Archive for the ‘Green Design’ Category



Founding Farmers Wins MAC Retail Project of the Year

Mid-Atlantic Construction, a bi-monthly magazine for the regional construction industry, has recognized Founding Farmers as the Retail Project of the Year. Projects were recognized for achieving the goals set forth by the project team, overcoming significant challenges, adopting innovative approaches, executing exception design and craftsmanship, and displaying strong teamwork. The jury was made up of architects, engineers, and general contractors.

The award ceremony will be on December 11 in Baltimore; the awards will be features in the Winter 2009/2010 issue of Mid-Atlantic Construction.

December 1st, 2009

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Founding Farmers in Dining Green Video

Dan Simons on PlanetForwardGWUMadeline Twomey and Juliette Dallas-Feeney sat with Dan Simons recently to talk about going green in the restaurant business. The George Washington University students are part of a reporting class that uses advanced multimedia platforms to create stories about sustainability and going green. The two spent some time in the restaurant filming the interiors, our recycling and composting separation system, our in-house water superfiltration system, and of course, spent some time checking out our food!   Check out the video, Serving Up a Platter of Green, after the break.   Great job Madeline and Juliette!

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November 15th, 2009

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Founding Farmers & Cabana Cachaça Celebrate Brazil

FF Mixologist Josh Tugjnuam

FF Mixologist Josh Tugjnyam

On Labor Day Monday (9.07) Founding Farmers Mixologist Josh Tugjnyam appeared on the WUSA9 morning show and prepared the official cocktail of Brazil – the caipirinha – in celebration of Brazilian Independence Day.   FF Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo is the DC Brand Ambassador for Cabana Cachaça the upscale double distilled Brazilian Rum that is the key ingredient in the caipirinha.  Jon was away on holiday, so Josh stepped in to shake up some great cocktails.   See the video for yourself, and the food demo with Farmers & Fishers Sous Chef Mario Pineda, who prepared the very popular Heritage Truck-style Fish Tacos. No holidays for busy restaurants!

September 11th, 2009

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Gold Key Hospitality Awards Recognizes Founding Farmers

Hotel Magazine’s annual Gold Key Hospitality Awards issue features  Founding Farmers as a finalist for their 2009 Casual Dining Restaurant Award. The award recognizes design firms who have done the most innovative work on hospitality renovations or new builds. Congratulations to CORE and the Founding Farmers design team for their creative vision and success with DC’s Greenest Restaurant. Read full article »

August 27th, 2009

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Architecture & Design Community @ FF

On July 29 a group architects and designers gathered with hosts Lucive Lighting at the restaurant to check out the space (and the lighting design!)  and they had a great time.   Our community tables are perfect for groups of up to 12 and if you’re interested in arranging a special dinner or reception for a larger group, we’re happy to accommodate.   See the pics and information from DC design Blog.   We appreciate the support of our award-winning design and love to share it!

August 14th, 2009

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