Harvey's by soko butcher. I heard that soko butcher at Takoma is famous for their Philly cheese…read moresteak. That's what I got. Very meaty sub. I'm not a Philly cheese steak connoisseur but I like it. They sell raw meat as well. I saw beef tongue too..I wished they have tongue sandwich,just like in taco.

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.

Great neighborhood market- has all the essentials and nice to have options that are not Amazon…read moreowned.

Small but nice wine selection. Close enough to the Marriott Marquis to easily walk, even while…read morecarrying wine and a gallon of water.

Amazing small, independent restaurant. The biscuits and donuts are the attention grabbers, but you…read morewill stay and keep coming back for the chilito! Pays homage to that old bean burrito cheap eats but turns it up a notch. So glad I found this place.

If you haven't been here in a while - they have completely revamped their menu. No more sausages…read more But, it's a really interesting menu. Sort of a Texas style place, with chilli and potatoes. The names are unique, and don't be afraid to ask what things are. The portions are not huge, so you can try different things. This is an owner operated business, so you're likely meet the owner and there and they have been doing this for quite a while. Seating inside is limited, but the outside seating nis now covered. It's great. If you haven't been in a while, come back and try out the new menu.

Their friends must be writing the reviews because they're selling bad meat. Very bad as in rotten!!…read moreVery disappointed as I looked at the reviews and thought this would be a good place in dc to buy halal meat as I'm very interested in that now. When I got home, I realized the meat was bad, didn't even bother to take it back. Trash place on the inside btw, doesn't even look like somewhere you should be getting something that you're going to internally consume from there. Beware of the false comments and find another place to buy halal meat! Hope this helps someone!

I love this grocery store!!! It has everything that remind me of home and then some. If you are…read moreever looking for halal meat in the district this is your place!

Sending massive gratitude to the pharmacist and pharmacy staff for powering through a dizzying…read morenumber of tasks and securing the insurance pricing for a prescription that I needed filled while traveling. The local branch of my regular pharmacy had turned me down, but this one came through for someone who's not even local.

I'm currently on a spiritual quest to find the best grocery store rotisserie chicken in the world,…read morewhich I have dubbed "Chicken Wars." Next up is Giant Food, and a whole tissi ran $6.99. It ended up landing at 6.8/10, which currently ranks it 30th out of 40 grocery store birds I've currently tried. I'm working on a website for the rankings to live, so stay tuned on that. LOVE YALL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

If it were not for a friend, I would not have heard of Grey DC Market. Not sure how others found…read moreout - I overheard someone saying it was in City Paper. Not sure if the location moves, but when I went, it was at the Emergence Community Arts Collective. A $2 fee allows access to many food & beverage vendors, almost all of which have samples. You could get full on the samples alone, but you should really buy something, and you will want to, because everything is quite good. I mainly went for one reason: Haitian pâté (patties) from Mezanmi. My understanding is that since the closing of Chez Yonyon, the DMV is sorely lacking Haitian food, and I definitely miss it (ok, crave it) from my Massachusetts days. Haitian pâté is in puff pasty and the meat is less ground up than the Jamaican version you may be familiar with. I think the Haitian version is way tastier, and these definitely were. Plus, for $1, you could add a side of pickleez. Moving on from that, there were a lot of baked goods vendors, plus vendors selling juice, empanadas, sofrito, tacos, pierogis, and various sandwiches (pork, sausage, etc.). I sampled the juice (yummy) and various sweet treats, all of which I liked. I ultimately decided to go for an ice cream sandwich: maple bacon ice cream with bacon bits between two thin waffle cookies (sort of like pizzelles, but without anise). Though melty, this was amazing. The ice cream was not overly sweet, and the cookies were still crisp, even though the item was cold. Plus, there were plenty of bacon pieces inside the ice cream. This was from a vendor called Suga Mama Sweets (you can find their products on the lobster truck during Truckeroo as well). While I liked the location because there was plenty of parking, there was minimal seating and shade, so that was a bit tough. But, I definitely can't wait until the next Grey DC.

