Ray’s Lands Virginia on the Food Network Burger Map

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

(Photo: James Kim)

The Food Network Magazine has put together a coast-to-coast guide to their favorite burger joints as part of their “50 States, 50 Burgers” project (just wait till the D.C. protesting world hears they’ve been snubbed once again; instead of organizing another limp teabagging attempt, perhaps they could combat this media black out by enshrouding the Food Network’s offices in beef curtains?).

Not surprisingly, they tapped Ray’s Hell Burger as their Virginia go-to–noting that:

The national acclaim should lessen the sting from Hell Burger’s disappointing showing in Washingtonian’s much ballyhooed “Burger Brackets” showdown (the early favorite was knocked out in the second round by Central; EatBar eventually claimed the best beef patty honors).

Other Food Network-appointed standard bearers that have passed through these lips include In-N-Out Burger’s famous “double-double” (“animal-style” fries are where it’s at) and Nage’s truffled prime rib entry.

Meanwhile, this guy can’t wait to boogie his way up to Charm City to do battle with Mother’s “Heart Attack on a Plate” (a cheddar-stuffed, ale-battered, deep-fried cardiological double-dare). And I’ve no doubt that I will one day take down Chicago’s “The Slayer” (a chili-, andouille sausage- and cherry pepper-topped challenge), and possibly Denver’s “The Juarez” (a ham-, hot dog- and guacamole-clad behemoth).

But first, I need to see if Pfizer needs a new Lipitor spokesman…

Tags: "50 States, 50 Burgers", Central, EatBar, Food Network, Food Network Magazine, Gut Check, In-N-Out Burger, Mother's Federal Hill Grille, Nage, Northern Virginia Magazine, Ray's Hell Burger, Warren Rojas