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Best burgers
The Washington Post Staff | Updated 10/19/2009
Washington's enjoying a burger boom right now. Here are our top spots for a juicy patty.
BGR: The Burger Joint
Bethesda, MD
The lines at this Bethesda shop can be maddening, but the burgers and sweet potato fries are worth the wait.
Big Buns Gourmet Grill
Arlington, VA
Customize a beef, chicken or fish burger with a variety of toppings and sauces.
Central Michel Richard
Washington, DC
Not your average burger place, Michel Richard's swanky bistro offers lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard.
Elevation Burger
Falls Church, VA
The eatery is reminiscent of In-N-Out Burger, the much-loved, no-frills West Coast chain.
Good Stuff Eatery
Washington, DC
Run by Spike Mendelsohn of "Top Chef" fame, the burger place lives up to the hype.
Ray's Hell-Burger
Arlington, VA
You won't find any fries or shakes here -- just the best, juiciest burger on the market.
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