I simply love this medicine cabinet. Yes medicine cabinet, not a store. From AYO, the educated…read moreherbalist, to Greg the assistant, this store holds no boundaries. The knowledge of herbs for whatever illness or disease you have there is something here for everyone. I came prepared with knowing what I needed for my ailments but if you don't and you simply know what's wrong Ayo can assist you on your journey to healing. I purchased St. John's Wort, Beet Powder (high blood pressure), Black Cohosh, Sage, Lavendar oil (the good stuff) and so much more... I first came upon Blue Nile years ago and the owner saved my life. Here some 20 years later I brought my daughter today. Introducing her to holistic healing is a joy. If you are searching for truth in medicine for yourself or loved ones... Blue Nile is a gem. Stop and go now

the first location in dc since my childhood that sold all types of natural health remedies…read more Seamoss the items us health conscious folks needs and wants

A large and well thought out shop featuring high quality Penzeys spices. The staff are happy to…read moredirect you to whatever you are looking for and have a wide knowledge of products if you have any questions. There is a parking garage behind the shop with plenty of free parking (for customers only).

Cyndy's Bottom Line: the best in spices!…read more *Located in The Byron building in Falls Church *Small parking lot in rear *A vast array of spices from A to Z. *Excellent customer service. Customer service here is excellent because of Tim! Tim is always engaging, helpful and very knowledgeable about spices. *Highly recommend

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

Finally swept by this space with the intention to visit thier farmers market, but I came on the…read morewrong Sunday. Needless to say, the shop was open, so I wandered. There are some amazing products in there. Yes, great spices, but I especially love their real ingredients in their baking mixes! I'll be back at some point. I also loved their chic, sleek black silverware set.

I'm going to try to keep this relatively short because I want to make my main points and let it be…read moredone. I had been following The Spice Suite for years. I admired the owner's story and absolutely loved the concept. It's a cooks dream to have a destination dedicated to fun and unique spices from all over the world. Unfortunately, after my visit to The Spice Suite today my feelings changed completely about this business. As we were headed over, I was telling my boyfriend to make sure I don't spend too much because I knew going into a world of spices would most likely lead to a big dent in my pocket. I was ready to spend!!! After my first 10 mins in the shop, i told myself I wasn't going to spend a single penny in here. Here's why....first, the two women working there could have just not been there. It seemed like we were imposing on them by being there and asking questions. In a place like this where product is so unique the staff should be enthusiastic, inviting and able to answer questions about the product. Nope, not these two. Secondly, when asked what some of the spices were made of (basic info like salt or no salt) they had no clue. They were guessing where things were from and eventually called someone to find out what the spices were. Third point ties into my second point...they have random bags of spices with no labels on them. I'm pretty sure that's not legal, but I won't go there. The response when asked about ingredients, was that "they're from different countries and sometimes aren't always sure of the contents. Customers should be adventurous" Are you kidding me??? That's when I lost it. Adventurous? There is this thing called food allergies that kill people. The final straw was the lack of pricing on product. I wish that was the only issue because I could deal with that. All the other issues were unacceptable and if I were the owner of this business I would not want to be associated with having this horrible level of service. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere where I'm valued. What a horrible experience. Hope this was a one off, but I won't ever return to find out. Suggestions to the owner...make an investment in labels people want to know where things are from and more importantly what's in them. This could help tremendously since the staff is incapable of proving that very important information. Lastly, find staff that actually lifts your business vs. staff that gives black businesses a bad reputation. On a brighter note, the space is beautifully decorated.

I like that Glut is a neighborhood market and has lots of herbs and fresh food options. What isn't…read moreso appealing is the one person, one line checkout process. I get that it's small but that's what I noticed to take a little long especially during times with more customers.

Glut is a whole vibe. Quality food options, a wonderful dried herb selection, great customer…read moreservice, honey/maple syrup/olive oil on tap. I love it.

A charming little Italian grocery and deli that's definitely worth a stop. The sandwiches are some…read moreof the best I've had in a while, and the cannoli were absolutely delicious. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. They also carry a great selection of unique items imported from Italy--things you won't typically find at a regular grocery store. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more sandwiches, grab a coffee drink, and of course, more cannoli!

This Market has almost every edible from Italy and the Middle East, including (drum roll) Italian…read morePastrami, which is not at all like kosher pastrami. You can read all about it at John tanner bbq blog, just search "cornucopia"

One of the nicest wellness and crystal shops I've been too. Very reasonably priced and the staff is…read moresuper knowledgeable and kind. They have a large selection of speciality teas, tinctures, supplements, crystals, jewlery, candles, herbs and other things. I got this very cute crystal headband and other goodies

Umm wow. I'm extremely late to the game. What's crazy is it's just a couple of doors down from…read moreVirtual X Kitchen and Tacos a la Madre, so I've driven by it countless times. I've seen the name, but honestly I thought it was just a dispensary of sorts. Well I have been humbled. My sister is huge on crystals, essential oils, incense, and the like. When I went to NY most recently I was inspired and have started dabbling in certain crystals myself. When a ring broke from dancing too hard last week (literally) I looked up crystal shops and this place came up. And I was like... they have crystals?! So when I had free time, I made my way over there. A short 10 minutes from my house is this serene house with a waterwheel fountain and so many colorful plants. There's just a few parking spaces right outside, but there's more across the street. The porch itself is inviting too... and when you step inside, it smells like one of the shops my sister loves. I found myself just exploring through everything... crystals, body care, supplements, herbs, teas... even a library! And the prices... the prices are fantastic compared to what I've seen at other places! I found myself in awe at it all. They even have a rewards program! Safe to say, I got what I needed, and if you need any of the items I mentioned above, consider paying them a visit. You won't regret it.

Apicius, a first century Roman gourmand, is attributed with the saying "We eat first with our…read moreeyes". In the world of gourmet chocolates, Artisan Confections separates itself from the competition by their visual appeal. The sea of browns and minuscule sprinkles and linear frostings creates ambiguity and indecisiveness within a box of ordinary chocolates, whereas when one opens a box of Artisan Confections, each handcrafted piece has a unique trademark artistic design and array of vivid color that will leave a lasting multi-sensory impression and the only ambiguity will be whether taste supersedes visuals.

As someone with nut allergies, going into a chocolate shop or receiving chocolate as a gift is…read morealways a stressful experience. But not here! I was so pleasantly surprised when the person helping me not only could speak to exactly which chocolates had nuts, she assured me that they are trained chocolatiers and take steps to reduce cross contamination (although the risk will always still be present). From the allergy community - thank you!! Not to mention, the chocolates are delicious.

The Fresh Market is everywhere in the South, and when I moved here I really missed it. One day I…read morehappened to drive past one and was pleasantly surprised to find there are two locations in Northern Virginia. I usually shop here for the produce, baked goods, and a few specific canned beverages. While the deli's hot and cold offerings--and the customer service--aren't quite as strong as what I was used to in Tennessee and Florida, I still enjoy coming for the change of scenery and the variety you don't always find at regular grocery stores or even Whole Foods.

I don't understand the low stars. This place is very clean, very well ordered and stocked, and has…read moresuch a good selection. It's an upscale store, so it's pricey. But it is what it is.

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.

I've passed by A. Litteri countless times and had been meaning to try it for a while and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the hype! The deli sandwiches are tasty, with very generous portions. I ordered a half, and it was enough. The atmosphere is great, and I loved browsing the Italian grocery section as well. Service was quick and helpful, which made the experience even better.