Roots 657 Cheeseburger In Leesburg Earns Accolade ICYMI

LEESBURG, VA — A nod, if you will, to the signature Roots 657 cheeseburger, which was recognized recently by Northern Virginia Magazine's Outdoor Fun Guide. The restaurant at 42301 Spinks Ferry Road was one of five cited in the magazine's feature story, "Burger Season — A look at what's new in the patty world."

The article focuses on master chef Rich Rosendale and his obsession with the best kind of bun. Then, it extols the burger's virtues: "With two patties, each covered in melted cheddar, it gives the impression of a bigger burger but without the sometimes-out-of-whack ratio that a towering patty can bring to a slim bun.

"What surrounds the meat is also well thought out: iceberg finely shredded for crunch, red onions soaked in water to relinquish the harsh bite and a garlic compound butter for slathering on the inside of the bun before grilling. It’s cooked to medium, for the 'integrity of the burger,' says Rosendale, because of course we need to think of burgers in terms of artistic values."

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Other restaurants in the piece: The Burger Shack (Chantilly), Northside 10 (Alexandria), Townshend Bar at Cafe Kindred (Falls Church) and Heritage Brewing Co. Market Common Brewpub & Roastery (Arlington).

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