Updated May 26, 2022. Whether you’re a carnivore-connoisseur looking for a perfectly aged pancetta or just trying to eat meat and shop sustainably at the same time, this region–which combines a love of good food and high-end shopping with farmland roots–has just the place for you.
Oliver’s Corner Butcher Shop
This whole-animal butcher gets its pigs, cows, and lambs locally, so you can count on freshness, but also the cuts that you won’t find elsewhere. There’s an onsite dry-ager, too. 9912 VA-193 Unit 102C, Great Falls
Red Apron
Feel like grilling sausages? Or maybe you want to wrap some vegetables in prosciutto before throwing them on the fire. This is the place for charcuterie, from fresh chorizo and kielbasa to dry-aged pancetta and summer sausage. 8298 Glass Alley, Fairfax
The Whole Ox
Sustainable farming isn’t just good for the conscience and the environment; it makes the meat taste better, too. Besides locally raised fresh meats, customers can take advantage of the charcuterie and prepared food here. Don’t miss the chicken pot pies. 8357 W. Main St., Marshall
The Organic Butcher of McLean
Old school English butcher shops provide the inspiration for this long-loved local classic. The friendly staff cut meat to the customer’s specifications and are happy to suggest recipes. 6712 Old Dominion Dr., McLean
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