Pleasures of the Table blogger David Smelson noticed our rankings in the Washintonian’s Reader Reviews (thanks to David for not thinking we are overrated!) and decided to stop by to see for himself. He has some great photos and even noticed that we do, in fact, make our own ginger ale. Come back soon, David, and try out Chef Melanie’s desserts!
November 22nd, 2009
Dr. 'Bones' Brennan
A few weeks ago we heard from a number of friends and guests that Founding Farmers had been mentioned on the TV show “Bones.” Well, we searched the net and went to the “Bones” web site and could only find clips and previews of an episode called “A Night at the Bones Museum.” Well, since the show is set in DC, and we’ve got more museums with bones than any other city in the world, of course Dr. Temperance ‘Bones’ Brennan would be on a date at one of DC’s hottest restaurants! We were thrilled.
"FF" as seen on Bones
The truth is that they didn’t actually film at the restaurant, and they didn’t actually say “Founding Farmers”, but they said “Founding Fathers,” which is pretty close – and if anyone that watched it thinks it was our restaurant, we don’t mind! Catch the “Founding Farmers” Bones episode online, and then come down to the restaurant and see the real thing!
November 18th, 2009Join us on Monday, December 7 in the Sunflower Room at Farmers and Fishers for the Great Whiskey Debate! Simon Brooking (Scotch Ambassador) & David Mays (Bourbon Ambassador) will be on hand entertaining guests as they partake in a lively exchange about the much debated nuances between Scotch Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey. Guests will learn about the rich heritage for the two spirits categories and have an opportunity to sample and judge for themselves, all while supporting out nation’s heroes through Operation Homefront. A donation of $75 is requested, and each guest will have a chance to taste some of Jon Arroyo’s handcrafted, holiday cocktails; a few flights of Bourbon and Scotch for tasting; and delicious menu offerings from our executive chef, Stephen Bieker.
Space is limited, though, so reserve yours today! http://www.operationhomefront.net/dcmetro
Great Whiskey Debate Invitation
another FF fan!
Kudos to recent guest Gerri Hanus for her healthy lifestyle and for losing 22 lbs and gaining a healthy new lifestyle, too! We’re so pleased she brought a friend to the restaurant and then shared her experience ….you CAN eat healthy and abundantly while at Founding Farmers!
Read her first hand account…and come in to see the other healthy choices we offer.
November 13th, 2009
Whaaahooo!
Washington DC is full of ‘Best’ lists, but today Founding Farmers stands at the top of the Express Night Out’s 2009 food & drink category Best Of list for winning Best New Restaurant and Best Cocktails in Washington, DC! Many thanks to WAPO Express Night Out readers, and to our fans and friends.
Our farmers, chefs, servers, hosts, managers and our mixologists are happy with the news, and we want to make you happy, too! Grab a copy of today’s edition of the Express or print the article from the web site, and bring it down to our little sister’s place, Farmers & Fishers, and show it to your server or mixologist when you purchase a single cocktail, beer or glass of wine, and you will receive one of the same or lesser value on the house.*
This promotion is only good at Farmers & Fishers in Georgetown, where we’ve learned a thing or two from our big sister! Come and try us out – we’re located at 3000 K Street, NW in Georgetown. FarmersandFishers.com
*Purchase of one single cocktail, beer or glass of wine at full price must occur to receive complimentary drink of the same or lesser value. Limit one complimentary drink per person, and this offer is only good on same visit at Farmers & Fishers. Good through Thursday, November 12, 2009.
November 6th, 2009“Sometimes, a girl craves a place that serves an awesome brunch AND dinner. And not just any brunch or dinner….an OUTSTANDING eat-till-you-are-stuffed and then waddle home and lay-down type of meal.”
We’re always happy to see our name in print, and were so happy to see a different kind of review from City Girls World. They were among the first to try out our new breakfast items, for brunch this past Sunday and they loved it!
City Girls World is th
e Urban Girl’s Survival Guide, with a fun, flirty approach to what’s new and interesting and worth exploring in Washington, DC, with topics and tips under headings like ’sexy’, ’smart’ and ’stylish.’ We definitely like to think of ourselves as smart and stylish, with our stand-out menu of dishes prepared with sustainably grown & produced products, and our award-winning space and our.
The sexy part of Founding Farmers? Well, you’ll have to come in and see for yourself.
November 5th, 2009
