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    Union Meat Company

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    ModerateMeat Shops
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    mmm, bacon...
    Pam Z.

    Authentic DC half-smokes smack dab in the middle of Eastern Market (they didn't drum down their recipe for mass production like some other unmentionables). What is a half smoke you ask? A sausage that is half beef, half pork, smoked, and less finely textured than a hot dog native to DC. Definitely a treat! Pick one up if you're not able to wait in line for the Market Lunch. I also go to Union for their **divine** bacon @ least once a week. Will I most likely have to stop this habit by 30? Yes. But until then, medium-cut skin off smoked bacon is my pig portion of choice. **AND** it's the kind of bacon grease that my chef roommate begs me to keep for cooking. ($3.49/lb I believe) Their pepper bacon is also super tasty if a bit pricey ($3.89/lb) The grease is great for breakfast potatoes, pancakes, or making eggs. Toaster oven @ 350 degrees for 15 minutes, and you get perfect bacon! (I am a klutz and will burn it on the stovetop...or burn myself) Breakfast sausage is sweet and savory, and perfect with syrup for pancakes. Their other sausages are also good, but a little on the big side for me, which leads me to... **Loose country sausage** THIS is the big moneysaver folks. You can get it loose, just brown it and add whatever you do for red sauce and veggies in pasta. Or brown it with breakfast potatoes to make some awesome hash. ($2 something /lb) Eventually I'll make enough money to buy some nice cuts of meat here. Also, Union meat will sharpen your knives! ($3/knife or $10/4 knives) The only con: I'm short (5'2") and sometimes it's hard to flag down a guy behind the counter.

    Best meat ever. Roy and Billy rock!!
    Scott K.

    This is the Best Place to buy meat in DC. The guys who own and work there are super accommodating and helpful. That would be Roy, Billy or D. Tell them I sent you....

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    When I used to live in DC seven years ago, I would come here for a half smoke every time I was at Eastern Market.

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    Canales Quality Meats

    Canales Quality Meats

    4.3(23 reviews)
    0.0 miCapitol Hill
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    I was searching all over the city for some beef ribs on the rack and thankfully came across this…read moreplace. I called and made an inquiry and to my surprise they had what I was looking for. The staff were very friendly and gave me what I needed. I loved how responsive they were when I called, when I showed up in person and the overall service that my sister and I received. I highly recommend supporting their business!

    THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ALREADY CLEAN CHITTERLINGS!!!…read more Let me say this!I use to by clean them yourself chitterlings before they start selling pre-clean chitterlings. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE IN MY LIFETIME OF CLEANING CHITTERLINGS!!!!!!!! I spent well over a 150 dollars for this!!In which pre-clean chitterlings are way more expensive then self-clean.Self-clean you may pay 20 dollars less then the pre-clean ones. I asked the sales associates 3 times are these the already clean ones?they both said yes.I took the chitterlings out the freezer ready to pre-clean them again, anybody who knows about chitterlings,knows that you just don't throw them in a pot without going over them again,because even with the pre-clean chitterlings you my have a bad one slip throw.BUT THESE CHITTERLINGS ARE TRULY A DEATH SENTENCE IF YOU DONT NO ANY BETTER.i have also shared the msg and pictures with the BBB,FDA,They should be fine for selling something like this.If you look at the pictures close up!you will see the hogs rectal area in the pictures.I am begging anyone who buy anything from this vendor BE WARE!!!

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    Half Street Central Farm Market - Metro Microgreens

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    4.6(5 reviews)
    1.0 miNavy Yard

    Of all the farmers markets nearby on a Saturday morning, my partner and I decided on Half Street…read more It's dog friendly and open later than most farm markets (9am-1:30pm) which were two major reasons that led us here. It's right by the Nationals stadium, as well as really great food places like Andy's pizza, sweet green, cava, Rasa, and Atlas brewery. You can truly make a whole trip and afternoon out of it. The market itself has a really nice variety, with some vendors that give out samples. Expect to find fresh local produce, homemade candles, flowers, micro greens, handmade pasta, teas made from tea masters, wild caught fish, uncured meats, raw local honey, and delicious eats on the go like empanadas, sandwiches, pastries and fresh coffee. There's also live music and places to sit in the middle of the market. Be wary of the parking situation. If you're lucky you can find some parking; if not be prepared to park far. It's also right off the green line if you decide to metro instead. Highly recommend Half Street Farmer's Market!

