A GEM AT THE FARMER'S MARKET! Patty Bakes Awesome!…read more I visited the Farmer's Market at the Stone Springs Hospital parking lot and found this little gem of a bakery. I purchased Snickerdoodles, Italian Wedding Cakes and Pecan Shortbread cookies and OMG! The Snickerdoodles are airy and soft with the right amount of sugar and cinnamon. The Wedding Cakes were perfect with bits of pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. The clear winner here was the Pecan Shortbread cookies. At first appearance the cookies look really thick and dense but don't be fooled. These cookies are light, crispy and full of pecan chips. The bottom of bag was littered with so many pecans. The cost of each tiny bag ranged from 4.75 to 6.35. If you want stacks of cookies made by a machine with ingredients determined by corporate scientists then head to the grocery store. If you are looking for artisanal cookies with real ingredients, made fresh and freaking delicious then visit the farmer's market this weekend and look for Patty Bakes.

From the owner: We specialize in hand-crafted, artisan style baked goods and snacks. We have traditional Italian…read morecookies, classic favorites such as Snickerdoodles and Old Fashioned Peanut Butter, sweet and savory scones, sprouted nuts and so much more. We ship world-wide and offer local brunch and dessert catering for parties and corporate events.

Dosa Place is an affordable food truck joint located very close to the Dulles airport. The food…read moretruck is easy to spot from the busy roads and is right next to a food court with ample parking spots. Ambience is super casual with plenty of outdoor seating area and optional indoor seating (Inside the food court) as well. Everything is made to order, so it takes about 20-30 minutes for food to arrive but when it does, comes piping hot and flavorful with it's aroma filling the whole lot. Masala dosa, Kadappa karam dosa and Aloo bajji are must-tries. Medu vada wasn't crispy so I wouldn't recommend it as much as the others. If you're looking for a budget-friendly menu with home cooked food, this is where I'll send you.

From the owner: Dosa Place is a vibrant and authentic South Indian eatery that specializes in the traditional…read moredosa—a thin, crispy, and delectable dish. Dosa Place offers a wide variety of dosas, from classic masala to unique fusion options. Each dosa is served with a selection of house-made chutneys and sambar, a savory lentil stew that complements every bite. Beyond dosas, the menu also features other South Indian delights, including idlis, vadas, and flavorful, all prepared with high-quality ingredients and authentic spices. With a welcoming atmosphere and warm hospitality, Dosa Place brings the vibrant flavors of South India to your table. We are proud to be recognized as the best dosa and Indian food in the DMV region.

The produce and folks at Paprika Farms are amazing! I picked 73 lb. of zucchini, with nary a…read moreblemish or imperfection on any of them. As an avid gardener myself, I really appreciate the outstanding quality. Andrew and his wife (sorry I didn't catch her name) are welcoming, knowledgeable, congenial and beyond helpful. I understand they took over the farm two years ago from Andrew's Dad. There's even wagons available to schlep your pickings to your vehicle. The posted signage was clear and helpful. I'll be back! Roc

Pretty sad situation over there at the Ticonderoga Farm. I gave it two stars because I feel bad for…read morethem. The whole place is just withering away. I didn't even bother taking pictures of the "attractions" on the hayride. They were all sun-beaten, falling apart and creepy looking according to my kids.

Had Unique Soul Cuisine over for a private cooked meal as a gift for my fiancé's birthday and the…read moredelicious food and special experience was so memorable. The meal was exceptional and Chef left us with extra leftovers to enjoy the following days. The bourbon chocolate pecan pie was one of the best desserts we've ever tasted. Highly recommend!

