Last Friday, Peyton prepared a beautiful and delicious charcuterie platter for us within a few…read morehours. She asked our preferences and chose wonderful tasting options

This specialty market was the product of an AI search on the best place to find some high-end or…read morelocal butter in Annapolis. They did not have any local butter, but their imported options were worthy of being spread on some top quality bread, and I bought a couple of other things while I was there. Notably, they had a chocolate shop section as well as some nice looking salads. It was a small store, and as the term "gourmet" implies it was all premium stuff. It is mostly imports and it was not a particularly robust selection for those with special dietary needs. The butter was described to me as the "best butter in the world", which might be an exaggeration but not by a whole lot after having tasted it. Small niche food stores like this aren't places you could really live off of, but I found it a worthwhile visit.

Always great to Good food…read more Great service Clean Handicap accessible Great selection Mac and cheese yum

Came all the way to Cheesetique in Old Town expecting a cute Cherry Blossom pop-up moment...and…read moreyeah, I'm a little disappointed. I thought it was going to give pretty, spring aesthetic, photo ops, the whole vibe. Instead, it was super minimal, like one small sign acknowledging the season and a limited seasonal menu that didn't really hit. My friends and I tried both the seasonal and regular menu. I had the shrimp in garlic olive oil (delicious), lasagna, the one mocktail they offered, and the matcha cheesecake for dessert. Everything was good...just not WOW. Like solid, but not memorable. Our waiter Ian was cool, no complaints there. Service was smooth. The location in Old Town is nice, but there were a lot of people out walking their dogs, which just isn't my thing. I think I'm mostly sad because I came ready for cute pictures and there was no accent wall, no moment. And I was looking GOOD too .

Its novelty is in the fact that you can literally grab, pay, and go. There isn't anyone manning the…read morestation in general, which is a testament to the honesty and integrity of the community, so if you visit, please make good choices. Don't ruin it for others. This is such a cute stand. The vanilla custard gelato is made with goat milk, which is such a hard buy and the fridge was stocked with various meats such as kielbasa / sausages. There was fresh basil and (mostly fresh) veggies at reasonable prices. If you're lucky, you may spot some fresh eggs (go early). There are tea shirts and art made by locals when you enter.

Recently, I have become a goat cheese fan and was happy to find this spot after a hike. They…read moreoperate on an honor system so you will have to check yourself out. If you bring cash, please make sure to put it in the envelope and list the items your purchased before putting it in the mail slot. The items I purchased were the goat milk fudge, honey chèvre, roasted chili chèvre, and Calvary camp ash (bloomy rind aged cheese). The goat cheese was delicious and so creamy; I wish I had purchased more. I was not impressed by the goat cheeses and found them to be quite bland.

Went here last night with some friends to have some wine and cheese-- and this was the perfect…read moreplace! There are a bunch of different cheese plates, but I tried the cheese monger which is basically dealer's choice. I can't remember all the wines we tried, but between both the reds and whites, no one at our table had a complaint. The inside is cute, but seating does fill up quickly on Saturday night. I noticed there were bar seats too, but would try to come when they open. The staff that helped us were helpful and really kind! Will definitely come again.

This small quiet place can be easily missed but the service and taste is exceptional. The service…read moreis quick, attentive, and the staff are welcoming with explanations of the menu. Brittney and John were so helpful in explaining all the items and where they were sourced. The music and indie decor made for a very peaceful and relaxing Sunday evening. We had a glass of Chardonnay which was smooth and crisp paired with a cheese plate adding Salami. The Cheese was distinct with many of their items coming from well known distributors. The cheese plate was paired well with pickled green beans, peanuts, jam, and bread. We hope to be back to try everything else on the menu.

Wonderful store - they have everything! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always smiling,…read moresometimes even offering treats. You can always find what you need here, and everything is fresh, clean, and pleasant. Highly recommend - I keep coming back!

This shop has exactly the kind of stern-looking owner you would expect from a European grocery…read morestore. You may feel tempted to thank him for accepting your money, but beneath the tough exterior he seems to have a good heart. The store offers a great variety of high-quality Eastern European products, including a strong selection of meats and dairy. Prices have gone up quite a bit recently, but that is probably unavoidable given inflation and the fact that the store is a bit farther from the main cluster of New York-area shops. Even so, it easily beats the other Eastern European shop on Nicholson Lane. Recommended.

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!

Expensive, I went in for a sandwich, I wish I could remember which one it was, I remember is…read more$21... and worth every penny. The meats and cheeses were all fantastic and the bread, I'll just say the whole thing was sublime. Of course I picked up a few other items, some pasta, amazing biscotti and a bag of Italian potato chips, paprika flavor. Thin, greaseless, rich potato flavor. Nothing I've had from all of the different American brands I have tried, and I am sure I have tried almost all of them, come close. Next visit, I will spend a lot more time perusing the exotic offerings of the properly monikered Cornucopia.

I needed a steak for my son's birthday dinner. A good steak. At the same time, DC is freaking out…read moreover a coming storm. Supermarket shelves are emptied. But Butchers Alley was fully stocked. Great meats. Awesome cheeses. Prepared meals. Wines. The butcher was awesome. The cheesemonger incredibly helpful. I love this store. It makes me feel like shopping in Europe.

I got a subpar chuck roast that they charged me $22/lb for. Insane amounts of fat (ratio was way…read moreoff, to the point I probably paid for a lb of fat), and the meat itself was meh. Whole Foods charged $12/lb and it was noticeably better. Same story with the short rib I got last month...almost half the price at Whole Foods and experienced better or the same quality. The funniest is the stock bones...$15 for a small pack. You'd need two to make any volume of stock, (so $30), and the same amount of bones would be $10 at the farmers market. I love supporting local places, especially high-quality butchers/groceries. I really do. But there comes a point when you have to ask if you're getting ripped off. With meats DOUBLE the price of another grocer that itself has a reputation for being expensive, it starts feeling like you're being taken advantage of. For what it's worth, the little old lady in front of me almost had a panic attack when they rang her up. I would've bought her groceries for her, but I suddenly realized that me buying a couple pounds of chuck roast and 10 marrow BONES to make stock with would already have me above $100. I saw another person put back cookies because after tax they were $7 each. Sorry, guys, but I'm out.

The best restaurant in Bethesda. I go there fairly regularly for lunch and it never disappoints…read more The prices are incredible for the area and it's home to my favorite burger. Employees are always kind and helpful. I can't speak of it highly enough.

Great shop that has excellent fish and across the street is the companion store, Butcher,s Alley…read more They are both expensive but quality can't be beat and staff is knowledgeable too. Prepared foods at both places are excellent!