These Farmers Can Cook! - Founding Farmers,Tysons, Va

  Every now and then we visit a restaurant that is so good at everything they do,  we can't wait to get back and try more of the menu.  Founding farmers is that kind of restaurant.  We arrived to the restaurant after a trip to Monticello that took way too long.  We originally reserved our table for 6:00 but ended up having to call back and change it for a later time.  The earliest they had was 8:00. Needless tosay we were starved by the time we got seated.
  Their menu is filled with a lot of tasty food ranging from steaks, chicken, pastas, and even meatless dishes. All their food looked like it was top quality.  After all they are owned in the majority by farmers who wanted to get their products straight to consumers to showcase the foods grown on family farms according to their website.
  After long thought and stomach grumblings, I ordered the roasted turkey with mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing.  Rebbel ordered the chicken fried steak and mac and cheese.  Both dishes were very good. Well prepared and well presented. It was so good that we wanted to eat there the next day, but we had to make our way back home.
  Founding Farmers has 5 locations in and around Washington DC. We ate at the one in Tyson's Virginia.  I would suggest reservations.  It wouldn't surprise me if they expand to even more locations in the future.
   You can find them on the web at: https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/

Freestyling Find - Capitol City Brewing Company, Washinton DC

Some of our best food that we had came from just stopping into a place without any research.  Some of the worst food was found by doing that too!  Luckily for us, this time was a home run! We had decided to learn the subway system in Washington to speed our travels. WE took the train to Metro Center.
  As we emerged into the center of town, Rebbel became very hungry.  We started walking down the block and came across Capitol City Brewery.  We decided to give it a try.  After looking at the menu,
I decided to get the crab cakes, and Rebbel got the fish and chips. I got sweet potato fries for an upgrde.  As wewaited for our meal. our waiter brought over a couple of soft pretzels to munch on.  They were unexpected and awesome!
  Our food came out and the portions were plentiful. More fries than a person could probably eat at one setting.  I got two crab cakes that were golden brown and ok, but the star of the show was Rebbel's Fish and Chips.
   Big portion of fish that was hot and cooked to perfection .She was very happy with it and would order it again. I might even order to avoid meal envy! As for the subway, it too was a real winner and we may even take it all the way from our motel next time.  Capitol City Brewing Company is located at the corner of 11th St and H st NW.  Or take the train to Metro Center and walk a couple of blocks.  You can find them on the web at: http://www.capcitybrew.com/index.php