Ambience: kinda generic and bland seating layout seems to encourage you not to stick around too long Service: good, efficient, not great order at the counter food brought to your table questions readily answered at the counter or at your table Food: well-done is standard and results in a dry patty though not greasy taste too dependent on the toppings dearth of meat flavor reminds me of many fast food burgers fries were good, but again did not distinguish themselves from anywhere else nice to have a side salad available though it was just okay menu looks similar to Five Guys (regular burger is two patties kids burger is a single patty) Cost: $43 (excluding tax) for 2 regular burgers, 2 kids burgers, 1 veggie burger, 1 fries, 2 side salads, & 3 fountain drinks You can feel better about what you are eating, but your taste buds will be less satisfied. Five Guys set the standard for burgers slightly more expensive than fast food but less expensive than the full-service restaurants and counter-service gourmet burger outlets. The chain, which typically has a staff of 25 full and part-time workers at each location, is offering $500 sign-up bonuses for workers on their 100th day.With the trendiness of burgers since the recession hit and a myriad of new burger places opening and restaurants offering more burger options, Elevation Burger fails to stand out from the crowd. Those seeking jobs at the Vienna location can start at the Reston Big Buns ( 1908 Reston Metro Plaza) now and will transfer over to Vienna as part of a grand opening team, Carey wrote. The chain seeks to have indoor and outdoor seating, with 14 tables outside for 28 people and a full capacity for over 55 seated customers, not including a counter/bar area, according to its state ABC application.Ĭarey and his business partner Tom Racosky started the chain in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood in 2007 with the goal of providing a variety of burgers as an alternative to “best burger” restaurants that each focus on their own specialty. “We would love more patio seating but will need to see what the county comes back with in terms of occupancy after they review our plans,” Carey wrote about possible changes from Elevation Burger’s setup. N.).īig Buns’ planned fall opening depends on permits, construction, and hiring, but Carey believes the timeline should be doable. A sign still posted to the door notes that its Arlington location remains open ( 2447 Harrison St. Patch reported that the organic-focused chain Elevation Burger closed its Danor Plaza location in March. on Sunday, according to a state ABC application obtained by Tysons Reporter. Its hours of operation will be from 11:30 a.m. “We couldn’t be more excited about these locations,” founder Craig Carey said in an email to Tysons Reporter, noting that the eatery is also working on sites in Franklin Farm and Fairfax.īig Buns plans to open in Vienna on Sept. The Arlington-founded burger chain Big Buns Damn Good Burgers is coming to Vienna, looking to take over the Danor Plaza space formerly occupied by Elevation Burger ( 142 Branch Road SE).īig Buns, which specializes in making different styles of burgers and also provides craft beer and more, filed for Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control beer, wine, and mixed drinks licenses around May 28 and June 1. Big Buns Damn Good Burgers plans to take over the former Elevation Burger space in Vienna (staff photo by David Taube)
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