Farmside Kitchen, a new fast-casual eatery inspired by farm-fresh flavors and sustainable practices, opens today in Chantilly. After a successful debut in Durham, North Carolina, Farmside Kitchen’s new Chantilly location marks its first outpost in the DMV market.
Focused on wholesome, customizable bowls and Americana-inspired cuisine, the new restaurant’s menu offers robust, diverse options to meet guests’ dietary needs while prioritizing partnerships with local farmers and planet-conscious practices.
“In Chantilly, there’s a huge opportunity for our style of food,” says CEO Meg Schiffman. “There’s really no Americana-style healthy food concept around, we feel like we have an opportunity to be first to market and the community seems ready for something like this.”
Guests at the grand opening will have the option to make a donation to Northern Virginia–based Arcadia Farm, a community organization that aims to cultivate sustainable food systems through farming and farming education. Farmside Kitchen will match every donation collected.
“The food is intended to make you feel well — our purpose is to nourish a happier, healthier way of living and that’s exuded through every touchpoint of our brand,” says Schiffman.
Nutritious Offerings
Farmside’s menu is anchored by its signature “Farmbowls” featuring fresh grains, leafy greens, and proteins like grilled chicken, tofu, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Schiffman says The Rancher southwestern chicken bowl garnered 30 percent of sales in Farmside’s Durham restaurant.
Guests can either build their own bowls or choose from nine options that accommodate a variety of preferences, from keto to vegan. Farmbowls run between $9.95 and $11.95.
“The thing that really sets us apart is our diversity and variety of grains and veggies,” Schiffman says. “You can really create a super nourishing, filling bowl.”
Many ingredients featured at Farmside’s Chantilly location come from farms less than two hours away, including hydroponically grown lettuces from Virginia-based Greenswell Growers and vegetables from Parker Farms.
“You can taste the difference,” Schiffman says. “There’s just a difference in the level of freshness.”
A Warm, Modern Experience
Chantilly’s Farmside Kitchen blends rustic and modern design, creating a comfortable, welcoming space where guests can enjoy flavorful, satisfying meals inside or on its patio in the 50-seat eatery.
“We have what we call farmside vibes. It’s that feeling of being really welcome and cozy when you come in,” Schiffman says. “We’ve got these beautiful handmade modern-style quilts on the wall. It’s got a modern farmhouse aesthetic; it’s very warm, it’s very inviting.”
Farmside Kitchen also offers a kids menu with items like the “Little Farmer Bowl,” crispy baked chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and grilled cheese on organic sourdough. Kids meals are $6.45.
“Our thought process around the menu is approachable flavors that taste great and fill you up,” Schiffman says.
Feature image courtesy Farmside Kitchen
Farmside Kitchen: 14385 Newbrook Dr., Ste. 500, Chantilly
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