This is a very special place. It is hard to wrap my head around what I like most. Certainly I go…read morefor the exceptional beef, but the customer service is amazing and I always learn something new every time I am there. I have heard from many people that their tours and tastings are unbelievable. I cheat a little because I already have a freezer full of their beef and plenty of wine at home, but I think my wife will finally book us for a tour and tasting in the spring. I have never seen a more idyllic setting for a farm, it looks nothing like any of the farms I grew up working on. And for me, I think that is the best part about Ovoka - it is a farm that is unique but no different than many others in that their farm never sleeps, their farmers never truly get a vacation, they earn every penny they get, and unfortunately do not get all the pennies they deserve for the value they provide. Not just value in the sense of the quality of their amazing beef products, but the value they provide for preserving a farming tradition that was once all we had and has unfortunately dwindled, but remains the backbone of our country. This is where your food comes from, not Wegmans or Whole Foods. Before you visit, call to make sure the food truck is open for lunch so that you can take it inside and buy a bottle of wine to wash it down with.

I celebrated my birthday here with a group of 8 and we all had a great time. I booked a private…read morefarm tour and dinner through Mel, who was great throughout the entire process. It's awesome to see a woman owned wagyu farm that's only an hour away from home. Touring the farm was pretty cool, even though it was freezing outside. They explained how the farm operates and the different types of cows/cuts. The private dinner was delicious. Our group opted for the premium 3 course menu. The appetizer and entrée were both amazing. The dessert received mixed opinions. After dinner, we stopped by the store and purchased a ton of steaks and hot dogs. Looking forward to going back when its warmer out. Thanks Mel and the Ovoka Farm crew for an amazing experience.

The Whole Ox is a one-stop-shop for food and wine. Yes it's a butcher shop, but more importantly to…read moreme, it has its own in-house restaurant with some fantastic food. They serve beer on top as well. If that's not enough, you can pick up baguettes, cheese, and an assortment of wine (including local favorites such as Linden and Glen Manor). I'm not talking low-end stuff; more like well selected champagne and high-end dairy products. They do have tables for sit-down service, but it's a small building so it can get crowded. Try ordering in advance instead; you won't be disappointed.

While I haven't shopped the butcher, the hot food was delicious…read more We had some visitors and decided to give this a try. Luckily it was a quiet day since there's not a lot of seating. My wife and I both went with The Big Ox and split an order of fries. It's a quality burger and quite filling. Though the menu isn't that large, I'm trying to figure out how to decide on ordering something other than a burger!

My friend brought a mountain of smoked brisket from this place yesterday and brought it to Jiffy…read moreLube Live for a tailgate. OMG!!! The brisket was phenomenal! Tender, moist, smoky, and the fat literally melted in my mouth.

Stopped in to get a sammich to go - ordered their version of an Italian sub - with most of the…read morefixings - a 6 inch sub with extra mayo, and with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and black pepper. And a bag of Jalapeño chips. While I was waiting, I explored the small space. Two Fat Butchers offers a wide selection of freshly ground meats, sausages, steaks, burgers, jerky, and more! I'd love to bring a cooler and stock up! I took the sammich to go - the thing felt really heavy and dense. I wasn't sure I'd be able to eat the whole thing in one sitting! I drove into Shenandoah National Park and sat at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center and wolfed down the sammich. It was very tasty and filling - and I did eat the whole thing! Check out Two Fat Butchers! #TwoFatButchers

I recently first stumbled across the existence of Hayfield Farm at the local Haymarket Farmers'…read moreMarket in Haymarket, VA... I picked up a business card while at the Farmers' Market and chatted with them - and found out they have a store front in downtown Marshall, VA. So I stopped in to check them out this week... They are housed in a cute, quaint little stone building on the main drag in Marshall, VA. When I commented on the ambiance of the stonework of the building - she shared that it was her understanding that historically - back in days of ancient yore - that the building served as the local jail! Hayfield Farm offers a wide variety of meats: Steaks, Beef, Pork products, Lamb, Bacon, Sausage, as well as eggs. I was looking for local ground Chorizo, but all they had on hand in the Chorizo department was Chorizo sausage links. So, I picked up a package of their regular ground sausage to try out. A note - all of the meats they currently offer are frozen. Paid with Apple Pay. Service was good! Check them out! #HayfieldFarm

Excellent food. The steaks melt in your mouth and the eggs are delicious. I have had nothing but…read morepositive experiences here.

Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.

Best butcher in Maryland. I have never had a steak that wasn't like butter. The meats are top…read morenotch, tender and delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful. I can't go back to supermarket stuff ever again. Chop Shop has totally spoiled me! Love the staff. Love the selection of products. You can't go wrong here.

Just lost a long-time customer, but I'm sure they don't care. They added on a roughly 4% fee for…read moreusing a credit card. When I questioned it, I was told "it's the new credit card system." No, it's not. The business owner has the option to set their credit card machine that way. Their prices are already very high for a small place with not much selection, and now they're nickel and diming their customers? You can get better food at Wegman's.

Nokesville Meats is a brand spanking new business in the sprawling Nokesville Metroplex. As of this…read morewriting - they've been open just one week. I did a double take when I was driving down Fitzwater Drive - wondering if they've been there for a while - as I don't recall ever seeing them before - so I asked how long they've been open. Lots of local meat options. I selected a package of their bacon and ground Chorizo. They have lots of other meat selections - steaks, all kinds of brats and sausages, pork products, and even some non-meat food offerings. Staff was very nice. Paid with Apple Pay. Service was prompt! Check them out! #NokesvilleMeats

Excellent tomahawk steak and goat cheese…read more Since I have a quota to meet to post, going to just repeat: Excellent tomahawk steak and goat cheese

We were on our way home from Harper's ferry and were craving burgers so a quick yelp search brought…read moreus here. I didn't expect it to be a little store. I thought it was a restaurant. Either way though, it was still amazing. There was one lady working the counter and she was very nice. Husband and I both ordered the burger and she brought it out to our table outside. It came with a large portion of delicious fries too. The cheeseburger tasted so buttery and delicious. I would definitely come back here again if I'm ever in this area.

Everything in here is amazing! Today I got the stone crab…read moreclaws, and crescent rolls for Thanksgiving appetizer. Great presentation with the crab. For a dessert got an apple crumble pie, incredibly good. You really can't go wrong with anything in the store, fresh and flavorful. Everyone there is very helpful and friendly.

I don't buy a lot of meat but when I do I buy it from Jesse. Best local meat around a really nice…read morefamily farm run by nice people.

Stopped in one day to see what food items Whiffletree Farm had to offer. Walked out with a couple…read moreof T-bone steaks, some bacon, and some ground Chorizo. The ground Chorizo was really good! Will have to pick up some more in the near future. #WhiffletreeFarm

Just picked up a glass bottle coke, some hot sauce, and this amazing beef jerky! A definitively…read moresmall town, quaint shop, bursting with variety and true knowledge of "Home Grown."

This is a fantastic one-stop-shop for fresh (locally grown) produce, milk, bread, pastas, eggs…read more. etc. It's conveniently located on Rt 340 and how better to spend a few bucks than supporting a small, local business. The owners are super friendly and very knowledgeable. Definitely pick up some Chocolate Milk, Tortilla Chips, Steaks and Chicken. For a small shop, it has so much to offer!