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50/50 lamb and ground beef, seasoned only with salt and pepper are our standard burgers nowadays. Toss in a good dose of Hungarian paprika and onion for most excellent cevapi burgers that beg to be topped with homemade tzatziki... mmmmmmm......

hyperfocal at 2:37AM on 07/19/09

Burgering Through D.C.'s Georgetown

You should try Burger Joint in Bathesda. Also I've heard amazing things about Ray's Butcher Burger in Alexandria. That place has a sister resteraunt that is a steakhouse so they use a lot of high quality beef for their burgers.

missjess at 11:05AM on 11/09/08

Burgering Through D.C.'s Georgetown

First Five Guys was in Alexandria VA, I believe.

Mr. Smith's is nasty. You should have skipped it and gotten the Black and Blue burger at The Guards if you needed to stay in Georgetown. Or Chadwicks (under the Whitehurst), I've never been but I know people who swear by their burger.

seadkdc at 10:14PM on 07/08/08

Burgering Through D.C.'s Georgetown

Nick has some of the best reviews of burgers -- or any other food -- hands-down, no questions, end of story. If you want diverse reviews (albeit from know-nothing morons), go Yelp.

tmj529 at 9:44PM on 07/08/08

Burgering Through D.C.'s Georgetown

The first Five Guys, was definately not in Georgetown. I believe the first one was in Arlington, VA but doesn't exist anymore. While this is hardly an original thought, my vote for best burger in DC is the front bar of Palena.

AdamStr at 5:48PM on 07/08/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

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Adam Kuban at 8:32PM on 07/01/08

Dinner Tonight: Lamb Burgers

love lamb burgers -- i mix into the meat very gently -- chopped scallions, fresh mint or cilantro - chopped garlic -- mix that up and THEN - some
crumbled feta mixed in very gently.

we cooked them on the grill - you have to watch because the fat in
the lamb causes flare ups -- but the flavor!!! and a cast iron frying
pan works well, too. sometimes the feta sticks, but what the hell ...

pooch at 6:39PM on 06/23/08

Dinner Tonight: Lamb Burgers

I take whole cumin, coriander, black pepper, and fennel seeds and toast them in a pan, grind them into a coarse mixture and put that and some kosher salt on the lamb burger. I top it with feta, some mayo mixed with harissa, and a tomato and arugula.

I like some of the ideas on here like adding the feta into the meat mixture.

EatWisconsin at 2:57PM on 06/17/08

Dinner Tonight: Lamb Burgers

or perhaps mixing a bit of feta into the meat...yum!

bisbee at 9:51PM on 06/16/08

Dinner Tonight: Lamb Burgers

Wow, that looks GOOD! Mmm, must try recipe minus the capers and use yogurt and maybe a slice of onion too

paris221966 at 9:39PM on 06/16/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Chicken Piccata with lots of fresh lemon juice and capers.

zonzon at 4:13AM on 06/10/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Ancho Pork Tenderloin Enchiladas with a Red Chile Sauce - different and incredible! It would make Bobby Flay jealous

dandiw at 9:30PM on 06/07/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I would make my favorite comfort food - baked mac & cheese. There's chicken, walnuts, mushrooms, and a roux of gorgonzola, white cheddar, and bleu cheese. Topped with scallions, this is divine.

For a dessert, I would make rice pudding with lemon zest. It would be a carby, heavy entry, but everyone would be bursting with happiness and cheese.

ohmypuddin at 12:02PM on 06/04/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Definitely my lasagna!!

tjett911 at 2:33AM on 06/03/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

my meatballs and gravy.i have to make this every get-together

kewpiedoll04 at 11:17PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Crab crepes

idoherty at 10:41PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I would make lasagna.

donnak4 at 10:40PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I would make German chocolate cake.

rlgrady at 10:37PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Its so nice to see a Top Chef cookbook.My famous twice baked potatoes,my kids love them and always ask for them

peggy1116 at 9:45PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Echiladas

jlafount at 9:38PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Tacos and Enchiladas

rosannepm at 9:01PM on 06/02/08

Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Zucchini and Corn Topped with Cheese
This is a sauteed zucchini, corn, and tomato mixture which is topped with sharp
Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, making it a family favorite way to get everyone eating their vegetables!

bndraldy at 8:24PM on 06/02/08