Short and Sweet with "Good Stuff Eat(ery)"

C Says...

Good Stuff Eatery on Penn, is well, damn good stuff. When it opened a few years ago, I was working on “the other” side of The Hill. After waiting a few months to let the hoopla wear off I finally trekked over with some coworkers to try Spike Mendelsohn’s burgers, fries, and milkshakes. That meal didn’t disappoint and I’ve been a fan ever since.

This time around, I tried the turkey burger named after Michelle Obama – it features caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a delicious mayonnaise spread. Pairing this with a small order of fries and delicious dipping sauces (I heart condiments) was a nice way to spend a warmish Spring evening in the Nation’s capital.

This time I refrained from ordering a shake, but seriously, get the shakes. No. Really. They’re AH-mazing.

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J Says...

Back to back Mendelsohn restaurants were fitting for spring, as neither is particularly good on the waistline for the upcoming speedo season. But alas, that's what C and I did (plus both are within walking distance to our apartments).

As good followers of C & J know, J is not a heavy red meat eater. Thus, I went with the Farmhouse Bacon Cheese, but instead of a burger, I tried the "cluck it" option...aka chicken. And not knowing of the size of the sides, I went with a large fry. Clearly the beach was far from my thinking that night. Both were decent, but didn't have me raving to my friends. And I, too, opted against the milkshakes...lactose and I do not mix (and the minimal cheese on my sandwich reminded me of that later. TMI??)

In comparing Good Stuff Eatery to other burger joints, I'd say its a decent match-up. But when compared to Mendelsohn's "We The Pizza", I'm going next door every time.


Good Stuff Eatery - 303 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, 202.543.8222, www.goodstuffeatery.com