Founding Farmers Blog

After an amazing first few months serving the Alexandria community, Founding Farmers Alexandria is excited to announce that our patio is officially open for the season! Located in the heart of Potomac Yard, our outdoor seating is the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, weekday happy hour, dinner, or weekend brunch.

What Makes Founding Farmers Ice Cream the Best? The best part about our house-churned ice cream may not be how incredibly delicious it is… well, actually, that is the best part… but the next best part is what goes into our handcrafted ice cream.

As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing, nutrient-packed salad to satisfy your hunger without weighing you down. At Founding Farmers, we’re proud to bring you the best summer salads in the DMV and greater Philly area, crafted with ingredients harvested at their peak from farmers we personally know and trust. 

Join us Father’s Day weekend to celebrate Dads and all they do. We have so many delicious ways to treat Dad this year. Treat Dad to a Steak Dinner Our steakhouse selections are one of our best kept secrets.

As the nation’s capital prepares to host World Pride DC 2025, we are thrilled to welcome visitors from across the globe to our vibrant city. We believe there’s no better way to celebrate community and diversity than through the sharing of honest, thoughtfully prepared food & drink. 

Memorial Day  is almost here, a holiday that for most marks the start of summer and a time of reverence in honor of our nation’s service members. All our restaurants will offer brunch on Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday.

This Mother’s Day, nothing says I love and thank you like scratch-made food (that she doesn’t have to cook) AND chocolate.  MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH TO GO Started in our kitchens, ready to be finished in yours, our Mother’s Day Brunch at Home brings the decadence of our restaurant brunch home with easy step-by-step reheating and light cooking instructions.  

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when spring hits the DMV. The cherry blossoms bloom, the sun lingers a little longer, and suddenly, dining al fresco becomes the only way to eat.

Looking for Easter Eats & Treats? Celebrate Easter Weekend with us at home and in our restaurants with brunch, lunch, and dinner.  Reserve a Table for Easter Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Reserve a table for Easter online in one of our restaurants (or, weather permitting, on one of our patios).

As the warmth of spring begins to bloom, we’re celebrating the season’s fresh flavors with seasonal dishes that will brighten your table and delight your senses. Our very own Chef Joe has created an irresistible menu of spring-inspired Fresh Catch Entrées and Crop List Sides.