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Iconic D.C. eatery Ben’s Chili Bowl is closed temporarily this week while crews try to repair plumbing problems at the landmark U Street NW location. WRC-TV has the scoop. Ownership tells the news station that Ben’s might not reopen until the weekend. But, fear not, half-smoke addicts, adjacent eatery Ben’s Next Door remains open.
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