Wonderful store - they have everything! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always smiling,…read moresometimes even offering treats. You can always find what you need here, and everything is fresh, clean, and pleasant. Highly recommend - I keep coming back!

A fine selection of Eastern European foods is to be found here. Frozen and refrigerated, fresh at…read morethe deli, and canned in the shelves - you name it. We found the lamb khinkali we were searching for (Georgian-style dumplings), and many other types of pelmeni too. There is a wide selection of smoked herrings and salmon. The home-smoked salmon pieces we took home were delicious! Smoky and salty and oily as they should be. Lots of varieties of smetana too, though I resisted this time due to its high fat content (higher even than standard American sour cream, AI informed me). A great resource for those craving foods from the region, and larger than Matreshka's down the road.

Excellent organic Salmon Very fresh and delicious…read more The employees there are very nice. Alison was amazing as she is great at filleting fish. Everything you buy there is fresh.

For starters my service here was great. My server was Ellie and she consistently checked in on my…read morefamily and I making sure all of our food came out ok and beverages were full. I went with the crab Norfolk and it was perfect. I loved having not to do any of the picking and just having all the meat. The ambiance of this market is great, people consistently walking in as this has been their go to place forever. A lot of to go orders and a lot of people sitting up on the counter enjoying their food

Rodman's is well placed, near Advanced Auto Parts and Petsmart but probably a little too close to…read moreAldi. (More on that later.) What I mean to say is you can get a lot done within a short distance: kibble for your cat or dog, oil for your car, and a little something for yourself. I'd say 40% of the store is devoted to beer and wine. Seems like the wine enthusiasts love Rodman's, and they do wine tastings there on occasion. Wine isn't my thing though I'll pick one up if the bottle is pretty. The beer is...beer. Most of it not my style, usually the craft here and elsewhere has too much of an aftertaste. But I digress! What I come here for are the imported foods. Yes, some can be found elsewhere including Giant and Safeway but others are definitely foreign. Stuff from Europe, perhaps a little from Down Under (which bits I forget). There's a nice sampling of chocolate and non-alcoholic drinks, including 'Just ice Tea'. Just mentioning it because there's two or three places I can find it and herbal tea etc. can be a nice alternative to energy drinks. (Those pointing out that I could make my own tea are correct, and that it's cheaper, but beyond the basic put-teabags-in-bottle-and-let-it sit I just don't have the time.) Now on to cheeses: they have a good selection. I feel the price is right, but at the same time if you go to Aldi's (to the right, at the end of the sidewalk) you can find some comparable cheese for $2-$3 less. Don't know if it's worth the walk and waiting in line, though, when you have something here. There are sales here, of course, and if you go by sale alone you may make out like a bandit. Just don't go when you're on a diet or fasting. Too many temptations.

Great selection of wines at a good price. Helpful staff and on the weekends, they have wine…read moretastings so you can try and hopefully go home with some new wines. The selection of unusual European and foreign foods is amazing! A fun place! 5 stars!

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 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!

This is always a favorite for me! Tiny yet might Japanese grocery store that has food, drinks, and…read moreessentials readily available. I purchased food, drinks and essentials. I stock up on my favorite spicy rice crackers here all the time. Grab some ichi ban noodles. The black tea for the road. I often get toothpaste as well. I have a rice cooker that I got years ago that's still cooking fresh rice for homemade meals filling my belly. Check out this grocery store. You'll find something for everyone.

This is a cute little Japanese grocery store. I stopped in for onigiri. I had the tuna and mayo and…read morespam. They were both like $4.20. That's a little high, considering they weren't super stuffed with filling, but it seems like that price is pretty standard for the area. The tuna and mayo was kewpie which I appreciated, so it didn't taste like a tuna sandwich in rice. Lol. I only interacted with one employee here and that was the cashier. She was very nice and smiley.

I had a Wonderful experience during my visit to Ernie's crab house. Next time I'm around I would…read moredefinitely repeat

The best crabs in the DMV. I drive an hour & 15 to get to them. It's worth it. Big, fat & juicy…read more Awesome customer service. They are such kind people there. If ordering on site it's totally worth the wait. Fat, hot crabs are delicious- only go to Ernie's!!! Trust me- I'm from here.

Balducci's catered my family's Passover. It was tremendous. The brisket was outstanding. The…read morechicken and salmon could not have been better. I cannot say enough good things about Balducci's. So as to provide a service to the Yelp community, it is my practice to include the negative as well as the positive. In the case of Balducci's I have nothing negative to say. They are fantastic.

Dropped by to get a Fruit Tart and to see what else the store had. A good selection of bakery…read moreitems, deli foods, hot foods, Sushi, Snacks, etc. There is a section with flowers, fruits and vegetables as well. It's pretty much a high-end grocery store. Employees are friendly and provide very good customer service.

Expensive, I went in for a sandwich, I wish I could remember which one it was, I remember is…read more$21... and worth every penny. The meats and cheeses were all fantastic and the bread, I'll just say the whole thing was sublime. Of course I picked up a few other items, some pasta, amazing biscotti and a bag of Italian potato chips, paprika flavor. Thin, greaseless, rich potato flavor. Nothing I've had from all of the different American brands I have tried, and I am sure I have tried almost all of them, come close. Next visit, I will spend a lot more time perusing the exotic offerings of the properly monikered Cornucopia.

A charming little Italian grocery and deli that's definitely worth a stop. The sandwiches are some…read moreof the best I've had in a while, and the cannoli were absolutely delicious. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. They also carry a great selection of unique items imported from Italy--things you won't typically find at a regular grocery store. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more sandwiches, grab a coffee drink, and of course, more cannoli!

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.

Have been to Aria several times since my first review and most recently went to try the Boloni…read morebread. It's a thin naan stuffed with spicy potatoes and coriander. Customers need to call to special order it and they are $4.99 each, I loved it air-fried!

I usually go to Germantown Halal meat market to buy beef shank, which has good reviews in Yelp. But…read morelast time I went there, the service is so bad. That's why I decide to try Aria, even thought they only has 3 people reviews. Indeed their store is clean, service is good, and the price of meats is good, just like the reviews said. Strongly suggest to try it, and you won't regret!