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Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC, Washington, DC

Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC

4.3
4.3
8946 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu beloved by locals and tourists alike, including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes & drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 204 times today

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  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 464-3001

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Joe Goetze

  • Catering

    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.

  • Private party facilities

    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (855) 397-6909

  • Neighbourhood

    Mount Vernon Square

  • Cross Street

    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW

  • Parking Details

    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.

  • Public Transit

    Gallery Place Chinatown<br />Mt. Vernon Square

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,946 people are saying

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

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  1. Yummy

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was just okay … I guess I am expecting more in terms of an experience from a restaurant so widely regarded in DC, but it was just average.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded todayHello. Thank you for the review and for dining with us. I am sorry this visit was not to expectation. I am confident we can give you a great experience and we look forward to you giving us another try. -Tiffany

  2. KaijaH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    All of the food tasted really good and of high quality! We went for Sunday brunch, so it was very busy. Although we made a reservation, we still had to wait for about 10 minutes to be seated. The staff were very friendly and accommodating!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded todayWe appreciate the great review. Thank you for dining with us and we look forward to having you visit again! -Tiffany

  3. JimC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Best ice cream I have ever tasted We'll be back.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded todayAmazing! Thank you so much and see you soon! -Tiffany

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We went there for their Sunday Brunch Buffet. The food was good when it was brought out fresh from the kitchen. They had a tough time keeping up with the demand of food on the buffet tables…some pans were empty and not replenished right away. The dessert buffet had nothing special…If the items were replenished before they were totally empty it would have been worth the price.
  5. SheilaS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    I have been to F&D countless times. The food is usually amazing. I do not know if I just came too early but the food was not good at all. Everything was cold.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 3 days agoThank you for letting us know about your experience. I am very sorry we failed to give you a better visit during brunch. I know our team can do a much better job and I hope you will give us another chance. Again, thank you for your feedback. Usually our food is served hot but, we will work on providing hot food for the buffet. Thank you for binging this to our attention. We hope to have you visit us so that we can provide a better dining experience for you. -Najjah

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was good. Service was slow. We had to find our server a few times.
  7. Morgan

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Farmers & Distillers is very popular spot. You can hardly get into the door without tripping over the bevy of people waiting for a table. I usually brave the crowds because the food is good, and the atmosphere is casual. However on this occasion, my partner and I had poorly mixed drinks that were nearly undrinkable and over-salted food that unfortunately made us both feel unwell after leaving the restaurant. I would guess the place seats close to 200 people, and there are only three single occupancy restrooms, which seems too few. I cannot say a bad word about the service because the staff are moving constantly. Overall, I would look elsewhere for "reasonably priced" farm-to-table American food. Try Unconventional Diner or even Yard House.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded todayHello Morgan. Thank you for the review. I am sorry to read this visit was not to our standards. It is clear we did not have our best food forward this time. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and I will be sure to share this with our kitchen and bar manager. They will ensure our team is upholding our standards for every guest, every visit. We look forward to you giving us another chance. -Tiffany

  8. Usifs

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    The host wasn’t pleasant. I had a reservation at 7:15 and checked in at 7:23 only because there were so many people in the check-in area and I wasn’t sure if there was a line to check-inn or people were just waiting for a table. The host was like “you know you’re late?” I told him that there is a 15 minute grace period and it hasn’t even been 10 minutes, he goes “you’re still late”.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded todayI would love to connect further and get some more details about your experience. This is certainly not our standard. Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. I look forward to helping turn around this impression we left you with. -Tiffany

  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Too loud, too crowded. Unbearable noise level. And I don’t want to share more as this app continues to make me do. In fact this app is more annoying then the noise level and crowd in the restaurant. What’s the problem with a four word review?
  10. cbusfoodie

