It has not even been one year since my last review of Wagner's Meat in Mt. Airy. But Greek Easter…read morecomes when it comes so I made the trek out there to get my Easter lamb! I would never think of getting lamb anywhere else. I called up over a week ago, spoke with Roland, and ordered a nice young lamb's leg for my Easter feast. Roland made it happen! And Josh confirmed that Roland had made it happen when I called before I drove the hour and a half up there to pick up that leg of lamb! Truly, everyone I have ever talked to at Wagner's is so down to earth and friendly. When I walked in yesterday, the cashier engaged me in a polite and friendly conversation about the weather and how lucky I was that the store was not too crowded right then. That never happens in any food store in Washington DC! In an age where simply finding a butcher is difficult, it is a true joy to have Wagner's in my life. In addition to a beautiful leg of lamb, I got 2 pounds of deep red ground beef, some killer looking short ribs, a healthy order of center cut pork chops and some of the best frozen veggies I could ever hope for. How do I know those frozen veggies are great? Because I have gotten them before and the flavor is like sunshine on my tongue!!! Just like fresh picked with no additives or preservatives! Wagner's is the real deal. I wish I lived closer to this store but my doctor who watches my cholesterol like a hawk is probably glad I don't. Could I find meat as high quality and fresh as I get at Wagner's? I seriously doubt it. But the selection, pricing, ability to special order and shopping experience cannot be found for love or money in and around the DC area. I highly recommend Wagner's Meats!!!

Wagner's is exactly what a hometown butcher shop should be! I love that they offer a truly…read morepersonalized, local experience and can custom-cut hard-to-source pieces that you can't find anywhere else. They didn't blink an eye when I asked for something unique, they happily cut two Thor's Hammer beef shanks for me on the spot. The shop itself was charmingly decorated with local Americana for the 4th, and the lady at the register was so fun to talk to! The quality of their fresh, local meat is outstanding and the team really knows their stuff. Highly recommend supporting this gem!

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.

According to the website "The market is comprised of fresh produce, fresh meats, fresh milk,…read moreherbals, soaps, fresh flowers, baked goods and a sundry of items combining efforts with local small farmers to offer the community of Mt. Airy and surrounding towns, fresh, local food & hand made products"- Dropped by here this afternoon, a big plus is Sunday hours in early March. Beautiful farmland- idyllic setting in farm outbuildings. We could see some lambs in an adjacent barn and it appeared there were numerous farm animals about, my thought ran to upcoming spring and summer and how much the children would enjoy this place. The store is small and a bit cramped, but we were hit with wonderful aromas on entering- homemade herbal soaps, freshly baked cookies, pies, cobblers and pasta. A refrigerator held a variety of local cheeses, fresh eggs, farm fresh milk and cream, and a freezer held the good stuff- bacon, farm-raised beef, hot dogs, sausages, and jerky. Oh how I love jerky. Children in the market were negotiating for different flavors of frozen custard that looked great. The lovely lady at the counter explained that the owner sends farm-raised meats to the butcher, and that a family pack type order could be placed. The jerky must have been processed by a place in PA per the label- it was fabulous. Thin and dry and perfectly seasoned, I at least got it home and defrosted before I devoured it. I also picked up some summmer sausage- have not tried it yet, but the smell is tantalizing and I'm looking forward to slicing some with some of the horseradish cheddar, some crackers and something to drizzle the honey over- yes, local honey. Wow. I may just eat it out of the jar, it is that good. Not much local produce- there is none yet, but I am looking forward to stopping back by later in the season, with the children- and the camera!.

This place is going to become a family favorite for years to come!…read more I took the kids last weekend to see the lamb that were only a week old! There were chickens running around too! It was our first time at England Acres and it is absolutely beautiful farmland! We met Judy and Hannah. Hannah took us over to the barn and picked up one of the lamb and let my daughter hold him. My daughter was so excited! We headed back inside and picked up eggs, bacon, lamb, steaks, and chicken. Nothing beats grass farm fresh food that comes from a place that is right down the street and where the animals have been very well taken care of. Don't get me wrong, it's pricey, but it's worth every penny to support a local farm, for the flavor of the food, and for your health!

The food and service is always amazing! I recommend the meatball sub it is delicious!! The space is…read morecomforting and fits in with the small town vibes of Mount Airy! It's a staple in my rotation!

Our group went for lunch & had the classic platter, the western omelette, & sausage gravy from the…read moreall day breakfast menu, which was all delicious. I had the grilled cheese on Italian bread with provolone cheese & the sausage & cabbage soup which a chicken broth base combo. We had cannolis & the cannoli cookies for dessert were all great. The place is very small with limited tables to sit after you order at the counter, & have a limited time of 60 mins to stay at your table. They bring the food to your table & have very friendly & helpful staff.

Stopped in on a Sunday at lunch time and it was pretty packed! We were seated immediately. It…read moresmelled amazing even from outside. There's definitely something for everyone here. The pulled chicken wasn't my favorite, it was really fatty and it turns me off the whole meal when I bite into a piece of gristle. The sauces were so good though. My family loved the stuffed grilled cheese, I'd probably order that next time. The hushpuppies were amazing!! I could eat 6 orders of them. The interior is cute and very laid back/casual. Service was fast! Would come here again, just not for the pulled chicken.

