The reviews (mine, that is) on Good Stuff Eatery -- a new burger joint on capitol hill and the brainchild of 'Top Chef' finalist Spike -- are in! Read my comments and then leave one of your own!
Food: I had the 'Colletti's Smokehouse' burger which had applewood smoked bacon, vermont aged cheddar cheese, vidalia onion rings and BBQ sauce. The meat was juicy, cooked medium/medium rare. You could clearly taste the flavors of each of the toppings in every bite -- meaning, it wasn't just one big mess of a burger. The bun didn't really add anything to the burger, but it didn't take away either. Overall, delicious. better than 5 guys (albeit more expensive) and probably better than chef geoff's (at least this one was.)
Most of my friends chose the one of the wedge salads (comes with a side of cornbread) and seemed satisfied. They didn't look like anything too special to me, but then again, I'm not much into iceberg lettuce.
We all shared an order of fries with rosemary and herbs on it, which were great. crispy and tender, plus a wide selection of dipping sauces from the mayo bar (i loved the siracha mayo and mango mayo!)
I have yet to try the milkshakes and floats, but they looked goooooood.
Price: My meal -- burger, water, tax -- came to about $9. While this may seem a bit over-priced for what is essentially take out, I think the quality of the food makes up for it.
Their prices for beer ($3.50 for a pint, $4.50 for a 20 oz, $4 for a bottle) are reasonable.
Atmosphere: The line to get food was really long, but moved fast. You get to watch them cook and peruse the menu while you wait. The decor was casual and comfortable, with a sort of 'farm house' look to it. most importantly, it was clean. Outdoor seating is a plus.
Other: Chef Spike was there to hand us our food. Woohoo! So weird to see someone in person who you feel like you 'know' because you've seen them on TV for 6 six weeks.
Final grade: A-
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