Spirits and Spice exemplify the bar for customer service & drinks…read more I came here during the holiday season to find a niche gift for my godparents & bought the dark chocolate coconut liqueur to go with espresso martinis. Recently, one of my friends bought me a gift card here to splurge because they remembered how much I was raving about my last visit. When walking inside, I was instantly greeted & offered help. The ambiance is warm & welcoming. You are able to try out the liquors, liqueurs, & vinaigrettes in store. I also do like that on the website they give you examples of how to pair them with food & drinks if you aren't able to visit a physical store. They offer miscellaneous items like napkins, ice tube trays, gift bags, house decor, cocktail garnishes, and many more. What impressed & surprised me were the soaps! Jeff (the general manager) helped me pick out some gift sets so I could try out some of the oils, balsamic vinegars, & margaritas while I also picked up the french vanilla cream liqueur. He also was very informative about everything I was sampling & thoroughly explained what I could pair them with. This was an extraordinary experience.

I have walked by this spot a bunch of times and just never stopped in, but Im so glad I decided to…read morebecause I had a great experience. Sandy was the staff member who assisted me, and she was super informative and helpful. She explained that everything (except the wine) was small batch and made specifically for Spirits and Spice. I was most interested in the alcohol, and they have soo many different unique flavors/types. You can try them, too, which was very helpful in making decisions. Their wall of liqueur was impressive. I tried several and eventually settled on a Butter Praline (a milky liqueur) and an agave based one called Sundrop (flavors of citrus and green apple) that was very refreshing. I am very excited to have the Praline one in my coffee, and the Sundrop will be delicious on its own or with a seltzer. I look forward to coming back! While the spirits were delicious, the customer service is really what stood out. I highly recommend!

Ran across this place while looking for the UPS store. I was in the mood for some sort of pastry…read moreso, I popped in. This is a very small bakery but, there were many ppl in line so I figured it would be pretty good. I went in for something sweet as it was about 8 in the morning but, there were scones, fresh out of the oven that I had to try. I got the cheddar and chive scones. OmG. So warm and good. Crisp edges and soft and fluffy everywhere else. I ate it in minutes. This would go amazing with a side of pasta. My goodness. 10 out of 10. When I am back in the area, I'll try a warm Blueberry scone.

We were finally able to make it to Nino's after having it on our list for a long time. We went on a…read moreweekday somewhat after the morning rush, and even then it was still busy! We were lucky enough to snag some goodies and got a bit of everything, we just weren't patient enough to wait to photograph everything. We did the Za'atar Gruyère Croissant, chocolate croissant, the cheese biscuit item they had (don't remember exact name) and the sfogliatelle. I'm in search of the best croissant in DC, so I regret not getting the regular croissant on this visit, but the chocolate croissant gave me an idea of what to expect. Buttery, flaky, crispy, with just the perfect amount of sweetness. The typical chocolate croissant was my personal favorite. When we asked what the most popular items were, we were surprised it wasn't the more classic bakery items, but we enjoyed what we tried. We want to go back soon to try some other items as well. My friend got a coffee and also enjoyed that! This is the perfect place to stop by for a treat if you make it in time!

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!

Speedy Snack Sushi was the perfect stop for a quick bite after visiting the museum. My wife and I…read moreshared the eel roll, while our vegetarian friend enjoyed a California roll. Everyone was delighted with their selection. The sushi tasted wonderfully fresh, and the rice was tender--not hard or dried out, as premade sushi can sometimes be. The manager or owner was exceptionally kind and friendly and clearly wanted us to have a great experience. Before we ordered, she even offered us a complimentary taste of a shrimp roll. There was an impressive selection at various price points, along with bao buns and steamed or fried dumplings prepared to order. They also carried Japanese beverages and intriguing desserts, including matcha cheesecake. Fresh food, generous hospitality, and plenty of interesting choices made Speedy Snack Sushi a delightful find.

A fantastic shop for bean to bar craft chocolate from makers around the world! This is THE place to…read morego if you want the best chocolate made without UPFs and industrial processing used to make most grocery store chocolate bars. I will come back again soon to try the bonbons from Eclat and other nearby makers as well as the drinking chocolate.

Hi. I attended a wine and chocolate tasting event hosted by the International Club in DC…read more Chocolate house is such a cute place. The staff were very friendly. The back area was where the event was hosted and it's cozy. The parking in the area is limited.

AWESOME local market with a small amount of offerings- but a very good selection…read more Honestly the main reason for stopping in during our Sunday stroll, was the hot dogs in the window & the sign out front- And I must say... I WISH I WENT BACK FOR ANOTHER! Wooooooooow!!! Best dogs in DC! I will be adding this hot dog to my weekly line up...!!!! Happy to have this neighborhood spot, you'll always have my business. Toasted brioche bun, hot dog cooked perfectly- all the fixin's! (My mouth is watering just writing this!) The customer service was wonderful, very friendly & neighborhood feels! Also got a few other snacks, all were fantastic & locally hand picked for this store. -The PRETZEL TOFFEE RIPPLE, by MT Desert Island--local ice cream...was bomb! Will be back again this week for more 'dogs' + snacks!! So happy to have stumbled on this place today!!!!

It's still five stars here, and they also opened the nearby Sara's Market. Love them both. But now…read morethe "food desert" aspects of Georgetown have improved since my previous review. We got our Whole Foods back (although it is mechanized, so the ambience sucks), and Trader Joe's opened, as did Wegman's and Streets. So there is competition, definitely, but this little corner shop still has my heart.

