Finally swept by this space with the intention to visit thier farmers market, but I came on the…read morewrong Sunday. Needless to say, the shop was open, so I wandered. There are some amazing products in there. Yes, great spices, but I especially love their real ingredients in their baking mixes! I'll be back at some point. I also loved their chic, sleek black silverware set.

I'm going to try to keep this relatively short because I want to make my main points and let it be…read moredone. I had been following The Spice Suite for years. I admired the owner's story and absolutely loved the concept. It's a cooks dream to have a destination dedicated to fun and unique spices from all over the world. Unfortunately, after my visit to The Spice Suite today my feelings changed completely about this business. As we were headed over, I was telling my boyfriend to make sure I don't spend too much because I knew going into a world of spices would most likely lead to a big dent in my pocket. I was ready to spend!!! After my first 10 mins in the shop, i told myself I wasn't going to spend a single penny in here. Here's why....first, the two women working there could have just not been there. It seemed like we were imposing on them by being there and asking questions. In a place like this where product is so unique the staff should be enthusiastic, inviting and able to answer questions about the product. Nope, not these two. Secondly, when asked what some of the spices were made of (basic info like salt or no salt) they had no clue. They were guessing where things were from and eventually called someone to find out what the spices were. Third point ties into my second point...they have random bags of spices with no labels on them. I'm pretty sure that's not legal, but I won't go there. The response when asked about ingredients, was that "they're from different countries and sometimes aren't always sure of the contents. Customers should be adventurous" Are you kidding me??? That's when I lost it. Adventurous? There is this thing called food allergies that kill people. The final straw was the lack of pricing on product. I wish that was the only issue because I could deal with that. All the other issues were unacceptable and if I were the owner of this business I would not want to be associated with having this horrible level of service. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere where I'm valued. What a horrible experience. Hope this was a one off, but I won't ever return to find out. Suggestions to the owner...make an investment in labels people want to know where things are from and more importantly what's in them. This could help tremendously since the staff is incapable of proving that very important information. Lastly, find staff that actually lifts your business vs. staff that gives black businesses a bad reputation. On a brighter note, the space is beautifully decorated.

Beautiful shop with everything you could want for your spiritual or health practices. Run by very…read morenice ladies. Will definitely return.

Very Friendly and I got a statue of Santa Muerte! I loved everything about the experience!read more

The website is somewhat convoluted when looking for tea. When you click on the shop tea blends…read morebutton on the main page it gives you a 404 not found error. There are also no tea options on the drop-down menus. I finally found their tea offerings by clicking on the search icon and typing in "tea" but at that point i had no more interest in purchasing from them.

Calm vibe, cool people, interesting, tasty teas aplenty, lots of spices, advice on what to get and…read morehow to use the goods -- plus some tasty treats, pretty tea accessories, and cookbooks! Oh, and the décor is very nice! I personally really like the Earl Grey Spring & Mulberry date-sweetened chocolate. Of course, the packaging is so pretty it's hard to separate that from the taste and texture, too .... The honeys here are like none other I've had before! The absolute cutest little honey bears I've ever seen! There's one raw honey in a glass jar that's the only chewy honey I've ever tasted -- what a treat to eat a spoonful of that plain, direct from the jar, mmm! (I didn't just eat it for the taste or texture, though -- I started to eat it because I'd read about the great health benefits of honey!) I really really enjoy the smokiness of the Russian Caravan. Plus, it's fun to research, read and find out about such things as how this rather unique tea flavour came about -- that it was the result of actual campfire smoke flavouring the tea in the first place while travelling across Russia way-back-when that is now encapsulated in this oh-so-tasty tea! Tea is a really great gateway to learning about various cultures and world history! Maybe it's his-tea-ry! Persian Rose Garden tea is splendid -- mellow and rich, smooth, calming (I'm not saying it's medicinally calming, but rather that it's evocative of a certain atmosphere that may make you feel a certain way if you tune into it.) Turmeric ginger is very nice, too .... Overall, aesthetically beautiful, palate-pleasing place! Highly recommended!

Penzeys is the BEST. The spices and seasonings are top quality, and the special deals they feature…read moreregularly in their free newsletter make them super affordable. The staff at the Falls Church store is friendly and helpful. And I love their politics and merch!

A large and well thought out shop featuring high quality Penzeys spices. The staff are happy to…read moredirect you to whatever you are looking for and have a wide knowledge of products if you have any questions. There is a parking garage behind the shop with plenty of free parking (for customers only).

