Vignola Gourmet, Rockville

Although homemade prepared meals are the main business at Vignola Gourmet, the chefs also roll out Italian arancini rice balls stuffed with cheese and peas, stack hearty sub sandwiches, and twirl pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. The hand-lettered chalkboard sign keeps track of the kitchen's other recipes, such as classic caprese subs with mozzarella and tomato, as well as tortellini salad and meatballs served à la carte.