Obama and Medvedev visit Ray’s Hell Burger // Best burger joint in the US

When the President took Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to this Arlington dive (24 June 2010), it was instantly put on the international gastro-map. Not that there haven’t been lines since its doors first opened. President Obama reportedly ordered his burger with cheddar cheese and plenty of fixins.

Colonial Vill., 1725 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia; 703-841-0001

Washington DC Metro

No. 1: Ray's Hell Burger

Food: 26

Decor: 10

Service: 16

Cost: $16

“In the world of burgers”, there’s simply “no comparison” to this “incredibly well-priced” Courthouse paragon, its “epic” patties made from “quality” “steak cuttings”, with “juices dripping down your forearm”; “fanatics” will stand on line with “everyone from union members to heads of state” for the “hectic” ordering experience in this “no-frills” counter-serve “hole-in-the-wall”, and remember to “bring cash”, since it doesn’t take cards.