I simply love this medicine cabinet. Yes medicine cabinet, not a store. From AYO, the educated…read moreherbalist, to Greg the assistant, this store holds no boundaries. The knowledge of herbs for whatever illness or disease you have there is something here for everyone. I came prepared with knowing what I needed for my ailments but if you don't and you simply know what's wrong Ayo can assist you on your journey to healing. I purchased St. John's Wort, Beet Powder (high blood pressure), Black Cohosh, Sage, Lavendar oil (the good stuff) and so much more... I first came upon Blue Nile years ago and the owner saved my life. Here some 20 years later I brought my daughter today. Introducing her to holistic healing is a joy. If you are searching for truth in medicine for yourself or loved ones... Blue Nile is a gem. Stop and go now

the first location in dc since my childhood that sold all types of natural health remedies…read more Seamoss the items us health conscious folks needs and wants

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.

What an amazing place. I am so happy I found this. It is quaint and comfortable and has everything…read moreyou need to heal and soothe and elevate your spirit. They have teas, individual herbs, herbal mixes, classes, coaches and the most amazing and adorable open garden.

The products and team members are AWWESOME!! Very…read more knowledgeable .... Very knowledgeable and patient and knowledgeable

I love visiting Spicez because I know I will walk away with yummy meals!…read more I met Rani for the first time when she used to have dinner events at the Washington Printmakers Gallery and talk about the various spices used in making meals. The meal I had (I, sadly, do not remember the name was very delicious). Rani also cooks affordable meals for Too Good To Go that are available for sale almost every Monday night and are ready for pickup the following day on Tuesday. When you pick up, she also lets you choose a spice from her collection for free! Very generous, seriously! I have gotten two meals through Too Good To Go twice now and they were always extremely filling and sumptuous meals. Both meals were vegetarian, and I think that's what she mostly cooks. When I heard she was offering Chai with breakfast, I was ecstatic to try authentic chai! I was not disappointed because it was everything I expected it to be and more! I am excited to join her brunch where she has promised unlimited chai! Update: brunch with Rani was amazing as well. She served the fritters below, eggplant curry, the potato/chickpea dish below, parathas, another entree I do not remember, and dessert. The meal was sumptuous and yummy as usual! She also served two types of chai: plain and masala chai. The plain chai is so delicious! I highly recommend attending all of the special events she hosts!

I came here for brunch (Rani puts on special events such as Chai with Rani / Brunch with Rani /…read moreetc) with a friend and the food was amazing. The store is cozy (I love the decorations and plants) and it feels like you're eating an auntie's house with endless food. Brunch had about 7-8 people so it was intimate and great way to meet other people in the DC area as well. We started off with pakora and then had a medley of other dishes. I left the place feeling SO full and ready for a food coma. She had 3 different desserts (2 types of cookies that incorporated ghee) prepared for us, but we were all so full so she gave us the final dessert to-go. The shop owner / chef is delightful and so personable. This has a small family business vibe. She also had a bunch of spices that I will have to check out next time I'm in the area. Would highly recommend !

The owner, Tina Perrone is one of most knowledgeable people I've ever known about herbs; medicinal…read moreand for other uses as well. She has an ointment for arthritis or other aches and pains; Golden Ormusol. I highly recommend it! I have chronic joint pain so I know what works and what doesn't. She is also a healer and very intuitive. She really cares about relieving the suffering of other people.

Super knowledgeable service, willing to mix up what I needed if it wasn't on the shelves. I always…read moremake sure to pop in when I'm in town.

What a pleasant experience! I was going to jazz in the garden and had stopped at a happy hour…read morebeforehand. My original plan was to get some food from near there, but what I had intended to get was totally sold out for some reason. I don't know what's going on with that place, but that's something I will revisit later. This place came up in my Yelp search and I thought the idea of sushi would be a light and refreshing meal. When I walked in I was surprised by how big it was, despite being more of a grab and go type situation. But it was cool to see that they also had bowls and plenty of desserts! The sushi trays were varying prices, mainly depending on the kind of sushi it was. I got the Tuna Lovers sushi for $11, a BBQ chicken bao for $6, and I couldn't help but grab cheesecake! It was two slices (one black sesame, one green tea) for $5. This was surprisingly high quality. It's set up almost like those markets you see in rest stops or at airports, but everything was really good! They also have dumplings and a few other items that are cooked to order, so there is more to them that meets the eye. You can either get a speedy snack or dine in. The staff are also very sweet and offered to heat my bao as soon as he realized I was going to buy it. I didn't even have to pay first. I will most definitely be back!

We lucked into finding this place looking for something quick and easy…read more Cashier was very friendly and helped answer all of our questions on the extensive menu. Pleasantly surprised at the quality of the sushi and the variety of food they offer. Sushi rolls, dumplings, rice bowls, etc. are already made for grab and go. They can also make them fresh to order. We grabbed the spicy combo platter that came with the eel and salmon. We got hungry so got the shrimp tempura roll as well. The drink selection is diverse and they're reasonable prices around $3. Busy and in a hurry, this fast casual place offers high quality and great tasting good. Very convenient to order ahead or pop in and pick something up for lunch.