Archive for June, 2010



Chef Robert Irvine to Tout Devil-ish Eggs on Food Network

According to Food Network Chef Robert Irvine the Devil-ish Eggs Combo at Founding Farmers is “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Chef Irvine sampled the decadent treats while visiting Washington, DC and he will feature his delicious experience on Season 4 of the popular Food Network program for a Reinvented Classics episode.

A crew spent Tuesday afternoon at Founding Farmers capturing the preparation process from peeling to plating, and interviewed Concept Developer and Managing Partner Dan Simons about the restaurant’s sustainability practices.

Executive Chef Al Nappo revealed his tricks for reinventing a classic family dish by adding fresh lobster, crab, smoked salmon and a few secret ingredients that make the filling so unforgettable.  His chef tip: Slice a small sliver from the bottom of each egg half, so they lie flat and don’t wobble on the serving board.

Founding Farmers serves up over 1,000 cage-free Devil-ish Eggs each month. From the classic to the three seafood varieties, these gourmet bar snacks are in high demand. According to the film crew, Chef Irvine enjoys his Devil-ish Eggs with a beer, washing down each egg in one bite.

Stop in and sample one or all four varieties, and stay tuned for the Reinvented Classics episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate this Fall on Monday nights at 9:00 pm.

June 30th, 2010

Chef Al Nappo and Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo at Chef’s Best

More than 50 DC celebrity chefs and mixologists turned out to serve their signature dishes for Chef’s Best on June 14. This annual fundraiser marked the 20th anniversary of Food & Friends, a charitable organization that provides food and nutrition counseling to people with life-challenging illnesses.

Executive Chef Al Nappo prepared and served Founding Farmers’ house-made blue crab ravioli in tomato basil butter with goat cheese.  From sister restaurant, Farmers & Fishers, his team also served gazpacho with tortilla strips and chocolate-covered bacon lollipops.

Jon Arroyo, Chief Mixologist for both restaurants and Alembic Cocktail Catering, served a refreshing summer cocktail. The Alembic Summer Punch Royale is a delicious combination of Pisco, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime, lemon and a little sparkling wine.

The chefs, food, cocktails and the auction surely made this a night to remember.

June 15th, 2010