A great grocery store is less about luxury and more about whether it fits your weekly rhythm.
Wegmans
Wegmans in Fairfax is a large-format grocery store with extensive everyday groceries, prepared foods and specialty departments.
It's particularly useful when one stop needs to cover groceries, dinner and something ready to eat.
Trader Joe's
Fairfax has a Trader Joe's on Main Street, while Arlington shoppers have the Clarendon location. Trader Joe's Trader Joe's
The appeal is the curated selection and strong private-label lineup rather than the sheer size of the store.
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter in Arlington offers a full supermarket setup with produce, meat, seafood, bakery, deli and prepared foods.
Whole Foods
Arlington shoppers have Whole Foods locations in Clarendon and Pentagon City. Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market
The Pentagon City location is particularly convenient if you're already moving through the National Landing area.
The real luxury here isn't a particular brand. It's having a grocery option that fits naturally into your route home.
