2 Best Restaurants in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

An ultramodern take on the old-school farmhouse, Founding Farmers has been a popular choice for both tourists and locals. The restaurant is known for its sustainable and local sourcing. The wide-ranging menu includes everything from handmade pasta to burgers oozing with a variety of toppings. Farms from all over the country provide most of the fresh vegetables, beef, poultry, and fish. Bonus: it's one of the few standalone restaurants in the city offering breakfast from Monday to Friday. 

A global menu representing the different flavors brought to D.C. by immigrants is the theme behind this casual eatery near the White House. The menu takes you on a virtual trip around the world, serving dishes like West African gumbo bowl and Vietnamese Banh Mi with Caribbean spices. Don't miss out on brunch serving global-inspired creations like shrimp arepas and shakshuka. The restaurant is also a hub for immigrant rights programming, headed by Venezuelan star chef Enrique Limardo, a staunch supporter of the cause.