If you live in D.C., you probably have an idea of what a half-smoke looks like. You probably know that Ben’s Chili Bowl is where to eat them if you want to be traditional, and that you can now find a fast-casual take on it down the street at the newly opened HalfSmoke. You definitely know that half-smokes are an ideal accompaniment to both a Nats game and a satisfying end to a night at the bars on U Street. In short, the half-smoke has become practically a culinary rite of passage for newcomers.