Founding Farmers Blog

Looking for the best summer events in DC? There’s something magical about summer evenings in the city — the golden hour light, a gentle breeze off the Potomac, and the anticipation of settling in for a movie under the open sky.

If you’re searching for the best burgers in DC, Virginia, Maryland, or King of Prussia, Founding Farmers is a top-rated local restaurant known for handcrafted burgers made from scratch. Every burger on our menu is built using high-quality ingredients, house-made buns, and fresh toppings prepared daily in our kitchens.

At Founding Farmers, we’ve been handcrafting real sodas with real ingredients—long before “clean” drinks became trendy.  If you’ve ever browsed our drink menu or visited one of our restaurants in DC, Maryland, Virginia, or King of Prussia, you may have spotted something special: our Scratch Sodas.

Founding Farmers is celebrating summer with the best blueberry specials around, featuring nature’s berry best: fresh, wild Maine blueberries. These aren’t your ordinary blueberries – they’re one of only three fruits native to North America, harvested from the fertile Maine coast where they’ve grown naturally for over 10,000 years. 

Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer—and what better way to soak up the last long weekend of the season than with a delicious brunch?  All Founding Farmers restaurants will be open for brunch on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day Monday, serving up your favorites alongside some of our signature summer flavors. 

At Founding Farmers, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest culinary collaboration that comes straight from the ocean to your plate. Our talented Chef Joe has crafted a collection of delicious fish preparations inspired by our partnership with Norpac Fisheries Export, renowned for their commitment to sustainability and quality. 

As the heat of summer reaches its peak, we’re celebrating the season’s vibrant flavors with seasonal dishes that will brighten your table and delight your senses. Our very own Chef Joe has created an irresistible menu of summer-inspired Fresh Catch Entrées and Crop List Sides.

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.