Trying to spice up your life, or just in need of cooking inspiration? Penzeys has an oasis of…read morespices and I love how the store is organized. Each little treasure trove of spices is situated in its own little category. There are baking spices and salad spices. I was impressed with all the different kinds of cinnamon's. The people who work there are the nicest. A gentleman directed me to the cayenne pepper area. There was a variety of choices and I learned about the Scoville levels of heat. Now, you may be saying to yourself, why would Joy B. searching for the hot peppers? The truth of the matter is that I was looking to help out a friend. I found my cayenne pepper and I was pleasantly surprised at the price point. I bought a nice size bottle for about $6.00 and change. So, excellent variety, well organized, helpful staff, and reasonably priced... I can assure you that I will be returning soon. Great job, Penzeys.

So excited to finally visit a Penzeys store in person and it was well worth it. Friendly helpful…read morestaff and incredible selection. Amazing discounts and free gifts as well. The dish towels are the best towels ever. It's been great fun using their unique blends in various recipes. Proud to support a store that represents my values as well.

Sat at the bar in back. Soft shell crabs were terrific - went with the fried option rather than…read moresautéed, quality fries and a killer kale and apple salad. My Mom had their green beans as a side and I had a few - they were crispy and very good. Too many places over cook things. Waitress behind the bar was great. Nice 'neighborhoody' casual atmosphere. First time here - will hopefully be back within a few weeks. Five stars, albeit based on one visit Decent beer selection, nothing I hadn't had before. But that's a personal problem, not a restaurant problem. ;-)

Such a hidden gem. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the crab cakes are some of the best I've…read morehad. They also have amazing desserts and great seafood you can grab to go and cook at home. The mini market is super convenient, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares about the quality of their products.

I was so appreciative of the customer service Jill provided after we had a little mix up on the…read moreorder processing. She called me immediately, was so kind and thoughtful, and ensured my order got to my mom on Mother's day by hand delivering it. I hear the fudge was just delicious. So all around, great experience!

The Chocolatier's Palette offers a variety of gourmet fudge with unique flavors. I first tried this…read morebusiness as part of a beer pairing with True Respite. Not only did the fudge pair well with the beer, but each one (tried 4) was delicious. They were all smooth, creamy, and not super rich. I like how creative the flavors are. Although I enjoyed all 4 pieces I tried, my favorite was a tie between the spicy mango and strawberry balsamic. Loved the slight heat the spicy mango gave, with the spice coming through right at the end of each bite. I thought the strawberry balsamic would be my least favorite, but it was so good. I liked how both had fruit pieces in them. I definitely plan to order more fudge from The Chocolatier's Palette in the near future. Be sure to check out their website periodically as the flavors change every 2-3 weeks. Local pickup (I believe near Grosvenor metro) or shipping is available.

I thought this was an actual physical pasta restaurant and drove all the way to the address that…read morewas on apple maps. Why would you put an address for a place that doesn't exist?

This is such scrumptious, actually authentic Italian food. It's simple and bright and rich. The…read morepasta is homemade and is meat-y! (Meaning it's so thick and obviously scratch). Luca (the creator) is Italian, sassy, clever and kind. Oooof. It makes my heart ache for Italy - it really tastes just the same as the pasta I had when I was there.

Don't be fooled by this non-descript appearance. My family…read morehad a gathering at the historic cemetery near by and chose to have lunch here after. The food was OUTSTANDING. I was a skeptic. Having traveled and dined across the globe, I did not expect homemade pasta, fresh espresso, and Neapolitan style pizza to be in Rockville MD. If you live within an hour drive, just take the trip and have lunch or dinner here. Try the espresso martini! I shared a cheese pizza with my daughter, my mother had the chicken piccata, my cousin the gnocchi, my father the chicken parm, my cousin had a caprese salad and the further seats I couldn't see. We all shared a few orders of the calamari. EVERYONE raved about how delicious their food was. I agree. Probably the best piccata I've tasted. The pizza was excellent. The tiramisu great. The pistachio gelato was perfect. I sure wish they were closer to Florida!! So good.

Came for dinner for 3 at 6pm on a Friday and it wasn't yet busy, though it got busier after we…read morearrived. All in all a great meal, and I look forward to eating my way around the menu. The biggest hit for me was the suppli appetizer. These are absolutely delicious and vegetarian friendly! Similar to arancini but somehow even more delicious. These are a must-order. I had the pasta alla vongole and a bite of my husband's chicken parmigiana. Our friend had mushroom ravioli that she loved, but I didn't try as I don't care for mushrooms. I've been on a clams and garlic kick lately for some reason and the vongole comes with these and bonus bacon. I would have preferred the bacon a tad crispier, but that is personal preference. I'd give this dish 4* - I would get it again but after trying some others. From the one bite the chicken parmigiana was a 5*. Their marinara is very good and the linguine in both our dishes tastes freshly made. We all split the chocolate temptation dessert and I ate more of it than I expected to, it is chocolate mousse adjacent cake with ganache frosting, very light, perfectly sweet. Often I find chocolate desserts too much after a big meal but this one wasn't heavy at all. 5* My friend ordered sangria which she thought was more like a wine cooler; too sweet for her French oenophile sensibilities and a bit lighter than a sangria usually is, but I am a pleb who loves sweet drinks and I would order it. If you are a sangria purist you might not care for it. Hubs enjoyed his old fashioned but said it needed a dash more bitters to be perfect. I was driving so enjoyed a non-dirty Shirley. Prices to me are reasonable for quality and portion size; our tab ended up high because of the appetizer, drinks and dessert but if you just had pizza or pasta with soda it would be pretty affordable. I will be back to get more suppli and try other dishes!

