Washington, DC Food

Good Selection

1. Chevy Chase Wine &…

Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

and more typical selections, sporting a few warm shelves outside, one full of belgians, the other of eastern european lagers, including good ol' nicsisko from montenegro, and maybe the best blonde lager...

2. Schneider's of…

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

stored here, so again, check the website)....for those interested in beer, they've got a pretty nice selection (not huge, but respectable, with some good finds and some in the fridge), and for the amount...

3. D'Vines

Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

knowledgeable staff, good selection, good prices.  They even will have mini-kegs of obscure beers, which is great (not that it is a mini keg, but that there are random beers that they feature...

4. Cheesetique

are great and the prices are reasonable.  The waitress even let my friend taste a wine she had never heard of before without ordering a glass.  The selection in the store is good....

5. Calvert-Woodley…

Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

are the staff selections, the two wines of the week almost always good for the price, a great selection of american wines, bordeaux, and a very good and balanced selection of pretty much everywhere else...

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Good Value

1. Vace Italian…

Well...it's not the best pizza in the world. But it's a store with amazing values and high quality everything. And the pizza IS damn good, as are the caprese sandwiches. Also a good place to get...

2. So's Your Mom

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

recommend the macaroons.  There's also a good assortment (although random) of some gourmet products (crackers, sauces and salsas, the odd sushi-accessory kit).  And, if you need some chopped liver...

3. Maggie Moo's

in.  The whipped cream on the top was delicious.  While good, I think Ill just head to DQ next time for better value....

4. Dupont Circle…

will last six weeks because they are freshly laid. And I really like the creamy feta cheese. Buttery, creamy and so good that I can eat Greek salad for dinner all week!   BUT! There are lots of people...

5. Chevy Chase Wine &…

Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

you have to try it.  Quaranta y tres, (43) , limoncello, really good value cognacs ( Pierre Ferrand at $36). I'm telling you my secrets here and I may live to regret it, but when you come...

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