good stuff eatery: a washington dc must

good stuff eatery ... the name says it all. i first heard of good stuff eatery after the chef/owner spike mendelsohn was a contestant on bravo's top chef. having gone to good stuff only once before when i lived in DC, i knew i HAD to go back when i visited this past weekend.

good stuff is essentially a burger place ... however, it's unlike any other burger place you've ever been to. when we got there it was a such a beautiful day we grabbed ourselves a table outside and went in to order. good stuff is a "boutique" burger place ... it's not fast food and it's not sit down; it specializes in gourmet burgers (and other burger-esque inspired cuisine). i have to admit i was more than disappointed with the service. the first time i went it was great - the place was packed, i got to meet spike and the food was excellent. this time though, perhaps because of the late afternoon awkward timing, it took us almost ten minutes to order ... and not because we were waiting in line. despite the wait it was, of course, delicious as their slogan, "say hello to fresh" is reflected in the pure quality of their ingredients. 

i ordered the "good stuff melt" with bacon ($6.89+1.00 for bacon). it was layered with mushrooms and caramelized onions, melted cheddar and muenster cheese with "good stuff sauce" ... it was absolutely mouth-watering. when i unwrapped the burger the cheese was literally oozing out. it was cooked perfectly. i usually eat my burgers medium, but even though this was cooked well-done, the meat was juicy. the sauce was creamy and the bacon was a perfect addition. i also shared a side of the "spike's village fries" ($3.79: enough for two); slightly soggy, which i'm a fan of, and topped with fresh thyme, rosemary & sea salt. i also sampled my friends' mint chocolate chip milkshake (featured flavor of the day) and milky way milkshake but decided on a classic chocolate.

good stuff eatery is exactly that: good stuff. and it's not just for burger lovers, good stuff also offers free range turkey and naturally farm raised grilled chicken sandwiches. and for all you vegetarians (or for your lame friends that are) there are plenty of vegetarian options as well like the "vegetarians are people too 'shroom burger" and wedge salads. so, if you're a burger lover and are in the DC area stopping by is a must! especially for those of us on a budget  - all of the menu items are under eight dollars!