01-15-2018, 12:00 PM
Bringing this one back from the dead because I was introduced to what I believe to be, the best burger in the DMV. Quite possibly the best burger on the east coast.
If you know me, you know I love burgers. I will try them anywhere because I believe that is an indicator of a restaurant. If they can nail a burger, the rest of their food is likely pretty good.
I was in DC yesterday hanging out with my freshman year roommate his place in Dupont. We partook in some of DC's latest legal herbal remedies and planned our afternoon. The choice was ramen or as he described it, "the best burger I have ever had". The decision was simple - skipping the soup. We walked a few blocks in the frigid 20 degree weather and arrived at Dukes Grocery. Described as an East London inspired neighborhood pub; it definitely fit the bill when we walked in. A packed bar with about 20 stools, a couple high tops, and an upstairs for more dining. A 20" TV hung in the corner of the bar playing soccer. We promptly asked for this to be changed to the Steelers Jags game.
Okaaay get to the burger. I didn't take a picture because I was too excited and too cramped to move my elbows to get my phone out of my front pocket (stolen from their FB). The description of the burger:
You can get it only medium rare or well done. If you order it well done you are no friend of mine. The meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The combination of the cheese, sweet chili, garlic aioli, and whatever rocket sauce is was amazing. So many flavors all melding together and with the pickles and onion it was perfect.
Somebody please go try this and tell me if it is really as good I think or if I am crazy. This ranks as the best burger I have ever eaten. Even over my holy grail of Jack Browns. It was expensive at $16 but well worth it. If anyone wants to go please let me know and I will be there!
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If you know me, you know I love burgers. I will try them anywhere because I believe that is an indicator of a restaurant. If they can nail a burger, the rest of their food is likely pretty good.
I was in DC yesterday hanging out with my freshman year roommate his place in Dupont. We partook in some of DC's latest legal herbal remedies and planned our afternoon. The choice was ramen or as he described it, "the best burger I have ever had". The decision was simple - skipping the soup. We walked a few blocks in the frigid 20 degree weather and arrived at Dukes Grocery. Described as an East London inspired neighborhood pub; it definitely fit the bill when we walked in. A packed bar with about 20 stools, a couple high tops, and an upstairs for more dining. A 20" TV hung in the corner of the bar playing soccer. We promptly asked for this to be changed to the Steelers Jags game.
Okaaay get to the burger. I didn't take a picture because I was too excited and too cramped to move my elbows to get my phone out of my front pocket (stolen from their FB). The description of the burger:
Quote:proper burger*: creekstone farms angus beef/ melted gouda/ dill pickles/ charred red onion/ thai sweet chili/ rocket/garlic aioli / brioche 13I added applewood smoked bacon for $3.
You can get it only medium rare or well done. If you order it well done you are no friend of mine. The meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The combination of the cheese, sweet chili, garlic aioli, and whatever rocket sauce is was amazing. So many flavors all melding together and with the pickles and onion it was perfect.
Somebody please go try this and tell me if it is really as good I think or if I am crazy. This ranks as the best burger I have ever eaten. Even over my holy grail of Jack Browns. It was expensive at $16 but well worth it. If anyone wants to go please let me know and I will be there!
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