BGR: The Burger Joint

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2010 Fall Dining Guide

By Tom Sietsema
Sunday, October 17, 2010

Ray's Hell-Burger in Arlington has its charms, but if President Obama ever decides to alter his burger run, he ought to consider another home-grown mini-chain, this one from entrepreneur Mark Bucher. "No shortcuts, no pre-cooking, no heat lamps," the menu pledges. The food delivers on that promise; even a basic burger starts with prime, aged, hormone-free, corn-fed beef from the Midwest and rests on a toasted sesame-seeded brioche bun. Juicier still: The patty is cooked the way you ask, and you don't have to settle for beef. Also available are ahi tuna, turkey, lobster, cumin-and-mint-laced lamb (love the crusty Greek burger), even black beans, brown rice and molasses (the vegetarian version). The fries, made with Yukon Gold potatoes, are double-fried and tasty, and the shakes are so thick, they're easier to eat with a spoon than a straw. Good news for denizens of Clarendon: A fifth Joint is expected to open at 3024 Wilson Blvd. by year's end. The Dupont Circle branch, with blond-wood booths, purple walls and Christmas-light chandeliers, is closest to the White House. Got that, Mr. President?

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Hours: Opens at 11 am daily, closing times vary. Will stay open past midnight on Thu, Fri and Sat.
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Cuisine: American
Noise level: 72 (Must speak with raised voice)
Price range: $ ($14 and under)
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Known for: Best burgers, Best French fries, Washington's 30 essential vegetarian eats
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Poor Management & Undercooked meat
Posted by davegolden99 | Aug 13, 2012 | Mark as Inappropriate

Worst location of BGR. They served me the wrong item and it was RAW on the inside, despite stating I wanted it medium. With so many dining options in the area, I suggest you avoid this place. For a restaurant that specializes in burgers, they should probably learn how to cook them the way their customers ask. In addition, I submitted a complaint on the web site and told them I was going to write a Yelp review. The owner, Mark Buchner, wrote me back with a rude response. Unbelievable. I have my fingers crossed I do not get sick tonight despite throwing away the uncooked part of the burger (90% of burger, nibbled the edges)

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