Must-Try Burgers; Pizzas and Sandwiches of Note

WEST END— Ris has started a "Summer in America" promotion for the rest of July. Customers can choose three iconic American items for lunch for $25. Choices include New England clam chowder, fried green tomatoes, "California" Cobb salad and more. The items are available a la carte, too. [EaterWire]

CLEVELAND PARK— Seasonal ingredient stalkers, take note. Palena is getting its first delivery of corn tomorrow. The restaurant is thinking corn ravioli is a likely application, according to Twitter. [Twitter]

RIVALRIES— So that article dissing D.C.'s sandwiches and pizza got under some people's skin. DCist rounds up a list of worthy Washington sandwiches as a result, while the Going Out Guide zeroes in on the pizza possibilities. [DCist, WaPo]

ARBITRARY LISTICLES— Zagat rounds up a bunch of must-try burgers around the U.S. The two D.C. choices reach beyond the usual suspects: Del Campo and Farmers Fishers Bakers are the places featured. [Zagat]