Half Smokes on a Layover: Ben's Opens at the Airport

Ben's Chili Bowl opens its Reagan National Airport location today.

The latest Ben's is located pre-security at the airport, in the B/C terminal. It's the first airport location for the D.C. icon. The Chuck Brown Band is scheduled to play at today's grand opening. It will serve such Ben's staples as chili, hot dogs, half smokes and more.

It's been a big year for Ben's. The company also opened an Arlington location (Bill Cosby even showed up for the opening). Status: Opening today. Reagan National Airport; website.