    This half Street market may be small, but mighty when it comes to customer service. Everyone was…read moretruly friendly while I was walking around, even though I really wasn't there to shop, but I found myself buying some kimchi. It definitely helps that there's another market closer to me now, instead of having to go all the way over to the Eastern market. This is definitely a scale down version of the Eastern market, but definitely worth the visit. Ironically, I visited this market and the Easter market on the same day. I really love both of these markets!

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    Call Your Mother - Cream Cheese Bagel

    Call Your Mother

    4.3(263 reviews)
    0.4 miCapitol Hill
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    We came here twice during our most recent stay in Washington DC. We appreciated the variety of…read moresandwiches and thoughtfulness in the prices that reflected increased/decreased toppings. We also really appreciated the friendly service and staff members we came across during our time there. The first day I ordered an everything bagel with veggies and cream cheese -- I took out the bacon and the price of the sandwich decreased by $3. The second time I ordered an egg and cheese everything bagel with avocado and latke. The latke was just okay and didn't add much to my sandwich. The everything bagels were really good as well with plenty of seasoning but I think they were a little tougher for our taste (a perfect bagel would be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but the inside was a little tough and the outside wasn't crispy). For a coffee, two bagels, tax and tip, we paid about $32, so they are a bit on the pricier side. But the staff are very kind to the community. The place gets super busy around 9 am, so we learned to just order online the next time and our food was ready within 15 minutes. Other people and us on the first day were waiting over 20 minutes otherwise for our food, which I know can be frustrating. Very popular bagel shop.

    One of my favs at one of my favs! Although too early on a Saturday AM, I had a taste for tuna…read more Quick visit before the crowd, cheerfully greeted and promptly served. Freshness at its best, always!

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    Speedy Snack - Avocado rolls

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    4.9(55 reviews)
    1.7 miPenn Quarter

    What a pleasant experience! I was going to jazz in the garden and had stopped at a happy hour…read morebeforehand. My original plan was to get some food from near there, but what I had intended to get was totally sold out for some reason. I don't know what's going on with that place, but that's something I will revisit later. This place came up in my Yelp search and I thought the idea of sushi would be a light and refreshing meal. When I walked in I was surprised by how big it was, despite being more of a grab and go type situation. But it was cool to see that they also had bowls and plenty of desserts! The sushi trays were varying prices, mainly depending on the kind of sushi it was. I got the Tuna Lovers sushi for $11, a BBQ chicken bao for $6, and I couldn't help but grab cheesecake! It was two slices (one black sesame, one green tea) for $5. This was surprisingly high quality. It's set up almost like those markets you see in rest stops or at airports, but everything was really good! They also have dumplings and a few other items that are cooked to order, so there is more to them that meets the eye. You can either get a speedy snack or dine in. The staff are also very sweet and offered to heat my bao as soon as he realized I was going to buy it. I didn't even have to pay first. I will most definitely be back!

    We lucked into finding this place looking for something quick and easy…read more Cashier was very friendly and helped answer all of our questions on the extensive menu. Pleasantly surprised at the quality of the sushi and the variety of food they offer. Sushi rolls, dumplings, rice bowls, etc. are already made for grab and go. They can also make them fresh to order. We grabbed the spicy combo platter that came with the eel and salmon. We got hungry so got the shrimp tempura roll as well. The drink selection is diverse and they're reasonable prices around $3. Busy and in a hurry, this fast casual place offers high quality and great tasting good. Very convenient to order ahead or pop in and pick something up for lunch.

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