Where to buy tenderloin near McLean or mail order?

[Anonymous]

The Balducci's butcher will only let us pre-order tenderloin for Christmas dinner if we order the pre-cooked one. Pre-cooked is a no-go for us, and although they assure us there will be plenty available without pre-ordering, we are not willing to risk running around on the 24th trying to find a main course.
We've thought about the Organic Butcher in McLean or Allen Bros mail order. Any other suggestions?

[Anonymous]

Costco

[Anonymous]

Organic butcher.

[Anonymous]

You can order one through Whole Foods, but only a whole tenderloin (3.5-5 lbs). Last year we did that and then asked them to divide it and just give us 2.5 lbs when we picked it up. It was no problem at all. Unfortunately, this year we live near a WF without a butcher (Tysons), so I don't know what we're going to do. I guess I'll just chance it?! Anyone know if the Vienna location has a butcher?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Costco

+1

[Anonymous]

Whole Foods in Clarendon.

[Anonymous]

Costco, Whole Foods in Tysons will do it if you ask. Also, try Fresh Market in Vienna, they had tenderloins out for Thanksgiving, I'm sure they will have some for Christmas.

[Anonymous]

Costco, or venture in to Eastern Market

[Anonymous]

Wegman's

[Anonymous]

Is there a Wegmans near McLean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Costco

+1

+2. I bought one yesterday. They range from 4-6 pounds or so. $20/lb. I've gotten them before and they are excellent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a Wegmans near McLean?

One or 2 in the general vicinity of Dulles, as far as I know. And no, that's not grocery shopping distance from McLean.

[Anonymous]

Harris teeter

[Anonymous]

Try the Lebanese Butcher in Falls Church

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a Wegmans near McLean?

There is one in Fairfax -- its not too far -- better than mail order.