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    Union Meat Company

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    ModerateMeat Shops
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 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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    2 Sisters Deli - Blt

    2 Sisters Deli

    4.2(128 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This place is very popular! My daughter and I stopped by here after visiting the Museum of the…read moreBible. I found 2 Sisters Deli on Yelp and it was within walking distance from where we were. There was a line, but it went quickly. All the ladies are super friendly. There's a decent amount of seating inside, none available outside. They don't have water available for your own water bottles, but they have fountain drinks and other bottled beverages. The cashier told us to go find a place to sit and they'd bring our food to us, but all the tables were packed! When she saw us standing there, she asked if there was any seating available and we told her no. She then took our food from the tray there were going to serve it on and nicely packaged it up for us to take to go. She told us there was a Holiday Inn next door with a courtyard, tables and chairs and places to charge our phones. So we went there! The sandwiches are a very generous size. My daughter got a Brooklyn sandwich which is roast beef, banana peppers, American cheese and thousand island dressing. I got a "build your own" sandwich with roast beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, bacon, mayo and mustard. I couldn't eat all of mine, but my daughter devoured hers! We both really enjoyed our sandwiches!

    If you are visiting Southwest DC or looking to grab breakfast or lunch, this is a great spot…read more 2 Sisters Deli, like most any other deli, has a system where you get in line and order your food. You then pay at the register and wait for your food to be ready. There are tables toward the back and a bit of seating near a window. There is no outside seating unless you take your food somewhere else like the Holiday Inn courtyard nearby (2 minute walk to the lobby then through glass doors opposite the bathrooms) The food is pretty decent. Breakfast: They have your standard breakfast sandwiches. If you are keto, they can make you egg, cheese, bacon in a small cup. I ordered that often, but their homemade biscuits are really good. I like their bacon egg and cheese biscuits and their croissant bacon egg and cheese biscuits are good too. Lunch: Standard fare for delis. Italian subs, turkey sandwiches, etc. You can make it a combo with soda and chips (on display opposite register).

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    Al's Famous Delicatessen - Bulgogi Steak Sub

    Al's Famous Delicatessen

    4.1(27 reviews)
    0.6 miNavy Yard
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    "Al's bulgogi steak sub may be the best sub in the city," said one of my friends who helps cover…read moreD.C.'s food scene. That was enough to convince me to pop into this unassuming carryout spot just south of Barracks Row. First opened in 1975, Al's is now owned by a couple who immigrated from South Korea in 1997. In 2004, they purchased Al's after owning and managing a restaurant in their native South Korea. Now, the menu is a mix of American classics like pancakes and food influenced by their heritage like the bulgogi steak sub. Open every day except Sunday at 6am through lunch, Al's serves all day breakfast like waffles and French toast. They make a variety of subs with care like the bulgogi one, which is one of the best in the city. It's carryout only so there aren't tables or seats, but the benches at nearby Virginia Avenue Park are great for meals. (There's a playground there for your kids.) The bulgogi steak sub is excellent, which is where they shine. Service is also noteworthy. The woman who co-owns the shop is kind and serves her food with a lot of care. To get there, it's about a seven-minute walk from the Eastern Market Metro.

    decent deli with some interesting options. prices are reasonable but not cheap ($15+ for a…read morespecialty sandwich), they accept credit/tap. The bulgogi steak is nice but the sauce is overly sweet. sausage egg and cheese is decent I think it was around $8. service is quick and friendly

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    Speedy Snack - Avocado rolls

    Speedy Snack

    4.9(61 reviews)
    1.7 miPenn Quarter

    Speedy Snack Sushi was the perfect stop for a quick bite after visiting the museum. My wife and I…read moreshared the eel roll, while our vegetarian friend enjoyed a California roll. Everyone was delighted with their selection. The sushi tasted wonderfully fresh, and the rice was tender--not hard or dried out, as premade sushi can sometimes be. The manager or owner was exceptionally kind and friendly and clearly wanted us to have a great experience. Before we ordered, she even offered us a complimentary taste of a shrimp roll. There was an impressive selection at various price points, along with bao buns and steamed or fried dumplings prepared to order. They also carried Japanese beverages and intriguing desserts, including matcha cheesecake. Fresh food, generous hospitality, and plenty of interesting choices made Speedy Snack Sushi a delightful find.

    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!

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