National Cheeseburger Day: What Will Arlington Diners Be Ordering?

ARLINGTON, VA — Wednesday is National Cheeseburger Day and two D.C. area restaurant chains are offering special menus to help Arlington residents celebrate.

Thompson Restaurants is offering an array of options at all of its Matchbox and Big Buns D#* Good Burgers locations throughout the DMV.

The Matchbox at 1100 S Hayes St., Suite H20, adjacent to The Fashion Centre in Pentagon City, will be featuring the 3.6.9 Mini Burgers, which includes "tangy pickles, toasted brioche buns, melted cheese, and a generous topping of crispy onion straws."

Big Buns D#*! Good Burgers has two locations in Arlington: 4401 Wilson Blvd. in Ballston and 4251 Campbell Ave. in Shirlington.

Although there are a number of signature burgers from which to choose, the suggested menu item for National Cheeseburger Day is the Melty Grilled Cheeseburger, which features "two juicy 3.5oz Angus beef patties, a trio of premium melted cheeses (Swiss, muenster & cheddar), and sweet caramelized onions, all sandwiched between slices of golden Pullman brioche bread."

The Capital Grille is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day by bringing back its Wagyu & Wine menu, which features its three signature cheeseburgers with a suggested wine pairing. Prices start at $35 ($40 in D.C.) in The Capital Grille lounge.

• The Capital Grille’s Wagyu Cheeseburger, layered with grilled onions, steak sauce and Vermont white cheddar cheese.
  • Suggested Pairing: Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot
• Wagyu Blue Cheese and Black Truffle Burger, topped with cabernet-braised red onions.
  • Suggested Pairing: Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• Wagyu Roasted Wild Mushroom and Swiss Burger, layered with roasted shiitake, Jarlsberg cheese and truffle aioli.
  • Suggested Pairing: Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Each burger is served with a side of duck fat sea salt fries. For an additional $20, diners can substitute a caramelized onion and caviar dip served with house-made chips.

The Wagyu & Wine menu will be available through Nov. 1 at all of the restaurant chain's D.C.-area restaurants.