ali, was an Indo-Trinidadian American businessman and restaurateur. Ali co-founded Ben's Chili Bowl, a landmark restaurant located on U Street in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Virginia Ali, in 1958. Ben's Chili Bowl has since attracted presidents, celebrities and politicians.[1]
Biography
Mahaboob Ben Ali was born in
elevator shaft while at the school. He spent months recovering from the accident. Following his recovery, Ali attended four separate universities before earning his bachelor's degree from Howard University
in Washington, D.C.
Due to Islamic prohibitions against consuming pork, Ben Ali never consumed some of his restaurant's popular offerings.[2]
Man vs. Food
– S02E12 – Washington, DC was made in tribute to him.
References
- ^ Witchel, Alex (23 December 2009). "Ben Ali: Hot Sauce". The New York Times Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 April 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
- ^ a b "Ben Ali, 82, Whose Chili Bowl Became a D.C. Landmark, Dies". The Washington Post. 9 October 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ^ "Ben Ali Bio Summary". Bens Chili Bowl. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.