Michael Landrum’s pair of burger joints appears to be no more.
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.
Ray’s the Steaks at East River, of the few white-tablecloth dining establishments east of the Anacostia River, has closed its doors for good, a staffer to of Councilmember Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7) tells DCist.
This morning, Prince of Petworth reported a rumor that a Ray’s Hell Burger would be opening in the City Vista development at the intersection of 5th and K Streets NW. DCist checked in with Ray’s owner Michael Landrum this morning, who merely said that the report was “premature.” He told us that the process for opening a restaurant can be a years-long one, and that sometimes the public expectation for a quick opening makes…
Ray’s the Steaks at East River opened its doors in Ward 7 to much fanfare earlier this month. Part of Michael Landrum’s local Ray’s brand, the new location has quickly taken on the weight of being more than just a restaurant. Race, socioeconomics, neighborhood revitalization, jobs, unemployment, and access are among the weighty themes woven into the fabric of discussion of the nascent restaurant. But how’s the food? Landrum says in unofficial press releases and…
Photo by aliciagriffin Update: Washington City Paper’s Tim Carman followed up with Ray’s Owner Michael Landrum, who told Carman that there are no plans to open a Hell Burger in Adams Morgan. He chalks up the chatter to his business relationship with property owner Wilma Roumel, who he is assisting with modernizing the space. However, he is not ruling out a location there in the future. So Ray’s Hell Burger is going to open…
Folks in Columbia Heights salivating for a burger and cajun fries can finally step into a Five Guys today. Located at the corner of 14th and Irving streets, the shop was already bustling with a hungry lunch-time crowd. Now, anyone exiting the west Columbia Heights Metro — surrounded on three sides with Potbelly’s, Pete’s Apizza and Five Guys — will be hard-pressed to not grab something to eat In Arlington, Michael Landrum continues to…
Fried Chicken Frenzy Returns Fried chicken fanatics have something to get excited about. Both Colorado Kitchen and Ray’s the Classics have restored their famous versions of the dish. Everyone lamented when Gillian Clark pulled her chicken from the menu a few years ago. But now, she is hosting burgers and fried chicken nights on December 11 and January 8 (the second Tuesday of the month). Apparently her chicken is so good that she told…
First of all, this is another suburban restaurant review, so let’s just get that out of the way. Second, yes, we went to the steakhouse and got the chicken. Third, this is a time of upheaval for Ray’s the Classics, so we can’t make any promises. Executive chef Michael Hartzer left after New Year’s Eve to do his own thing (though we presume that, of course, had absolutely nothing to do with much beloved owner…
If a Cow Moos in Silver Spring and People Bitch About It, Is it Still Delicious? It appears as if the rumors are true. Months of speculation, faux closings, and exasperation are near their end. Ray’s the Steaks is looking for staff to fill the positions at the new (and presumably more congenial) location in Silver Spring dubbed “Ray’s the Classics.” No joke! Our friend Craig told us. Reading the job postings, you might expect…
