Love Found at Founding Farmers

This weekend and throughout this week, three of my closest friends from home are visiting me in DC. Amongst the museums, monuments, and tours of different neighborhoods, I obviously budgeted in time to visit some of my favorite restaurants. About a month ago, I sent my friends the menu from Founding Farmers, explaining to them about how it was one of my favorite restaurants in Washington DC and it was imperative that we go.


When we arrived at the restaurant, everyone was pleased with the decor. We sat in a circular booth near the dessert bar. After looking through the drink menu, we decided that we each would order a different cocktail.

Fraise Fling: Strawberry, Lychees, Organic Vodka, Agave, Prosecco 

Streetcar Named Decanton:Kubler Absinthe, Domaine de Catnon, Mint Syrup, Ginger, and Lime Juice 

La Paloma: Tierra Organic Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit and Lime Juices, Agave Nectar, Topped with Mezcal

The Clementine: Clementine and chili-infused Reposado Tequila, Benedictine,
Lime and Pineapple Juices, Agave Nectar

I ordered the clementine, which was probably the most interesting drink I've ever had. It was extremely spicy, but it was lined with sugar to balance the flavors. After drinks, we ordered skillet corn bread, which is baked to perfection in a skillet as shown bellow.

The bread is crispy and extremely delicious, accompanied by honey butter that is topped with crystalized sugar and sea salt. Each of the main courses were also extremely unique and tasty. My friend Sammi and I both ordered the roasted butternut squash-mascarpone ravioli accompanied by sage brown butter. It was sweet, creamy, and all around delicious.

My friend Ali ordered my other favorite dish, spicy ahi tuna poke salad. With raw Ahi Tuna, Napa Cabbage, Avocado, Fried Wonton, and a Tangy Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette. Additionally, my friend Traci ordered the gouda-cheddar gratin macaroni and chesse, which was also wonderful(probably one of the best macaroni and cheese dished that I have ever tasted). However, the most exciting dish that anyone ordered l was Southern Pan-Fried Chicken. The chicken was fried with white gravy on the side, buttermilk waffles with maple syrup, grilled caramelized vegetables, and a side of macaroni and cheese. As you can see from the picture, it is magnificent. 

I would highly recommend taking a trip to Founding Farmers. Check out the menu here for many more wonderful options!