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Monday, July 16, 2012

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Burger

Patch readers nominated the best places to buy a burger in Arlington. Now it's your turn to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where is the best place to buy a burger in Arlington? Cast your vote to let us know. Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to participate. Nominations were accepted on Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch and Ballston-Virginia Square Patch through July 9 and include: Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24. Sign up for the Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn Patch and Ballston-Virginia Square Patch newsletter to get community information and updates on the Readers' Choice contest. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Restaurant Review: Big Buns

How does Big Buns size up to other burger joints?

The rise in "Make Your Own Burrito" joints has left a classic American tradition cast aside: The Burger. Americans are now accustomed to the choices that they have at "make-your-own" places such as Chipotle, Moe's, and even Subway. With all sorts of toppings to choose from, there are no longer limits on creativity or how many different tastes in a group can be acquired. Unfortunately there are few places that give this level of customization to the hamburger. Big Buns is a Ballston treasure that does just that. Big Buns ventures further than your typical hamburger, offering a portabella burger, chicken burger, and even a delectably moist Mahi Mahi selection. Just like many burrito joints around town, you can choose to cut carbs by asking …

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