Who was Weenie Beenie and what is it like? We had no idea but we knew they were one of the first,…read moreif not the first, to serve the legendary half-smoke sausages only available in DC. The visit was unique, the story is unique and the food is unique! Let's do this! Established in 1950 or 1954 (reports vary but the sign on the building says 1954), Weenie Beenie was a modest hot dog stand serving hot dogs and beans. It was started by two brothers, Carl and Bill Staton. Bill happened to be an incredible and ultimately famous traveling pool player who went by the name... you guessed it... Weenie Beenie! He won 27k in Arkansas (which is a LOT of money in the 1950's) and used the money to finance the hot dog stand's growth! He appeared on television, played hustlers across the country, and backed other hustlers while living the pool and entrepreneur life. During the 50's, a period of entrenched segregation in Virginia, Weenie Beenie distinguished itself by hiring black employees on the same terms as whites when most white‑owned businesses would not hire blacks at all. This made Weenie Beenie a rare example of early workplace integration in Arlington and a meaningful employer within the historically Black Green Valley community. Its reputation for fairness became a very important part of its legacy, remembered along with the food and its very colorful founder. We popped over and found a 70+ year old walk-up stand with a colorful, diverse and engaging set of customers and friendly service. In faded letters on the front wall to the left are the 10 commandments! No breaking any divine rules at Weenie Beenie's! We all chatted and I learned the one guy comes every day! The old man in the suit was very polite and reserved. The younger Latin and black clientele were fun and engaging and we joked around quite a bit. Another older man was as 38-year veteran of the armed service! Thank you sir! I heard some stories... Of course, we ordered half-smokes! They are well-seasoned half-pork, half beef, smoked sausages that are truly incredible. Weenie Beenie's are unique and delicious! Life is good with a historic, unique, fun and respectful half smoke.

No-frills hotdog, burger, & other cook-out food from a long-time stand near Shirlington…read more Only have 2 run-down picnic tables for seating I came here with my fiance for lunch and we were pretty impressed by the quality of the food! They had a decent selection an everything was prepared very quickly as well Fries are more like potato wedges than a traditional French-fry

This place is a racquet! No hot dog in my dogs! If your claiming to serve corn dogs there better be…read morea dog in the middle! Rice cake dog! No dog! Just mushy mess in the middle with no flavor. Mozzarella dog, any sane human would expect a hot dog with mozzarella cheese inside. Nope! No dog! Cheddar dog, same thing No Dog! Do not come here if your expectation is a deep fried hot dog! Go to hot dog on a stick which has never disappointed!

I've been craving a Korean style hot dog for a while, and this spot did NOT disappoint! I leisurely…read morewent skating with friends at the Iceplex on the 8th floor, so this was just an elevator down. The wait time was a bit long, but that's to be expected since I customized my dog. I got a premium beef dog with potatoes. They ask if you want sugar and the answer is yes. You have different options of what to top your dog with so I did ketchup, mustard, spicy, and mayo... almost everything (lol) The dog itself is a bit underwhelming but everything around it is perfection. I think next time I'll try a rice cake dog or a mozzarella dog for more novelty. My only wish is that the dog tasted more like a Kirkland hotdog from the food court! (Take notes, Oh K-Dog!) My friend got an egg toast and she loved it! They make the experience a little less messy with their packaging but she def still needed a fork and knife to finish it -- just a heads up for those that like to keep it clean while eating! Seating is abundant, but it does get crowded. Highly recommend Oh K-Dog if you're in the Ballston area :)

The chili hit here. For real. Thick. Warm. Seasoned with history. You can tell Ben's Chili Bowl is…read morelegendary for a reason because the chili doesn't taste like it's trying to impress anybody. It already knows its résumé. Rich flavor. Deep spice. That old-school DC confidence in every bite. The chili has weight to it. Not just physically. Culturally. It tastes like a place that has seen generations pull up hungry and leave understanding the assignment. Savory. Comforting. A little messy. The good kind. The kind of chili that makes napkins part of the experience and still feels worth it. The service was on point. Friendly staff. Fast enough. Easy energy. Nobody made things complicated. They kept the line moving and still made the visit feel welcoming, which matters at a busy spot with a name this big. The restrooms were clean too. Always a detail people notice even if they don't say it out loud. Clean restroom. Friendly staff. Solid operation. Respect. The atmosphere feels like DC history with lunch attached. People coming in, taking photos, ordering classics, and soaking up the landmark energy without making it weird. It has that "you should probably stop here at least once" feeling. Ben's Chili Bowl lived up to the hype for me. The chili hit, the service was smooth, the staff was friendly, and the place carries its legendary status well. it's giving... Kendrick Lamar grabbing a half-smoke after shutting down DC.

I've been going to Ben's Chili Bowl since I was a little girl: a DC staple and more than just a…read moretourist spot. The food is delicious, and there is so much lore and history to this place that it's a gratifying place to spend your money. I know they're known for their half-smokes with chili, but I love myself a chili cheeseburger with a side of fries. Sometimes I'll get chili and cheese on my fries instead of the burger. The chili has the right amount of spice and it's really well seasoned. The chili is def more of a topping chili not one you sit down and eat on a cold day with some bread. If you're hitting up the original U St location be mindful of what time you go, ya might struggling to find seating but this is worth a visit!

A hidden gem in the parking lot of Home Depot…read more If you want to try something different and very fresh for a food truck type of atmosphere, this is it. The menu is not your typical hot dog stand as you can get burgers, cheesesteaks, and a variety of sides and other items. Depending on when you stop by, there could be a line and the food is made fresh, so the wait might be longer than expected. However, the food is really good. I plan to stop by again soon to try other menu items.

