Barack at Ben's

Ben's Chili bowl has been at the epicenter of black life in Washington for 50 years. It was only a matter of time until Barack Obama stopped in for a half-smoke.

This video says as much about him as his ability to give an inspirational speech, face press questions or converse with world leaders. See how relaxed he is, chatting with the people sitting next to him, speaking to the staff. Just ten days before he takes on the most difficult, pressure-filled job in the world, he seems so at ease with himself.

Note that his BFF Adrian Fenty calls him Barack at the end. On the 20th we'll all have to start calling him Mr. President. I cannot wait.