What a neighborhood gem. I don't think there's any better named spot in the city: this truly is a…read morelittle shop that celebrates cheese in all its glory, but it's also so much more! There is a full wine bar as soon as you walk in that is about as prominent as the cheese selection, and there is a clear passion for pairing these two. Sampling a few cheese and wine pairings, then grabbing a bottle and a quarter pound of our favorites with a freshly baked baguette on the side makes for a really lovely evening. It can definitely get busy, but service is always friendly. They also have a little import specialty shop in the back (yes, there's a back...it's around the corner!) where you can often find some foodie goodies. This is a low-key place that is a true staple. And their events are always extra fun!

Cheese galore and more is THE place for cheese lovers looking for a quaint spot with a cozy…read morefriendly vibe! I have sat inside in there back room which is a much more quiet vibe as well as outside which is nice but definitely is loud as it's in Fed Hill. All of the staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. There are a lot of people there for a small place so they definitely do their best at getting everyone served quickly. The food is very reasonably priced, the DELICIOUS paninis (not pictured) are a must as well as a cheese board to start off the night. I would definitely try a new combination of flavors because they were all phenomenal, definitely get the old bay Asiago though! Both times I have been I have bought my favorite items in their store which is a great feature and so satisfying to supplement my boring weekly groceries!

Sarah created a charcuterie order for us to take to our friends as a housewarming gift. She did an…read moreAMAZING job! There was a lot of care and detail taken into the presentation and personalization of the order, including cute little house-shaped cheese slices and "Happy New Home" cheese cubes. The taste and quality of all of the items was also fantastic! Sarah's order form was one of few that let us fully customize our order from selecting what types of cheeses we wanted to letting us do "pepperoni only" as we aren't huge ham or salami people. She included a great variety of items as well! In addition to the charcuterie box, we also got two small containers of pickles and a box of breads, crackers, cookies, chocolates and chocolate covered pretzels. Our order even came with mini jars of honey, seasonal jellies and mustard! Sarah's prices were unmatched, and she even offers delivery! This order will definitely be the first of many! We highly recommend Sarah and can't wait for our next order!

Sarah did an beautiful job with this order. She was incredibly flexible with time and helped create…read morea very special mother's for my family. All of the fruit and bread was fresh and delicious. Customer service was great and I would absolutely recommend this business to a friend. If you need a charcuterie board please consider choosing Simply Sarah.

So... baguettes. I'm not sure where you get yours, but if you're not getting them from Arrowine,…read moreyou might be making a huge and very bad life-is-not-short decision. Grab one, soon, and make yourself a very nice sandwich; in this case, a beautiful and amazing breakfast sandwich. You deserve it.

I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I stopped into Arrowine to check out their butter that I have…read moreseen all over social media. I was able to find the butter and some seasoning salt. I saw other reviews about their service not being so great. I did not experience that. They have a pretty extensive collection of wines and cheese. If you are hosting and looking to add some quality cheeses to your charcuterie board I would check out Arrowine.

After reading so many positive reviews, I succumbed to a groupon for the walking tour. If you buy…read morethe groupon, you get a great deal for 2 adults to take the tour, as well as a $10 credit at their farm store. Once you take a look at their store, you know there's no way you could leave here empty-handed. They sell steaks and chops from every farm animal you can think of, as well as fresh eggs and Amish butter rolls and aged raw milk cheese, and even kombucha. There is a clever young boy behind the cash register, and he will persuade you to buy everything in stock. Their items are very reasonably priced for grass-fed/free-range/happy meats and dairy products, especially when you're tired of paying too much at Whole Foods for lesser quality and freshness. If you have a genuine interest in learning how a farm works, then you would enjoy taking a tour here, as it's very informative. The manager, Amy, is a wonderful tour guide. She is very patient and will answer everyone's questions. We learned about how they rotate their farm animals to improve soil quality, and about what and how they feed the animals. I wouldn't recommend bringing kids here unless they are extremely interested in farms, and are very patient. Otherwise, they will be bored to tears and will ruin the fun for the farm dorks, like me. If you think this is a petting zoo, it's not. You will see plenty of farm animals running around and/or freely grazing, but it's understood that they don't want folks chasing those free range chickens around. The whole tour took over 2 hours, which was a little long for me, so I left a bit early to hit up the farm store before the rest of my tour group did. I even ordered one of their last turkeys for Thanksgiving, which I'm beyond stoked about. I'd highly recommend this tour. Be a little patient, and eat a big breakfast before you come. There are no lunch options within walking distance, so unless you plan on snacking on a hunk of cheese, you might get hungry after the drive and the walking tour and the ooohing and aaahing at these beautifully kept grounds.

Wonderful farm store. All the cheeses we tried were delicious and they had the best chorizo I've…read moreever had. Friendly and warm interactions with everyone that works there. Highly recommend.

Nice spot with an excellent cheese and charcuterie selection. Solid wine list…read morewith some local wines. Brandy made some great recommendations and explained the menu to us. Definitely try the house made mozzarella cheese prepared table side. The ricotta cheese with lavash bread is outstanding! The crab cake was delicious (full of crab meat ) but the accompanying salad needed a little more flavoring (olive oil or dressing ).

