This unassuming little market is amazing. They have a butcher counter where they'll cut beef or…read morepork to order. They also make their own sausages, which I haven't tried yet. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They advised me to buy smoked pork ribs and chistorra sausage in place of Tasso ham and andouille for Cajun red beans. It's better than the authentic version. They have excellent Portuguese olive oil and lots of Brazilian products.

Very goo store and Portugal born owner. Quality of products. I got lamb, oils, spices, mineral…read morewater and other european item

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.

Excellent fresh pastas and sauces bursting with flavor. The Spinach Fettuccini was cooked perfectly…read moreal dente in 2.5 min and paired well with the Basil Pesto Sauce with pine nuts. I tossed in some fresh balls of mozzarella cheese and loaded in veggies - zucchini, carrots, broccoli, bok choy, and cauliflower. Bon appétit! A pound of pasta is roughly $7-8 while the sauces are around $7. You can choose the quantity of pasta, 3/4 pound of pasta was more than enough for my hubby and I and doubled over for another meal. I would probably go with the 1/2 pound next time. Highly recommend getting some fresh pasta to make at home along with some sauce!

If you want fresh specialty pastas and classic and unique raviolis, Eastern Market Grocery is the…read moreplace to go (their generic name has kept them off the radar, but no more!) If you want spinach fettuccine, dry egg pasta, chocolate or pumpkin ravioli, this is the right place. They also neatly list all of their ingredients right below, for those of you with allergies. 20 raviolis, and 15 flat pastas! This is Eastern Market, so the prices are all relatively expensive (but this is a specialty shop in a metro accessible, safe neighborhood, so quit complaining). I paid $6/lb for some basic cheese stuffed tortellinis, $5'lb for fusilli, $6-7/lb for spinach fettuccine, and up to $15/lb for some of the more exotic raviolis or pastas. They sell a variety of pasta sauces in small tubs (Pesto, approx $6, puttanesca or marinara are $5 or less per tub) and have a good selection of olive oils behind the counter. The sauce tubs are at least 2 cups worth of sauce.They also have a wide array of local coffees if you're needing a pick me up. Oh, and before I forget, they have over a half dozen variety of olives! OLIVE CONVERTS AND LOVERS UNITE! (see: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/6gV8D6u5ZFL1DQUg8oL6zg?select=UGw-xxtHS1MHfngGtjODlw) And they sell pizza dough too! and grape leaves, humus, and cornichon! 4.5 stars! Location: Eastern Market Grocery is inside the South Hall of Eastern Market, across from the cheese guys, next to the delicatessen. $10 Credit card minimum

This is an authentic shop in Chinatown: definitely worth a visit for dried Chinese herbs,…read moremedicines, and other goods! If you get a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal prescription, consider filling it here! I had been going to a different herbal shop in Chinatown, but I will always come here from now on. What I needed was much more affordable here. Aside from filling prescriptions, they also have some prepared over-the-counter medicinal ointments, lozenges, etc. that don't require a TCM doctor prescription. You can ask if they have something to help with whatever is bothering you. If you don't need medicine, they also have some dried goods available in bulk jars if you know what you want for cooking/eating (e.g. goji berries, dried red dates, preserved fruit/wah mui), as well as tea and snacks (Chinese crackers, cookies, moon cakes!), cooking sauces, preserved goods/condiments, and noodles. It is a small shop with mostly dried preserved medicines and ingredients, but they have a curated selection of other goods (all dried or canned/bottled). Their prices on everything that I purchased were extremely fair. The owner was so kind and friendly. We had a sweet conversation, although we were speaking in English and that is not her primary language. Cash only.

AUTHENTIC BRAZILIAN FIND: This is the best place around to get authentic Brazilian food and…read moregroceries. They stock a wide range of items you simply won't find in other grocery stores in the DC area, which makes it a go to if you're looking for specialty ingredients. The prepared food is excellent and tastes truly authentic. It's clear they take pride in doing things the right way. From what I've seen and heard, it's highly regarded by the many Brazilians in the local community, which says a lot. If you want the real flavors of Brazil, you've found it! Or actually, I found it for you :)

My husband and I actually drove 40 minutes to go to this market because we wanted to make a gift…read morebasket with authentic, Brazilian items for a friend for Christmas! This market is the quintessential corner type market. It has a nice assortment of items, as well as a space to actually order and purchase food items. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The store had a lot to offer.

I came in just to buy a coconut water, and somehow that turned into one of the most frustrating…read morecustomer service experiences I've had. I stood there waiting while multiple employees looked right past me and never acknowledged me. It honestly felt like I was invisible. A simple "We'll be with you in a minute" would have gone a long way, but instead I was completely ignored. Eventually I got my coconut water, but by then the experience had already been ruined. Good customer service doesn't cost anything, and customers shouldn't have to work just to get someone's attention. I won't be coming back unless they start treating people with more respect. (I am black)

My wife and I stopped off here on the way home from looking at granite countertops in CollegePark…read more I had been hoping to pick up some Korean spices (flakes and paste), and sadly their collection of Korean food was paltry. But nothing else was paltry. A huge collection of produce, aisles of dried beans and bags of rice, and collections of Latino dried spices to beat the band. I was happy to fill in the home collection of dried peppers and hibiscus flowers Not likely we will intheneighborhood again any time soon, but if I am I would stop here for sure

I have never actually been here physically, but my wife and I have started to order from here…read morerecently. The sandwiches have all been so good that we will keep ordering here...the spicy chicken one is excellent. So happy we found Magruder's.

First opened in 1875, Magruder's is the last store within the chain grocery store under the same…read morename. In Chevy Chase D.C., Magruder's feels like a small town store with free parking in the back and a deli in the liquor section that sells a tasty $8.99 Italian sub. The store has two rooms. One has fresh produce, jams, and other grocery items. The larger room has a massive liquor, wine, and beer collection. Customers could easily spend an hour browsing all the bottles.

Cute little market with a ton to offer. Customer service is helpful. You kind of need to know what…read moreyou're looking for and just ask. There are a lot of deli items in various locations. A lot is made in house but you kind of need to look. Stand out item is the fresh honey cake! They will cut you whatever slice you want. They got a huge pelmeni selection as well! Some of the best black bread I've found in the area as well.

Great European foods store, can find very delicious fresh cool things here that you can't find in…read moreother grocery stores.

Visited a friend just cross Maple Market, curious about to walk into the store, find unroasted…read moreEthiopian coffee beans $ 3.99 per pound. Asked some question how to roast the coffee beans from store Lady owner and bought little to try. It turns great: easy to roast, good aromatic and smooth taste. High recommend and will buy more again. If they sell fresh brewed this coffee then I will give 5 stars.

Great selection of injera. Small, but it has "exactly what you need."read more

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 selection of fresh meats, along with a frozen section. They carry fresh Benton's bacon! They…read morealso serve hot sandwiches--love the burger and the Italian sub!