"In the heart of Capitol Hill since 1873, this National Historic Landmark pulses with longtime butchers and cheesemongers in the South Hall and a weekend spill of farmers and artists outdoors; Saturdays bring live music, grilled street food, and a mix of heirloom tomatoes and eclectic finds like vinyl records and foot scrubs. I often pick up a wedge of sharp cheddar or a soft-ripened goat cheese from Bowers Fancy Dairy Products and soak in the market’s wacky, wonderful character." - Wendy Pramik