Cucina Al Volo is very solid, one of the most consistent and reliable places in Union Market. I…read moreused to have issues with it because I felt the portions were not big enough for the price, but it seems that they have evened out a bit and this last visit, the portions seemed pretty hearty. The great thing about this location is that you can pick any pasta type you want and any sauce, then they have other add on toppings as well! It's quality pasta and made to order and usually takes just a few minutes!! For the Market, it's a nice eat in or takeout option!

Was looking for a healthier option at Union Market and I found it! I ordered the Caesar buratta…read moresalad with roasted chicken and it hit the spot! The portion size was large and I was able to save half of it for breakfast the next day. The staff is a small but mighty team but they move fast and efficiently. Union Market is always crowded, but the two kiosks that they use for ordering makes everything move faster. The food is flavorful and I look forward to returning soon!

I stopped by on my way home from work trying to find a nice ribeye to cook for my partners…read morebirthday. The people here were super helpful and provided one of the best bone in ribeyes I have ever had. It came out perfectly and I'm trying not to cook up the other ribeye right now. This is a great butcher right here in the city and I'll be back!

So I saw that SOKO was trending for best Philly cheesesteak in DC. So when I saw that they had…read moreHarvey's in Union Market, I figured I had to check out to continue my search for best Philly Cheesesteak outside of Philly (Angelo's, Uncle Gus, and John's being my top 3 in Philly). Let me start with the cheesesteak. I am a firm believer that an amazing cheesesteak has to nail the 3 components: 1) quality meat, 2) gooiness of the cheese, 3) freshness of the roll. Harvey's nailed the meat. The gooiness of the cheese was inconsistent but I do like their take on their own wiz. The roll was eh. Also, the onions were just thrown into the meat instead of being car elided on the flat grill. I think what really took my by surprised was the staff. The cook seemed to be on break eating while I waited for my order. Now it was a little dead in Union Market. I showed up around 5ish on a Friday night. But I was a little caught off guard when watching the staff during the making of my sandwich. Just expected a higher standard. If I lived in the area, I love the availability of getting fresh quality cuts of meat as they have available for your viewing pleasure. Their menu of sandwiches available here still look great. But now that I've tried their cheesesteak, I don't feel the need to stop for it again.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this centurion deli. I love their entire menu. My go to is double beef…read morepressed sandwich. I also tried the pastrami. It's good. Nothing like Katz though. I returned nearly after a year and happy to see improvements in packaging. Love foil wrapping because it does not leak and holds the sandwiches better. It's extra work back so I hope they are being compensated for it cuz the sandwiches cost the same. Don't change that.

UPDATE: This platform will not allow me to post the photos to my review but they are posted to the…read morepage for now. Very interesting This was my first time coming to this shop. I heard good things about their sandwiches. My go to is normally Mangialardo's on Pennsylvania Ave in SE DC or Carl's Subbs on Rhode Island Ave in NE DC. I think I will stick to both of them next time. The staff was very friendly and helpful to me as a first timer but the sandwich was totally disapointing! NOT worth it, at all. I ordered a 9 inch capicola, ham, and cheese sub on the hard roll. The roll was very good and fresh but I couldn't taste the cheese or meat in the sandwich because there wasn't enough of it. I tasted the bread, the toppings of lettuce, tomato and onions. I decided to deconstruct the sandwich and found exactly 4 very thinly sliced pieces of meat and 2 very thinly sliced pieces of cheese as pictured clearly in the photographs. I also noticed that the they have different prices for the same type of meats. For example, they have a $29.99 per pound Capicola and one for $9.99 a pound. I asked which went on the sandwich and of course it was the cheaper one. That wasn't surprising and getting my sandwich back to the office. I decided not to eat the rest of the meatless sandwich and just take the loss. I wouldn't come back nor would I recommend a friend to try it

My new favorite neighborhood mart. The produce section here is on point - quality, variety, and…read morepriced very right. We got three ripe mangoes for $2, 1 lb of serranos for $2, and three giant green peppers for $2. The spice section was also particularly well stocked, with options that you can't find at any of the nearby stores. The store itself is immaculately clean and tidy, and appears to be family owned. Will definitely be back when I need corn tortillas, a mangonada fix, jalapeños, or a cold Jarritos.

LOVE THIS NEW MARKET!!!! It's all bodega like with conchas and carne asada and I LOVE TO SEE IT…read more They went out of their way to get non dairy milk when I requested it and WOW!! Just so sweet. Great owners and great staff. They don't take EBT yet, but I still think it's worth it y'all. ITS A YES FROM ME!

Just stopped by for a drink so I can't review the food, but everyone had the cacio e Pepe fries…read more Very cool spot, basically a big horseshoe bar with some tables around the sides. Best for groups of 2 or takeout food. Cocktail list was affordable (for DC prices) and had a lot of funky options. I got a gin pickle soda - loved it. Thought it could've been even pickle-y-er! I thought the Orange Julius and espresso martini sounded great too. Seemed they had some batch cocktails ready to go so my drink was made quickly. Is definitely come back if I was in the area!!

I'm actually stunned at the high rating. I stopped here for lunch as it was highly recommended. I…read moresat down and was promptly greeted with water. I ordered the Chicky Pep No 2 sandwich and the cacio y pepe fries. The sandwich was honestly terrible. It was dark meat chicken, burned and so difficult to eat, I cut what wasn't burnt with a fork to eat it. Really no flavor. There is an anchovy sauce that overpowers the whole sandwich. The fries were "well done" and covered with canned Parmesan cheese. No pepper and no real flavor. I paid $32 for a sandwich, fries, and water...that honestly were disappointing.