Red Hot & Blue, web site, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 703-276-7427, several other branches including one near GMU, usually open (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Citysearch | Gayot]
Many people hate this restaurant. Given the recent proliferation of barbecue in this area, there is no longer any reason to go. It defines generic, chain barbecue, and perhaps that is worth knowing, if only to see the contrast with the real thing.
