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.

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.

OMG I absolutely LOVE this store. Their pizza and sandwiches are delicious; it's always come out…read moreperfect to me! I like shopping here; they have gourmet items and stuff that you don't usually find at normal stores. Excellent customer service and the store is very tidy. Great shop overall. Super friendly staff.

They have a large variety of Italian food, spices, and wine but the star here is their fresh…read moresandwiches. You can't go wrong with a sausage and pepper sandwich from here. It's fresh, hot, and very tasty, definitely worth $12 and you get plenty of food so you get your money's worth. No seating inside here so you can eat at the tables outside if the weather's good, otherwise plan to take it home to eat. Service is fast and friendly here, it's easiest to order your sandwiches online but you can also order at the cashier up front. It's amazing how they crank out the sandwiches like an assembly line but it works. This location has more parking than the other one so it's easier to get a spot. I'll be back here to grab another sandwich and maybe some other Italian food.

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

This place is still the best butcher around, and for a reason. It has by far the best quality meats…read morein all of the DC area, and I've been to all the Whole Foods and other butchers around. The ribeyes, filets, and much more... One thing I love about this place is the uniqueness of the guts. You can get hanger steak, Wagyu, Denver, steak, fresh from the farm lamb tenderloin, fresh from the ranch pork chops that taste completely different... I really appreciate the customer service here as well , the guys are always very friendly and in a good mood . The other important thing here is that you can get very fresh fish, from Icelandic Arctic char to the best tasting Samaan around.

To local friends, an entire Virginia community entire McLean community. I was there again last…read moreSaturday a service was excellent quality was really very good I mean the place was so busy there was a line of 20 people outside and everything inside worked like a Swiss clock I mean The butchers the people at the counter through all professional looks like they are former farmer so butchers in Midwest or they came from a farm from West Virginia and Virginia everybody was so knowledgeable and pleasant great service you know I was a friend with the late owner of the prime rib steakhouse on k Street famous all over the world on 20th and k Street DC and it's too bad he's not alive anymore but McLean community know the prime rib cycle he would love to see the place just used to bring home Chicago the big prime ribs by large volume also I was friends with the founder of the Hamilton's restaurant was a German guy who retired Morton's restaurant who retired in Florida then he also passed away there was also another great guy American big success story who became billionaire Blacki you're the famous restaurants hotels Marriott's all over Northern Virginia at one time he was the owner of the Mayflower hotel what's up with his known that he was bringing the best quality beef from the top quality butcher shops from Chicago and then chop them down for his many famous steak houses and hotels in Northern Virginia and Maryland in Washington DC anyway I wanted you to stop race we are very happy as McLean community then we have the organic butcher of McLean in our place I think it's a 4th anniversary now

Mom's Organic Market is not necessarily a go to grocery store, but a good spot when you have…read morespecific things in mind. When I stopped in once looking for plastic silverware (random, I know), not only could I not find it, but I also did not recognize many of the items on the shelves. That said, there were dozens of people shopping on a Thursday afternoon, and everything was very well organized with a smooth flow throughout the store. Mom's is a specialty store, I think that is the best word, with solid options depending on what you are looking for. As noted in other reviews, this is a smaller and more curated market. It feels somewhere between a Trader Joes and Whole Foods in terms of atmosphere and selection. It is not meant to replace your big weekly grocery run, but it really shines when you are shopping for high quality organic produce, sustainable products, or plant based alternatives. The bulk food section looked great, and there were lots of local options for dairy, meat, eggs, and more. Parking is easy-ish, especially compared to other grocery stores in the area. Checkout was quick, and the staff were friendly and genuinely helpful when I had questions. Overall, if you are open to a different kind of grocery experience that is smaller, thoughtful, and centered on organic and local products, Mom's is definitely worth a visit. It may not be your everyday grocery store, but that might be exactly why it works.

Mom's showed up for their community today…read more We had a snowstorm and while other grocery stores closed their doors (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, etc), Mom's opened their doors with a full staff. Their employees were kind, welcoming, and happy to serve. I commend Mom's. They showed up to serve their community when things got tough. This is what running a successful business looks like. I highly recommend Mom's for their quality and service. I will continue to be a loyal customer.

Lunch time!!! Had some delicious sandwiches and other goodies delivered for our work lunch…read more Definitely a crowd pleaser!

I have been using Windows corporate catering services since 2005 and am so delighted to see this…read morenew Daily Garnish division with easy online ordering. The professional service and fresh food of Windows are are now so convenient through Daily Garnish - whether I need an easy office lunch or some at home platters for entertaining at home. I also appreciate the diversity of dietary considerations they recognize, making it easy to accommodate any requirements my team or guests may have.

This is a wonderful meat market that carries a great selection of quality meat from local farmers…read more I recently began eating meat again (after many years of being mostly plant based) and I wanted the best quality. Well let me tell you, the quality is superb. They have amazing service and a great selection of other speciality item such as Greek olive oils, snacks and local honey. This is a wonderful addition to Del Ray - please support them!!

A good experience at Let's Meat On The Avenue. A local butcher shop providing virtually all of your…read moremeat requirements. They claim to source from local suppliers when possible and their beef is humanely and pasture-raised. They also prepare fresh sausage, weekly. Also available here is food for animals, smoked meats, animal fat for cooking, and grill products. The prices are a bit steep considering the meat is some of the highest quality you can get without having access to a local farm or raising and butchering your own livestock. The customer service is friendly. I do recommend researching and having knowledge of the specific cut of meat you desire before going to this butcher or any butcher for that matter. Butchers have a tendency to recommend alternatives when they are out of a specific cut. Many times they are spot on, but for the seemingly uneducated it can be an opportunity for bad businesses to offload a lesser or expiring cut for as much if not more expensive. On one visit I wanted boneless short rib and the butcher here appropriately recommended Denver cut which is the alternate name for this cut. A novice might not know this. Overall a good experience. I'll visit again when in the area.

This is a foodie delight. Carries many products that are hard to find these days. I was overjoyed…read moreto see a bottle of sherry vinegar here that I hadn't been able to purchase anywhere else for months. The staff is very good; knowledgeable about their inventory and lets you browse without pestering. It's a triangular space and a heck of a lot has been put on the shelves and in the nooks and crannies. The way things are displayed in the store is helpful. There's an intelligence about it, always meticulously maintained. It's become a part of my shopping routine. I'm happy to support an independent business that's locally-founded and managed.

Wanted to surprise a friend who just closed on new home in D.C. I wanted to use a local business…read moreto simulate the economy in her new neighborhood. The process was so easy. They have google form which you place the information of what type of custom basket. They advise the need for 48hour for delivery but I had such an easy response time. Within a few hours, I had text messages with choice of cards and a mock up of the proposed basket. I deferred to them on items but was happy to see some yummy quiche and cookies as apart of my request for savory treats. They have a variety of items available and allow you to give the a price point which includes delivery. All in all, very easy peasy. I was able to securely pay with square pay and my friends New Home Basket was properly delivered within the arranged timing slots. Well done Odd Provisions and will use in the future for my custom basket needs.

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.