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We liked Founding Farmers so much we came to Farmers and Distillers for dinner and then brunch the next day. The dinner at Farmers and Distillers was very good and the cocktails too. The brunch was a buffet and a little chaotic because of the number of people. Try as they could there always seemed to be a shortage of pancakes and the French toast was a crunchy cube that I found disappointing. They were also unable to make coffee that day which was almost a deal breaker for my wife. Overall loved the dinner and the brunch was ok (too crowded, not as much focus on breakfast as we would like). The breakfast we had at Founding Farmers was awesome and we would go to 1-2 times per month if it were in our town.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded todayWow, thank you for dining with us while you were in town! I am thrilled you were able to visit 2 of our locations and had a great experience every time. This is truly what we strive for and are grateful for the amazing review. I am sorry though for the few misses with brunch, but so glad it did not ruin the experience. We look forward to you visiting next time you are in town. -Tiffany

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Host staff seemed unengaged, even tired. Once seated, it took quite a while to get a server and longer to get our drinks. My cocktail was delivered 10 minutes before my partners wine. The food was great. The whole experience felt like they were understaffed. It wasn’t horrible but not on par with service you should expect. Really easy to fix the hosting side, teach them to smile and say welcome. That sets the right tone.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Had to go find server initially Whole order wrong- twice! First person had food for 15 minutes before second person
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the ambiance was energetic. Definitely returning soon.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! Would definitely go back again when in DC
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely dinner. Drinks, apps, dinner and our server was great. Shared two cookies for dessert which were underwhelming. I expected much better in size and taste. Will skip dessert next time. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant.
  16. VanessaJ

    Baltimore

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and location! We enjoyed every bite, and the homemade ginger soda was excellent.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you for dining with us, Vanessa! Next time, please try our seasonal scratch soda as well! Today is was passion fruit! :) -Kerry

  17. winydapu

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend as the food is high quality & very tasty. We will go back.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoWe cant wait to have you back! Thank you so much for visiting us! -Najjah :)

  18. JackyA

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good. Service was too fast. I didn’t get a chance to look at menu before our server came to take the Eder. Also, he never introduced himself —at least to me.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoHi, Jacky. I am very sorry service was a little too fast. We do want our service team to be speedy, but not that quick! We will be sure to review with our team and do better next time. Thank you very much for dining with us. -Kerry

  19. MeganP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really fun place, plentiful options on the menu, and incredible food. We especially loved the steak, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and key lime pie.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you for dining with us, Megan! We appreciate your review as well. Please come back to see us! :) -Kerry

  20. TeddoDC

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    After confirming a reservation for an outside table, the host told us upon arrival that they were not serving outside tables because of staff shortages. There were numerous items listed on the menu that the waiter told us were not available. The restaurant's attitude about making any accommodation for food allergies (stated in fine print on the menu) is best described as "go eat elsewhere." They would not make any substitutions (even at an additional charge), but agreed to leave an ingredient out.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoHi, Teddo. Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and clearly, there are some things we need to work on. Allergies are tricky and we never want to put our guests in harm's way, but we also do not want anyone to feel unwelcome. I will make sure your feedback is given to our management team and that we do a better job of explaining our procedures and accommodations in the future. -Kerry

  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Washington DC. Amazing cocktails, delicious seafood, and wonderful donuts and homemade pastries.
  22. Adam

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Restaurant seemed very understaffed. They brought our entrees out without some of the main ingredients (Chicken and Waffle without the waffle, etc.). We told the waiter we were on a rush as we were going to a game and he neglected us for over 15 minutes waiting on other tables to get us our check.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoThank you for your review, Adam. I am very sorry to read that your experience with us missed the mark and that you were delayed from your game. It is very disappointing to learn that our service took away from your dining experience and for the unfortunate mishaps with your meal. I sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to make it up to you and provide a wonderful and enjoyable visit. Thank you. -Najjah

  23. Wazzuski

    New England

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Appears to be related to Founding Fathers restaurants, which is a good thing. You should not be disappointed if you eat here.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoYes, Founding Farmers is our sister restaurant! We are so happy that you decided to visit us! We hope to see you again soon! -Najjah :)

