For being in the middle of the city, this store has a great selection of wines and other alcohol and a pretty knowledgeable staff who is always willing to help you pick out something to go with whatever you're serving. They also run some pretty good specials on decent wines.
They also have a great selection of cheeses including 99 cent "cheese treasures" the unlabeled leftovers from the day before - take your pick! But the best thing about their small deli is that they are the only store on the upper end of Connecticut Avenue to stock Creme Fraiche.
Other than being super stingy with their empty boxes when you want them to move, the store is great.
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