Scrumptious! We picked up the Apple and Apple Berry strudel at the Sterling bakery ( not a shop you…read moremust order in advance). Per the instructions given you heat it up for a bit in the oven and it comes out perfect, flaky, full of fruit and not too sweet. Perfect for any time but especially if you want to wow guests with an elegant restaurant quality dessert. I highly recommend.

So, so good!!! Absolutely loved it, the consistency is great, not too flaky but still layered.read more

Went in for a sandwich only to learn they only make them on Tuesday/Thursday. The staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful. I bought Porchetta and house burgers. Made Porchetta sandwiches for lunch and can't even explain how delicious the meat was. It was slices then and had great flavor. Oliver's has quite a selection of deli meats and cheese as well as high quality steaks, chops and sausages. The seafood looked very fresh as well. This is a local butcher shop that should be supported. I had a great experience and will be back.

Should have taken a photo of the cases... alas... it's a smaller butcher, but they try to focus on…read morelocal and fresh offerings. They had some really good looking Mahi Mahi filets that I am kicking myself for not getting, but in talking with the two guys behind the counter, it was just brought in that morning. Instead we got local chicken breast, which at about $7 per lb. Is pretty good for local chicken. Our CSA previously charged $10.99 a lb. And some pork chops to throw on the grill - they were nice thick cuts too! Their different beef cuts looked good and the one guy was talking about bringing in some A5 in the future (admittedly this was a conversation I was eaves dropping on so I don't have details -- but... something to look forward to???) They also have different prepared foods - apparently their shepherd pies were very popular this past week and sold out and they have shaved ribeye that we would have liked for cheesesteaks (alas! Also sold out) It was a Sunday so I am sure they were winding down inventory for the week, but if they are selling out - it must be good, right!?! Bottom line: knowledgeable and helpful staff & good, quality selection - wish they were closer to us, but we will be back anyway!

I always have an incredible experience at Call Your Mother! Whether i'm grabbing a quick breakfast…read morebefore taking little ones to school or enjoying a morning meet up with friends, the vibe (including the music is so energetic and bright). The bagels are always on point! I especially love their seasonal sandwiches. Current faves: the Edgewater, Sun City, and classics toasted with butter, cinnamon, and sugar for the little people. Even in the busiest times, the team is friendly, fast, and accommodating for special requests/variations. They also expanded outdoor seating, which is so nice for families and friends. Love love love this spot!

On a hot and humid day, I decided to try something cold for lunch. I picked the "veranda" from the…read moremenu. It is a plain bagel, with mashed avocado, crushed/chopped pistachios with a sliced hard boiled egg on top. It was an interesting taste; perhaps a a little salty, but the taste grew on me. I liked it and I was full after eating it. One star off because it was a to go order and the person bagging took their time chatting with other employees instead of bagging orders that were ready.

I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I stopped into Arrowine to check out their butter that I have…read moreseen all over social media. I was able to find the butter and some seasoning salt. I saw other reviews about their service not being so great. I did not experience that. They have a pretty extensive collection of wines and cheese. If you are hosting and looking to add some quality cheeses to your charcuterie board I would check out Arrowine.

Extraordinary . Superior service. Wonderful experience. Hidgly recommend. Hard to believe it's…read moredomestic.

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.

To local friends, an entire Virginia community entire McLean community. I was there again last…read moreSaturday a service was excellent quality was really very good I mean the place was so busy there was a line of 20 people outside and everything inside worked like a Swiss clock I mean The butchers the people at the counter through all professional looks like they are former farmer so butchers in Midwest or they came from a farm from West Virginia and Virginia everybody was so knowledgeable and pleasant great service you know I was a friend with the late owner of the prime rib steakhouse on k Street famous all over the world on 20th and k Street DC and it's too bad he's not alive anymore but McLean community know the prime rib cycle he would love to see the place just used to bring home Chicago the big prime ribs by large volume also I was friends with the founder of the Hamilton's restaurant was a German guy who retired Morton's restaurant who retired in Florida then he also passed away there was also another great guy American big success story who became billionaire Blacki you're the famous restaurants hotels Marriott's all over Northern Virginia at one time he was the owner of the Mayflower hotel what's up with his known that he was bringing the best quality beef from the top quality butcher shops from Chicago and then chop them down for his many famous steak houses and hotels in Northern Virginia and Maryland in Washington DC anyway I wanted you to stop race we are very happy as McLean community then we have the organic butcher of McLean in our place I think it's a 4th anniversary now

This place is still the best butcher around, and for a reason. It has by far the best quality meats…read morein all of the DC area, and I've been to all the Whole Foods and other butchers around. The ribeyes, filets, and much more... One thing I love about this place is the uniqueness of the guts. You can get hanger steak, Wagyu, Denver, steak, fresh from the farm lamb tenderloin, fresh from the ranch pork chops that taste completely different... I really appreciate the customer service here as well , the guys are always very friendly and in a good mood . The other important thing here is that you can get very fresh fish, from Icelandic Arctic char to the best tasting Samaan around.

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!