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Feb 28, 2013

Umami Burger Expanding to D.C. Area

Good news for people who are envious of the West Coast’s hamburgers. Umami Burger is coming here.

Jan 16, 2013

Ray’s Hell Burger Shuttered After Dispute With Landlord

Arlington-based hamburger destinations Ray’s Hell Burger and Ray’s Hell Burger Too have been closed after a dispute between owner Michael Landrum and his landlord.

Nov 06, 2012

Free Tacos and Hamburgers on Election Day? Not So Fast

California Tortilla and Z-Burger want to give out free food on Election Day to people who say they voted. Here’s why they probably can’t.

Jul 18, 2012

Shake Shack Won’t Comment on Rumored D.C. Expansion

Rumors of tasty hamburgers and thick, candied custard concretes are buzzing today, following a post on Prince of Petworth yesterday that hinted at D.C. getting its second stand-alone Shake Shack restaurant.

May 24, 2012

Fast Food Is Getting Bigger and Deadlier, According to Chart

Over the past sixty years, the hamburgers, soft drinks and bags of french fries served up by fast-food restaurants have grown many times over, according to data collected by the CDC. As a very obvious result, so have we.

Mar 14, 2012

Other Strasburgers Throughout History

Yesterday we told you about the newest menu item at Nationals Park: The Strasburger an eight-pound behemoth of ground beef, melted cheese and other toppings. How does this one stack up against previous Strasburgers.

Mar 09, 2012

West Coast Rates Best, But D.C. Has Its Share of ‘Life-Changing’ Burgers

The hamburgers served up by Five Guys, Black & Orange and Ray’s Hell Burger were named among the most “life-changing” in America in a poll conducted by Esquire.

Jan 02, 2012

Occupy Hamburger?

A downtown Five Guys restaurant was tagged by members of the Occupy D.C. group last night.

May 17, 2011

Shake Shack Chair Dude: We Salute You

So you wanted to be first in line for today’s Shake Shack opening? Tough luck — the fella in the above photo set up shop early this morning, chair in tow.

Jul 15, 2008

Red Carpet ‘Grand Opening’ at Good Stuff Eatery

It has been a little over a week since Good Stuff Eatery opened and the hoopla surrounding Capitol Hill’s newest burger joint has been monumental. Last night, owners Spike Mendelsohn and his family celebrated the official opening with a red carpet ribbon cutting and – a treat for D.C.’s reality TV fans – a mini-reunion of his fellow Top Chef contestants. Cooking compatriots Stephanie Izzard, who won Top Chef, Lisa Fernandez and Antonia Lofaso took…

 
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