DaBo Burger Brings Smash Burgers to Bridge District in Anacostia
Chef Elias Taddesse opens new concept with complimentary fries for the first 25 guests in Southeast DC
Washington, DC (January 12, 2026)—The team behind Mélange is thrilled to introduce DaBo Burger, now open and serving smash burgers at the Atlas Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room in Southeast DC. Named for the Amharic word for “bread,” Chef Elias Taddesse brings his burgers to Anacostia with a focus on craft and intention. Each burger is deeply seasoned, perfectly smashed, and served on house-made milk buns inspired by French and Japanese techniques that are built to perform.
In celebration of the burger concept’s first location, the first 25 guests in line on Thursday, January 15, will receive complimentary hand-cut beef tallow fries with purchase of a burger.
Inspired by pain au lait, Chef Elias Taddesse's favorite snack from his culinary school café, the DaBo milk bun is a quiet nod to comfort and memory. Using a French brioche technique and Japanese milk bread tradition, each bun is baked fresh through a three-day process and finished with pearl sugar, delivering a soft, slightly sweet bite with just enough texture to make every burger unmistakably DaBo.
With a variety of options to please every palate, guests can choose from the signature DaBo burger, Le Royale, made with colby jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and butter chive dijonnaise, The Oklahoma with american cheese, pickled green, tomato, fried onions, ketchup, mayo, and mustard, The McDowell with american cheese, diced onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, and special sauce, and The New Shroom with smoked cheddar on a mushroom duxelle patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli. Pair the burgers with one of Atlas Brew Works’s award-winning craft beers and choose from a selection of classic sides to round out the meal
DaBo Burger will soon expand the experience with a forthcoming bar menu for Atlas Bridge District patrons, along with a lineup of indulgent milkshakes to sweeten the meal. Burger offerings will evolve seasonally.
DaBo Burger is located at 600 Howard Road SE, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20020. DaBo is open 4pm to 9pm Thursdays and Fridays, and 11am to 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items are available for counter ordering, takeout, and delivery. For more information on DaBo Burger and its offerings, please visit daboburger.com or contact Avery Meetre at avery@lindarothpr.com.
About DaBo Burger
DaBo Burger is the latest concept from Washington, DC chef Elias Taddesse, bringing a focused smash burger to the heart of Anacostia. More than a burger spot, DaBo is a declaration of craft, intention, and pride of place. Each burger is deeply seasoned and perfectly smashed, served on house-made milk buns inspired by French and Japanese techniques that are soft, glossy, and built to perform. DaBo does not chase trends, delivering food that is hot, honest, and confident. Born from Anacostia’s spirit and Chef Taddesse’s commitment to doing one thing exceptionally well, DaBo Burger is a love letter to DC. For more information, visit daboburger.com.
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