I've been wanting to check this place out for a very long time! When I heard they were changing…read moretheir menu I had to make the time to stop in. So glad I did. We dinned outside deciding to take full advantage of the last few warm days we have left. I'm a novice when it comes to cheese and really had no idea what to try. The menu was pretty expansive I really didn't know where to start. They had several boards that were curated by the monger or you could mix and match a few items. Our server was super helpful and asked a few questions. From there she was able to put together a very nice selection. A mix of fruit, cheese, meat and a few other accompaniments. I also got a corn and crab bowl. Really tasty and light. The crab to corn ratio was perfect. A very enjoyable dish. I definitely plan on visiting this place again soon.

Always great to Good food…read more Great service Clean Handicap accessible Great selection Mac and cheese yum

Came all the way to Cheesetique in Old Town expecting a cute Cherry Blossom pop-up moment...and…read moreyeah, I'm a little disappointed. I thought it was going to give pretty, spring aesthetic, photo ops, the whole vibe. Instead, it was super minimal, like one small sign acknowledging the season and a limited seasonal menu that didn't really hit. My friends and I tried both the seasonal and regular menu. I had the shrimp in garlic olive oil (delicious), lasagna, the one mocktail they offered, and the matcha cheesecake for dessert. Everything was good...just not WOW. Like solid, but not memorable. Our waiter Ian was cool, no complaints there. Service was smooth. The location in Old Town is nice, but there were a lot of people out walking their dogs, which just isn't my thing. I think I'm mostly sad because I came ready for cute pictures and there was no accent wall, no moment. And I was looking GOOD too .

How can it be that I never knew this place existed? Wonderful and helpful food-a-nistas and walked…read moreout with soft as a cloud spinach and mushroom slice of quiche with a croissant-like crust for lunch. I savored every bite and won't need dinner. Also grabbed a roasted turkey sandwich on Ciabatta for my boyfriend which was inhaled in minutes. Can we talk olive oil? They dispense their own into empty bottles of different sizes and also have flavored olive oil in bottles along with a variety of vinegar. The entire shop is foodie heaven with the highest quality of meats, cheese, chocolate, and don't get me started on their charcuterie selection. Their adjacent restaurant will be opening soon, and we will be one of their first and repeat diners.

This is another great gem in Clock Tower Plaza, a reason to keep coming back to this shopping…read morecenter for sure! Everyone working there was so helpful, and they gave us some amazing recommendations! We even got a sample of a salumi that knocked our socks off. They have a great selection for such a small shop, but you can tell whomever is in charge of the products puts a lot of care and consideration into their choices. The charcuterie selection in the deli was exceptional, and the pantry products were varied and in some cases featured hard-to-find products. We also tried their mini-baguette sandwiches, and they did not disappoint! For only 3 buck a pop, they provided a perfect snack-sized comestible that kept us going on our errands. The decor was nice, with a "little shop in the French countryside" kind of vibe. Nothing too over the top, and nothing too boring. It was classic, but reserved, in a good way that evokes a relaxed feeling. I just wish we had known about this place sooner! So many wasted days not shopping here... But, now we know! I hope to make this a regular stop going forward; good gourmet stores can be hard to find!

Came up to Union Market for lunch before leaving DC. Grabbed a sandwich elsewhere and a glass of…read morewine from La Jambe. Very friendly owner, really knows his wines, and served in a real glass since I was sitting right nearby. Well done!

Got some jamon (not iberico) and cheese (manchego) here. This place was popular. I wish we had…read moresome tinto but we did not order

I've been going here since before Andy bought it. I was worried about a quality drop, but Andy kept…read moreit up. He's very knowledgeable and gives good advice.

We have a couple wine shops within walking distance, but we go out of our way (not that far out,…read morebut enough to warrant a car ride) to support Fern Street Gourmet. FSG is sandwiched between One Good Tern Wild Bird store and Simply Fish restaurant in an odd layout of a strip mall off Quaker and Braddock in Alexandria. They have a vast selection of wines, ports, cheeses, caviar, and breads. What keeps us going back, and a lot of our friends talk about this, too, is that there is not a hint of pretention there. The owners are so very helpful, patient and kind. The prices are also comparable to bigger stores and chains. And, of course, they do generous case discounts. We normally buy cases of the Le Petit Duc La Porte (glad I'm typing it because I can't pronounce it) and we get a better price at Fern Street Gourmet than what they're selling it for at Whole Foods. Off-street parking is almost always available here. I know they do tastings, too, but have never been to one. If you're looking for a nice pairing for a special dinner or holiday meal but don't want to feel looked down upon like in some other wine joints, check out Fern Street. Clare, from Tallula wine bar, works here part-time, too, and really knows her stuff.

In my house, we love this Amish Market. As mentioned in other reviews, it is larger than it seems…read morefrom the outside. The parking is almost always full during the time that they are open. When you get inside, you will see a plethora of different stores inside. My favorite is the meat market in the back. They always have the best quality meats that you could only get from a butcher. Their prices are on par with your local grocer. My little family loves the pretzel place in the front. Warning: this specific store only takes cash I always bring people here when they come to visit us.

So happy this Dutch farmers market is relatively close! I love the huge variety of vendors--candy,…read morespices, chips, deli meats, condiments, pickles, a butcher, and tons of ready-to-eat options like baked goods, pizza, salad/sub bar, and smoked and fried foods. It may seem overwhelming at first, but it's actually easy to get around even when it's crowded. The lines are usually long, but they're very efficient. You grab a ticket to place your order, and things move quickly. Keep in mind there are extra charges for bags and card use. Cash is recommended, though cards are accepted at most stations (except the pretzel and ice cream lines). There is an ATM on-site. Note: The market is only open Thursday-Saturday, so plan ahead!