Second time here, first time dine-in, this time ordered take-out for dinner. Sorry both times so…read morehungry, forgot to take pics! Ordered ribs, brisket and pulled pork. All were tender and tasty. Had Mac and cheese, green beans, hush puppies and corn bread as sides. Our food was great, it's nice to have a good bbq place close by. Will return!

Great food, service and value. Hard to believe how long we had waited to try this place!…read more Had dinner with friends last night at Surah - at our friend's suggestion. We ordered hibachi and sushi rolls. Our meals came with soup, salad, fried rice, noodles, sautéed vegetables, and dessert (delicious vanilla ice cream). All the hot foods were cooked on the grill right in front of us, with the theatrics you'd expect from a Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Our chef was quite skilled with both the tricks and the cooking. All of the food was delicious, especially the filet mignon steak hibachi and the sushi rolls (a "Fire Crunch" roll with spicy tuna, cucumber, salmon, and spicy crab, and a spicy salmon roll). The wait staff checked on us frequently and someone even came running out of the restaurant after us to thank us for coming. Our part of the bill was around $50 (for one hibachi and two sushi rolls) AND we had leftovers. I expect we will be returning.

Sometimes the best dining experiences happen by accident. We decided to give this little local spot…read morea try, and while we came for dinner, we left talking about the people. The couple preparing the sushi made us feel genuinely welcome when we walked in. There wasn't a lot of conversation, but their warmth and kindness spoke volumes. The highlight of the evening came after we had already left as she actually chased us into the parking lot just to say goodbye! That simple gesture made us feel less like customers and more like family. It's the kind of hospitality that's becoming rare and deserves to be recognized. The food was enjoyable too. My husband loved his generous serving of chicken yakisoba with fried rice. My sushi selections were beautifully presented. I'll let the photos speak for the food as what truly earned this restaurant five stars, was the heartfelt hospitality. In an area with plenty of dining options, it's the genuine kindness and welcoming spirit of the owners that will bring us back. Thank you for making us feel so at home!

I've been a happy customer of both the retail store and the wholesale ops in the back since they…read moreopened. (Anyone want to know how to cold smoke 24 filleted salmon in a cardboard refrigerator box? Let me know!). I needed to find some Chesapeake Channa to make updated Baltimore Coddies for a tasting event. (IYKYK, hon). The Trouts were able to special order the fish for me - not easy to do because CCs are a by-product catch so not always available. Outstanding service! If you can get them you really, really should. Chesapeake Channa are an invasive species that are wreaking havoc in the Bay. The good news: they are incredibly tasty, with a firm, flakey flesh that's suitable for pan frying, roasting, poaching (and sous viding, my technique of choice for this event). Everybody raved about how great the fish was - even after I told them that Chesapeake Channa is more commonly known as "Snakehead". (Hey, it worked for Chilean Sea Bass, which used to be known as "Patagonian Toothfish"). So, thank you to Lighthouse for helping me introduce an old Baltimore dish to a new audience, and help save the Chesapeake Bay at the same time. Score!

This outer suburban, roadside business has been there for a while. It's part country market, part…read moreseafood and fishmonger and part restaurant seemingly specializing in carrout. On our first visit on a winter Wednesday, we were impressed with everything we saw. Being a self-professed seafood snob with extensive periods of my life living ( and eating) in coastal areas, we bought some fresh fish ("blue catfish" to be specific). We help the Chesapeake Bay by eating this endangered species. We also bought some homemade compound butter - they have several seasoning blends. The verdict was that the freshness was outstanding and the trimming (no bones or other waste) was perfect. And with fish, freshness is everything. The price was fair too for the area and the service was personable and helpful. (Note that the inner lining paper of the wrapper stuck to the skin too much - they should change that but I'm not deducting a star - the fish itself was that great). On return trips, we'll check the other faire (shellfish, prepared-on-premises seafood, dine-in options). For now, we are quite happy and the Lighthouse deserves more business.

My regular road side stand is only open on weekends, so tried J&T for the first time. And very…read moreimpressed...and I have high standards for crabs! I got Lg and XL both good size and heavy, even picked and saved some for a crab cake(first time). Will become a repeat customer for sure. Be prepared to spend but those who know don't have a problem with that.

Went to get crabs and ended up with additional menu items because it looked so good. They weren't…read moretaking phone orders so I got there at opening on Saturday Father's Day weekend. Ordered a half bushel and they were ready in just under an hour. They were mixed medium and large and they were great! Down to the bottom of the box they were excellent. I also got some of their deviled eggs which were a little sweet but tasty and a pint of their shrimp salad which was good. Spiced shrimp came in 3 different size shrimp for you to choose and they were also great. I sat in the parking area while waiting for it to all be ready as the shop is big enough to accommodate folks ordering but if you stay you'll be in the way. If I want to get crabs this is where I'm going.

, the subs are great a little bit pricey, but great service…read morehighly recommend if you want a good sub

We ordered the Cheese Steak and the Italian Hoagie with extra meat and cheese from the Mt. Airy and…read moreUrbana, Md stores. There is no extra ANYTHING. For a sub that cost $20.95, I would have expected more than 2-3 slices of meat. I loved Jersey Mikes in Ashburn, VA as they didn't scrimp on meat or cheese. I'm from Philly and know what is in a regular cheese steak and hoagie. This wasn't it. A hoagie is a sub that you need 2 hands to hold. Not this.