Russian dumplings & more

The 'babushkas' (grandmothers) of Europe's far northern climes have long been famous for their home-cooking of pies and dumplings.

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Russian Gourmet - 1 Jun 2008

Three years ago, Russian Gourmet set up just off the Rockville Pike on Nicholson Lane, behind the Exxon station and in front of Barry's Magic. Perhaps Barry waved a wand in the little market's direction. Because now there are five of them. read more...

The Kielbasa Factory* - 27 Mar 2008

At last there's a replacement for the much missed Polonetz Gourmet - The Kielbasa Factory. And despite its name it sells good Polish doughnuts, a denser version of the ones we're familiar with. Krystyna Ahrens opened the deli just after Thanksgiving in 2007. Now the place is packed. read more...

European Delight* - 21 Mar 2008

There's been a name change, along with a change in management, at European Bazaar, the source for Russian produce on the Rockville Pike. It's now called European Delight. Nothing else has changed - if anything, there's more. The choice of charcuterie in the meat counter is remarkable, from head cheese to a huge range of salamis, keilbasa, moskovskaya and other sausages. And the selection of smoked and dried fish is also good, with different smoked salmons, sturgeon, smelts, selyodka and whitefish prominent. read more...

Saltenas, empanadas & South American eateries - 27 Nov 2007

It seems every country in the world has its portable, pastry-wrapped snack, from England's Cornish Pasty to Jamaica's patties, with tiropitakia from Greece, Indian samosas, Russian pierogi, and pork shui mai buns from China in between. read more...

Far North ingredients on line - 26 Nov 2007

Far North region ingredients to buy on-line. read more...

Polish Delis in NJ - 26 Nov 2007

The Kielbasa Factory in Rockville MD is the area's only market for Polish specialties.. But New Jersey has a huge Polish community. So if you're up for a drive, or want to try ordering something by phone, here are some other sources. read more...

Russian markets - 23 Nov 2007

Russian and East European markets around Washington abound. read more...

Fish - smoked, cured & pickled - 22 Nov 2007

Washington isn't short on sources for the cured, smoked and pickled fish popular in Europe's colder countries. read more...