First time visiting a Halal butcher. One of the cleanest establishments I've ever seen. Ordering…read morewas quick and easy and the gentleman behind the counter gave me almost a pound of beef liver on the house. Cooked it per his instructions and it was divine. Amazing meats and grateful that this place is part of our community.

I've been a loyal customer of *Rockville Gourmet Halal Meat* for nearly 20 years. The *variety and…read morequality of the meat* are consistently top-notch -- always *fresh, clean, and beautifully displayed*. The *butchers are exceptionally professional*, friendly, and respectful, always greeting customers with a smile and excellent service. The prices are also quite reasonable compared to other places. The owner, *Mr. Reza*, comes from a long line of butchers, having inherited the craft from his father and great-grandfather. His deep knowledge and passion for quality halal meat are reflected in every detail of the shop.

I love TJ! This location is nice!! I thought I would have…read moreissues with parking but no. I parked in lot A and parking is free for 2 hours . It's very huge inside. Though it wasn't crowded during the week. They carry all my muat havea. Employees are nice and helpful. Checking out was a breeze. I'll definitely come back!

Its a convenient location with their own dedicated parking garage parking that I believe is good…read morefor 90 minutes without paying. The location is smaller than other trader joe locations, but if they carry what you need, then it's a quick in and quick out type of shop. The distance between the registers and the aisles are shorter than the other location in Gaithersburg/Rockville, but not that big of a deal. It just seems more daunting if there is a long line. I love the convenient placement of this location - especially if you are a Trade Joes fan. They have less on each item out on display, but I can tell they are trying to put as much variety on the shelves as possible. I think this is an easier place to visit than the other one closer to Bethesda with tight parking and the one closer to Kentlands (notoriously horrendous parking lot).

My favorite grocery store, healthy and quality ingredients. Friendly staff and I also love the…read morecafe, where I often grab a juice toward the end of my shop (my favorite is Bright Idea).

Im beginning to be a fan of MOMS over TJs and WF. One thing for sure is that I never have to circle…read morethe lot for a parking space! Plenty here! Some may feel that shopping organic can be expensive, but really is not. The produce and fruit is expensive but it's organic and worth it. However their mushrooms are expensive and you can get a better deal at your local Asian grocery store. The bulk area you can bring in your own container, let them pre weigh it first. Buying your spices is cheaper than deal with major brands. You can buy herbs etc in bulk. I bought my marshmallow root, elderberry and lemon balm here (which all have health benefits) Friendly customer service people. Cs dept always have free coffee, and coupons. Just ask! Their water station carries RO water and alkaline water. Bring your containers. They go for .39cents per gallon for RO. .99 cents for alkaline water. They don't have a good selection for meats .. Check out is usually fast. After all that shopping go nextdoor for some good KBBQ/Kpot !

This place is still the best butcher around, and for a reason. It has by far the best quality meats…read morein all of the DC area, and I've been to all the Whole Foods and other butchers around. The ribeyes, filets, and much more... One thing I love about this place is the uniqueness of the guts. You can get hanger steak, Wagyu, Denver, steak, fresh from the farm lamb tenderloin, fresh from the ranch pork chops that taste completely different... I really appreciate the customer service here as well , the guys are always very friendly and in a good mood . The other important thing here is that you can get very fresh fish, from Icelandic Arctic char to the best tasting Samaan around.

To local friends, an entire Virginia community entire McLean community. I was there again last…read moreSaturday a service was excellent quality was really very good I mean the place was so busy there was a line of 20 people outside and everything inside worked like a Swiss clock I mean The butchers the people at the counter through all professional looks like they are former farmer so butchers in Midwest or they came from a farm from West Virginia and Virginia everybody was so knowledgeable and pleasant great service you know I was a friend with the late owner of the prime rib steakhouse on k Street famous all over the world on 20th and k Street DC and it's too bad he's not alive anymore but McLean community know the prime rib cycle he would love to see the place just used to bring home Chicago the big prime ribs by large volume also I was friends with the founder of the Hamilton's restaurant was a German guy who retired Morton's restaurant who retired in Florida then he also passed away there was also another great guy American big success story who became billionaire Blacki you're the famous restaurants hotels Marriott's all over Northern Virginia at one time he was the owner of the Mayflower hotel what's up with his known that he was bringing the best quality beef from the top quality butcher shops from Chicago and then chop them down for his many famous steak houses and hotels in Northern Virginia and Maryland in Washington DC anyway I wanted you to stop race we are very happy as McLean community then we have the organic butcher of McLean in our place I think it's a 4th anniversary now

(5) ~ Excellent Food & Service! The Tej (Honey Wine) by the glass was still slightly oxidized, so I…read morerecommend getting a full unopened bottle to make sure it's fresh;)

While the menus at Ethiopian restaurants tend to be somewhat similar, Sheba stood out to me in some…read moregood ways. One way that I always like is seeing something on the menu I rarely see at other Ethiopian restaurants. That was their Chicken and Spinach option. The other was, for lack of a better term, a "lightness" to some of the entrees. This was particularly true of the meat dishes. While always tasty,they sometimes have a heavier, or oilier taste to them. The dishes here, in particular the chicken dishes, tasted lighter and fresher. The atmosphere here is a bit quieter, we had great service, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.