A Beautiful Butcher’s Shop
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, December 9th, 2010
My hunt for good meat and cheese usually leads me to Wegman’s. I was lucky enough to check out The Butcher’s Block in Alexandria yesterday, and experience the European feel of this amazing meat and cheese market. The Butcher’s Block has walls of wine, dry goods that you can’t find at grocery stores, and cheeses and meats that are fresh and plentiful.
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The smell of fresh baked bread made me hungry although I had just had lunch, and there were several wine gifts I thought would be great for my friends or sister. The Butcher’s Block offers several wines at a great value, a fridge full of sparkling wines, and a unique selection of Belgian Beers.
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Ham, seafood, and poultry fill the butcher’s case and specialty mustards and pastas are displayed at the front of the store. A few small tables covered with blue tablecloths and topped with tea light candles beckon you to sit and people watch while you enjoy a goat cheese sandwich and glass of wine.
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Whether stopping in to pick up cheese and bread for a picnic, grabbing a baguette sandwich on your lunch break, or picking up late-minute gifts for friends and family, The Butcher’s Block is a fresh, cool, and cozy place for all things wine, cheese, and meat related.
1600 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-894-5253
-Liz Stevenson
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