Easily influenced by TikTok, I came across Marky's Munchery and realized this local spot was so…read moreclose to me that I had to try it. We ordered two burgers -- the classic smash burger (lettuce, tomato, mayo, and cheese) and the BBQ bacon burger (grilled onions, bacon, and BBQ sauce) -- along with their famous cheesesteak combo. The cheesesteak came loaded with lettuce, jalapeños, tomato, and steak infused with peppers and onions, topped with Marky's-style cheese, plus seasoned fries and a soda. Everything was absolutely delicious, and I can't recommend this place enough -- especially knowing they're part of our local community. I've walked past this gem so many times without realizing what I was missing! It's tucked away in the Home Depot parking lot on Little River Turnpike, so don't sleep on it. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the entire menu.

Stopped in and was really impressed. The burger was great and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a…read morespot I'll be coming back to.

I don't understand the positive reviews at all. My group went in on a Friday night that would have…read morebeen busy for any other burger joint but there was only one other seated table at the entire restaurant. This place is always empty and it's obvious why The burger patties have very little in terms of a crust, just a generic slab of meat with very little flavor. They really come off like cheap pre-made patties. My burger had a big chunk of the tough part of the lettuce that made the burger really unbalanced. I see people referring to this as a good value but the burgers cost $16 and they charge you an extra $5 for a side (including fries). It would cost me $16 to get a way better burger that comes with a side from Rhodeside, All About Burger would give me a better burger for $9 and at dinner time I'd be able to get a full combo for $10. Lyon Hall, which is a much fancier place, charges you $20 for a burger and fries. This is one of the more expensive burgers you can get here and they seem to actually be the most expensive place in the area to actually get a burger and fries. I ordered a side caesar salad and it was really bad. The cheese tasted like something out of a bag, the croutons were by no exaggeration the worst and most boring croutons I've ever had. Also, the dressing was given on the side, when I eat in at a restaurant I don't expect to dress my own salad and it gave me more of an impression that the food comes in premade. One member of the party got the spicy cheese curds which just seemed like small (not very good) mozzarella sticks. This place tries to be everything and has no identity because of it. They are going for a country sports bar vibe and they're named "burger district" yet they have a wine menu. They have a bunch of random wraps, appetizers, fish and chips, even waffles and spaghetti (for kids) on their menu! I count 15 different types of burgers +3 types of smash burgers. There are 6 kinds of salads. They desperately need to shrink the menu and find a few things to do well.

Well, I got to agree with a lot of other reviews. There was a funny taste to my burger. With that…read morebeing said the portion sizes were big and the staff were friendly. The interior has its own color scheme. Overall this burger chain is ok but check it out for yourself.

I came here shortly after noon on a Sunday. When I arrived I was the only customer…read more I'd always been curious about Z Burger, previously noticing one next to Starbucks just off 7th Street near Pennsylvania Ave in the District. The Crystal City location ended up being an expensive curiosity. $22.56 for a single-patty bacon cheeseburger, small fries and a fountain soda. My order turned out to be a case of opposites. The first thing I noticed was that the nearly $10 burger was shockingly small, the patty so skinny. The cheese on the burger had not been melted and they used iceberg lettuce. The bun was dry and it fell apart before I was finished. But the "small" fries turned out to be a whole sack of fries. But before you say yay, these fries were oily and limp and I could only eat some of them. It's a build your own burger emporium. The toppings list showed only fried onions and so I asked if they had fresh onion. The cashier didn't know what fresh onion was, but did know what raw onion was. I wanted to try the onion rings, but had the sense to ask if they were beer-battered. When she told me they were, I took a hard pass. No Coke products were available, only Pepsi. That's never a good thing. And why did my receipt show the business name as "Maman Joon"? I wouldn't say the burger was bad, but considering the not great fries with too high prices (including a $2.24 service and packaging fee) and a stark and uninviting ambience, I can't give more than two stars.

It was very enjoyable scarfing down two chili cheese with relish hotdogs here while waiting for my…read morewife, my bestie, and their boo. We all enjoyed the hotdogs. It was $24 for my wife and I's order of 3 hotdogs, one Arizona tea and one air heads.

A must stop! This is one of the best hot dogs I have ever had! They take cash or credit card. The…read moreowner is so nice and explains all their toppings and different types of hot dogs. There are some tables and seats across the street from the cart. The food comes out HOT and he has a variety of cold drinks in the coolers around the cart and various snacks!

Getting ready for Oktoberfest? This is the spot to stock up on brats and beer!…read more If you're looking for authentic German ingredients for a meal, German Gourmet Deli won't disappoint. They've got an excellent selection of brats and sausages, salamis, cheeses, pierogis, German novelty items, chocolates, and--of course--wine! The only downside? Not all staff seem familiar with German specialty foods. I actually asked about pierogis and was told they didn't know what they were... until I stumbled across them in the freezer myself. ‍ and BTW... the potato onion had a nice pepper flavoring. Still, the variety and authenticity make it worth the trip--just be prepared to browse and discover some gems on your own. Perfect for all your Oktoberfest cravings!

Wow! going to the German Gourmet brought back so many beautiful childhood memories. It was truly…read moreamazing to see all the candies and items I used to eat and grow up seeing back in Austria. Walking through the store felt so nostalgic and special. Such a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to come back again.