Unique Soul Cuisine catered breakfast for a UNCF event I attended and everything I tasted was just…read moredivine! Everyone -- and I do mean EVERYONE -- raved about the sweet potato pancakes! They were so good that I must have eaten 6 or 7 of them over the course of two days-- and get this, I don't even like pancakes! But these were soooooo good and tasted light years better than any pancake I've ever tasted in life. Oh, and the scrambled egg dish (with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.) was deeeeeeeeelish! And this is coming from someone who doesn't generally eat eggs, but rather only egg whites. I had almost decided to pass on the dish on the sheer principle of things, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. I ended up having seconds. And thirds... Add to all this the perfectly crisped bacon and fresh fruit platter -- and this was a perfect breakfast! Everything was fresh, healthy, and well-seasoned -- and it somehow managed to be both a light and hearty breakfast that didn't leave you in a food coma for the rest of the morning. In sum, I am highly impressed with Unique Soul Cuisine and wish I had come across this caterer a week ago when I was booking caterers for a family reunion event that I'm hosting this summer. Will definitely keep this place in mind for any future catering needs though!

Very thankful for having Nomz swing by Escher Apartments today because I didn't have enough time to…read morepack a meal for my overnight shift at work. Ordered the fried onion rings and a lamb gyro. I personally wasn't a fan of the onion rings but the lamb gyro was amazing--so fresh and came out hot! I've heard good reviews on the chicken platter so will try that next time. I did the online ordering which was so convenient for someone like me always on the go. It's a food truck so I love the casualness to it but when I picked up my food, the gentleman serving me was very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Good to have the Nomz truck back to the neighborhood again. Wasn't actually planning on having…read moredinner tonight as I had a late lunch but well they have my favorite dish, the lamb gyro platter so gotta get it whether I need it or not. It's still a very tasty dish as I remembered it so the quality has held up which is great. Plus the portion is still generous so there is enough left over for lunch tomorrow!

I tried them today at Farragut Square. I had the Monsieur, which is a savory crepe with thin strips…read moreof ham, cheddar cheese, and mushrooms. I really enjoyed it and thought the flavors blended with each other nicely. I downed it with a chai latte that was milky and sweet but not cloying. The pricing is reasonable ($8 for savory crepes). I look forward to seeing the truck next Friday to sample their veggie crepe or maybe one of the sweet crepes.

My condo building has a visiting food truck every Tuesday evening in DC (between Porter and…read moreTilden). I've heard a lot about these guys over the years. So I was pumped when our crepe loving stars finally aligned and I had the opportunity to try the hype. I already had dinner and wasn't quite feeling the sweet options on their menu (yes we all know I'm picky!) They were more than willing to make me whatever I wanted so I gave them the ingredients to the best crepe I've ever had (up in NJ of all places) to see if they could recreate it. And they came pretty close...about 95% there but not quite 100. Sorry guys! Still, it was delicious and just as good cold the next day, which is my ultimate test since I can't ever finish anything in one sitting. Most importantly! It's not everyday you get to see the whole food truck ordeal as they park, prep, etc. I swear I'm not a creeper! My condo looks out over where they parked. They arrived well in advance with plenty of time to prep. Very professional from I could tell. Looking forward to trying something savory the next time around!

I never see food trucks near where I work and live (Reston) so when I found out about this guy I…read morehad to give it a try. My co-workers and I tried the bratwurst and currywurst with mixed reviews. The brat was good, as was the currywurst however one complaint was that it was not saucy enough. One person did not like the red cabbage, but the sauerkraut and potato salad both got high marks. One thing we all agreed on: the kaiser roll was pretty dry and not really edible unless you gave it a good pre-soak first. Again, this is where some extra sauce on the currywurst would have come in handy. The guy running the truck was super nice and greeted me with a friendly heckle when I took his picture "without permission." $9 is about average for lunch in this area and I enjoyed trying something different.

Worst sausages I can recall eating. Ever have a bbq and forget a couple sausages on the grill,…read moreonly to find them hours later; little black wrinkled and dried out cylinders. That's what bratwurst king sold us today at old ox brewery. I can't believe they sold it to us and I can't believe I paid for them. Should have known when I ordered and the sausages were immediately plated. Definitely not cooked to order and we were the only ones in line. They looked like they were probably sitting on the griddle all morning. That being said, the potato salad was really good and the red cabbage was pretty good. Wish they would have given us more of those and ate the sausages themselves. I'm sorry for the 1 star, but the king needs to know if he serves up that burnt garbage he deserves it.