Founding Farmers Blog

June 4, 2025 Food

Alexandria’s New Favorite Patio Has Arrived at Founding Farmers

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.

May 28, 2025 Drink, Food

Our House-Churned Ice Cream

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.

May 23, 2025 Food

Summer Salads That Celebrate the Season

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. 

May 19, 2025 Drink, Food

Celebrate Dad with Our Brunch, Steak Dinner, Drinks & More

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.

May 8, 2025 Events

Celebrating World Pride DC 2025? Here’s Where to Eat Close to the Festivities

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. 

May 2, 2025 Events, Food

Memorial Day Weekend with Us

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.

April 16, 2025 Drink, Food

Treat Mom This Mother’s Day with Brunch at Home

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.  

April 7, 2025 Food

Patio Season is Calling! Join Us at Founding Farmers

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.

March 25, 2025 Events, Food

Order Easter To Go This Year

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).

March 20, 2025 Food

Get Hooked on Spring’s Finest Scratch-Made Food: Today’s Fresh Catch & New Crop List Sides at Founding Farmers

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.

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