European Gourmet & Deli — Attraction in Alexandria

This has been my secret gem for many many years. The original location is in McLean and a few years back they opened another one in Del Ray (Alexandria). They sell the best black bread. It's hearty and healthy with no additives. They also sell buckwheat which is of the healthiest form of grain one could eat. For those who want a great quick dinner when they get home, go for the frozen chicken and veal pelmeni. Just boil them for 3 minutes and you have yourself a quick lunch or dinner. Russian gourmet also offers a fantastic selection of natural remedies that include extracts that treat stress. Believe me when I tell...

Dishonest business practice. We gave this neat little store an honest try. We came a few times but things didn’t add up. Then I figured out why. Items like cakes are old and items get marked up even at checkout. Pay attention, what it says the price is on the shelf matches the receipt. Here is evidence. We purchased smoked salmon. The price was $11 for the pack, no problem. However at check out they changed the price to over $15. How many other items are priced up at checkout? We won’t be returning. Since there’s an abundance of Russian Gourmet stores in the city I would recommend going elsewhere. Honesty...

If you grew up in Russia (like I did) or have lived significantly in Russia, this place is a goldmine. If you have no Russia connections, there's no point going. However, if you're craving Russian food, this place has it all. It's a small store by Buzz Bakery in Alexandria, VA. It has everything from Russian juice (Mors), carrot salad (amazing!), pelmini, Russian sour cream, Russian sweetened condensed milk, etc. They even have a Russian library and a Russian candy section. If you are Russian, you MUST go here! The only downside is it's a bit pricey, but it makes sense since it's all imported...