| Address | 1010 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (703) 894-2170 |
| Fax | (703) 894-2174 |
A budding metropolitan franchise, Booeymonger offers dapper deli creations in a dress-down atmosphere. Build-your-own afficianados can assemble a signature masterpiece by picking a protein base -- roast beef, pastrami, hickory smoked ham, turkey breast, and various burger options are just some of the meaty foundations to choose from -- and then jazzing it up with assorted toppings (hot peppers add instant pizzazz, russian dressing conveys a cool factor, while fresh avocado injects Carribbean flare), fresh cheeses (pile it high with staples like swiss, muenster, or provolone, or go crazy with some melted brie or a tangy feta), all laid out on the baked good of your choosing (the NY rye is solid, a pesto tortilla provides a wrap with 'tude). On the run types can also go the specialty route, selecting from a menu featuring such creative combos as the Manhattan (lightly grilled roast beef, spinach, bacon and cheddar, tucked into a crusty baguette), the Georgetowner (sliced turkey, fresh alfalfa sprouts, and thin slices of avocado, also on a baguettte) or the intriguing Miami burger (smoked salmon topped with onions, tomato and lettuce, all draped across a cream cheese laden bagel). The Ballston locale also capitalizes on its proximity to Marymount by offering college-age perks (a flash of your student ID gets patrons a free 20oz soda), whereas older Arlingtonians can enjoy an outdoor seating plaza ideal for a lazy afternoon of people watching.
Good sandwiches at reasonable prices. And they have a huge deli menu, which is helpful for those days when you're in a stupor and not sure what you want. I wish they could do breakfast all day, though - it's their best meal.
Needs to work on delivery. At lunch time they have a captive audience from the five huge office buildings and university next door.
The food is assembly line prepared assembled by numbers.
The large crowds give the impression that the crowd likes the food rather than merely tolerating the mediocre lunch sandwiches.
Could do more with decor and portion sizes.
