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Apr 10, 2017

Dish of the Week: Loving The Lamb Burger

Most lamb burgers take inspiration from the flavors of the Middle East or the Mediterranean.

Feb 13, 2017

First Look: Red Apron Burger Bar Is A Patty Paradise

A long history of butchering and relationships with local farmers are helping this newcomer stand out in a crowded burger market.

Jan 20, 2017

Dish of the Week: Trumpster Fire Edition

The pair behind the Golden Showers burger is back with a new Trump-inspired creation.

Jan 11, 2017

Bethesda Restaurant Is Selling a Trump ‘Golden Showers’ Burger

The $20 Trump-inspired burger combo is available today only. Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.

Sep 25, 2015

The Weekly Feed: Put An Egg On It Edition

The magic of a fried egg lies in the runny yolk, which functions as another delicious condiment on a burger.

Sep 18, 2014

An Ian MacKaye-Themed Burger Worthy of His Name

Take note, Satellite Room.

Aug 11, 2011

I’ll Gladly Lose All My Assets Today For A Hamburger Tomorrow

J. Wellington Wimpy would be proud: word is that Z-Burger will be handing out free hamburgers to customers on days after the Dow Jones Industrial Average loses 500 points or more.

Mar 10, 2011

Food & Wine Rank Palena and Ray’s Hell Burger Among the Best

Photo by Mr. T in DC Food & Wine has made a list of the top 25 burgers in the U.S. Local favorites Palena Cafe and Ray’s Hell Burger both made the list. They note that the basic beef burger on brioche at Ray’s is the signature along with all the delicious complimentary topping options that come with it. And as we read it’s hard not to crave the burger at Palena Cafe with…

Dec 23, 2010

Rogue States’ Dupont Circle Location To Reopen

Rogue States — the Dupont Circle burger joint which was forced to closed after a judge ruled it’s burger fumes were wafting in to a neighboring law firm’s office space and causing nausea, headaches and general annoyance — has finally been vindicated. Tim Carman reports that owner Raynold Mendizabal has worked out a deal with the Rogue States’ landlord and will reopen his 1300 Connecticut Avenue NW restaurant in February.

Nov 08, 2010

Burger Chain Wars: Bow Before Crunchburger, D.C.

We noted in Friday’s Weekly Feed that celebrity chef Bobby Flay will be the latest to throw his toque into the D.C. burger craze, as he plans on opening a branch of his Bobby’s Burger Palace chain at 2121 K Street NW. Now, the fact that burger joints are taking over this town is hardly a new gripe for our beloved commentariat — but we thought that it might be appropriate to highlight the insanity which comes up when a market like ours is saturated with restaurants all specializing in the same menu item. Behold, the trademarked “Crunchburger“!

 
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