Despite coming in for an already beer-filled Snallygaster weekend, I still felt compelled to try at…read moreleast one DC brewery. And fortunately, I found one that was perfectly right and proper! Before entering, Right and Proper had me won over with their outdoor mural paying homage to Duke Ellington and a who's who of local DC jazz heroes. Upon entering, I was even more blown away by their elaborate and wild indoor murals, especially the dog & cat bathroom art, and the EPIC animal battle centerpiece! Since I came towards the end of their night after the Brewers pizza party at Andy's Pizza, I wasn't particularly hungry. But I did make note of their cheese counter, where you could purchase offerings like Midnight Moon, Willoughby, and Morbier by the plate or to go by the pound. They also had a good selection of handhelds, appetizers, dinner, and brunch offerings. However, the best thing might be that, during the unpredictable government shutdown, they had the option to pay a meal or a beer forward to a neighbor in need. I also managed to enjoy their Brussel sprouts that delivered a pleasant umami bomb with its sweet Thai chili sauce and crushed peanuts. For beers, they had a right and proper mix that went beyond the IPA overload, while also having good ones like their Big Tomorrow west coast IPA. Their flights came at a reasonable price and allowed me to enjoy offerings like their Haxan robust porter, Senate Maerzen Marzen Oktoberfest style ale, and Super Carina Italian Pilsner. Factor in all of the above and a good selection of brewery games and table spaces, and they had everything I look for in a solid brewery!

​There's no denying that Right Proper is a cornerstone of the Shaw community. Whether you're…read moresitting inside by the mural or grabbing a spot near the windows, the atmosphere is always inviting and authentically DC. ​ ​The Food: We kept it simple this visit. I went with the Thai Chicken Wings and my friend had the Burger. Both were perfectly fine "pub grub"--solid options if you're hungry while grabbing a drink, even if they didn't necessarily steal the show. They're reliable, standard bites that pair well with their tap list. ​The Service: This is where Right Proper really shines. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which is exactly what you want in a local haunt. You never feel rushed, and the service keeps the good vibes going. ​ ​While the food was a bit middle-of-the-road for us this time, the excellent service and neighborhood feel make it a place I'll keep coming back to. It's a great spot to catch up with friends, enjoy a unique house beer, and soak in the local energy.

Love this tiny grocery store for east asian staples like thai basil, miso, thai chilis, etc. They…read morealso have a great selection of snacks including sometimes their homemade onigiri. Great spot whether you just want snacks or staple ingredients for dinner.

Very small, cute Japanese market off U street. My curiosity wouldn't allow me to walk by without…read morechecking it out and I'm so glad that I did. It is a tight space but there are quite a bit of items to choose from pastries to condiments to matcha! I didnt want to leave empty handed without supporting the store. So, I just grabbed a bag of matcha after a quick Google review search. I can't wait to try it out! Service was kind at checkout and I would def stop back in the next time I'm in the area! BTW, that bag of matcha was less than $10! Great deal!

TLDR: must go to food spot in D.C. Truly a gem, decent parking nearby, great service and a large…read morevariety of products in the shop. This is the holy grail for DC SANDWICHES! I have been here over 3 dozen times atleast. I always grab a sandwich and have venture into their homemade pizza dough, pasta sauces, baked goods and more. I've never had anything bad here over several years. They have an online ordering service which makes pick up a lot more easier. Sometimes when it's busy you can expect to wait 20-30 mins on your sandwich, so i usually order in advance. Parking can be touch and go sometimes but there's a free parking garage (up to 3 hours) around the corner.

A trip back in time to a real old school Italian deli that's been in a dc for a long time and…read moreprobably hasn't made many changes ( and it shouldn't). Take a sheet and fill out your order. Bread is super fresh. Meats are packed high. Maybe the best sandwich spot in dc. Pastas and some other specialty grocery items are available for sale.