
The crowd settles in with burgers and shakes. Photograph by Keith Lane

Local Top Chef alum Carla Hall poses with a fan. Photograph by Keith Lane

Guests waited for up to 60 minutes for Chef Spike’s burgers. Photograph by Keith Lane

Madness at the ordering counter. Photograph by Keith Lane

Speciality sodas and baskets of fries covered the Washingtonian table. Photograph by Keith Lane

One couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on the same night! Good Stuff, a family run business, reserved them a special table with cheery yellow flowers. Photograph by Keith Lane

The crowded restaurant watches as Top Chef takes on DC. Photograph by Keith Lane

Good Stuff Owner—and former Top Chef contestant— Spike Mendelsohn talks with a guest. Photograph by Keith Lane

News crews came out to capture the good time. Photograph by Keith Lane

Seating was hard to find— many guest stood along the banisters. Photograph by Keith Lane

The audience cheered (and jeered) at all corners of the restaurant as chefs won and lost the opening challenges of the season. Photograph by Keith Lane