  24. KeithF

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Way too crowded- OT reservation meant an additional 30 minute wait
  25. PaulL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    A little loud for conversations, great selection and quality food

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoThank you so much for visiting us, Paul! -Najjah :)

  26. AlvertaH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    The appetizers were delish; entrées subpar, wait staff bubbly but slow. That simply could be due to the volume of patrons that entered the establishment well after my party of 5 was seated.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoThank you for your review, Alverta. I am terribly sorry that our service missed the mark due to the fact that they were possibly overwhelmed with the volume of patrons in our restaurant. We appreciate your honest feedback and I am happy to read that you enjoyed the appetizers! We hope to have you join us again so that we can provide a wonderful experience for you. -Najjah

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food from a huge menu! The portions were large and the service was good. I’m interested to see places adding a recovery fee along with many increased prices but I’d still return for the overall positive experience.
  28. Suszy

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Visiting DC and used Open Table to help find a restaurant with good location, price, menu and which took reservations. We were not disappointed in our choice! Service was great! Our server was friendly, warm, knowledgeable and efficient. We were a tad sad that the spring rolls were fried rather than fresh, but drinks ( distillery on premise ) and other appetizer and entrees were very good. Interesting and varied menu- something for everyone! Would come again next time in DC!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you found us and thoroughly enjoyed our service. I know our team will be delighted to hear your kind words of praise. We look forward to seeing you all when you are in town next! - Brittany  

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Serve staff was inattentive to our needs and was slow
  30. joeh

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food and ambience very good. Service seemed slow. Wait staff very responsive but did have to get their attention/focus to move meal experience along

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Hi, Joe! While I am glad that you enjoyed our food, I am very sorry the service experience was subpar. We appreciate you alerting us to these issues and look forward to providing a much better experience on your next visit! - Brittany 

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration for my friend. The food tasted amazing as always and the service was great
  32. CLewis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for brunch and it was absolutely amazing! We had a great time! I would suggest an early reservation if going for brunch because it is over at 3pm.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you such much for the great review! We also highly encourage reservations and are so glad you had an amazing experience with us! - Brittany

  33. ChocoTaco

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall a good experience. Staff was very friendly and made great recommendations, the food was good. A few food items were cold from sitting out for so long but the variety was great.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you for the great review and your patience with us! I am so glad you had a good meal with us and that our team made you feel so welcome. We look forward to your next visit! -Brittany 

  34. Natalie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Didn’t really enjoy it. Once we told our waiter we didn’t wanna eat he just ignored us for the rest of the time. We had to look for him for about 15-20 min just to pay.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you for sharing the details of your experience with us, Natalie. I am very sorry for the delayed service during your visit. This is not at all up to par with our service intentions, and I will be sure to share this feedback with our service manager. I do hope you will join us again in the future; I know we can provide a much better experience. - Brittany 

  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Went on a Saturday night and it was not the best experience. While the bar manager was LOVELY, my server was inattentive and my food came out cold. I had to ask three different staff members for water. (Side note the water there is so good!)
  36. Fiona

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The recovery tax seems odd to me. This is legal?
  37. Tasha

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very busy, glad we had reservations. Lots of different food choices, cocktails overpriced, food was delicious and there were many options. I would go again.
  38. MelanieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my fist time visiting this restaurant. I was pleasantly pleased and thoroughly satisfied with the ambience, food, and flavor. I will definitely visit again.
  39. TamalaD

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good brunch! Awesome choices, the food and drinks were absolutely delicious!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoAw Shucks! Thank you so much, Tamala. Hope to have you back soon. -Tiffany

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Waitress was not knowledgeable about vegan options Many items were unavailable including famous kettle corn and chocolate

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC using the Order Online button. Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC is rated 4.3 stars by 8946 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 204 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW

  • Neighbourhood

    Mount Vernon Square

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.

  • Public Transit

    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Joe Goetze

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 464-3001

  • Catering

    Our Founding Farmers &amp; Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.

  • Private party facilities

    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (855) 397-6909

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