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.

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See what Farmers & Fishers is doing

in the Georgetown Waterfront

to celebrate all things stylish.

Pink Prosecco, Girlfriends, Shoes & Cocktails…

What could be better?

Now through Sunday, May 30, Farmers & Fishers celebrates all things stylish—shopping, shoes, cocktails and love—and the city of D.C.—to mark the season’s most anticipated movie sequel…

We can’t tell you the name of the movie, but for anyone that loves shopping and girlfriends (and shoes), you’ll know what we’re talking about. (Hint: four very stylish gals, amazing clothes, life, love and shopping.   The lead actress’s initials are S.J.P!)

Join us for our own Style in the City celebration through the week – shoppers, friends and anyone can enjoy $5 Pink Prosecco each weeknight from 4pm-close through Sunday, May 30, and also during Sunday Brunch on the 30th.

Shoes & Cocktails Premiere Night Event

Join Farmers & Fishers on Friday, May 28 for a special “Style in the City” preview night with ShoesandCocktails.com from 5–7:30pm. This event is brought to you by the uber-stylish blog of the same name, by Simply Soles of Georgetown, and Farmers & Fishers.

Celebrate in a private room with your girlfriends in your favorite stylish cocktail attire, and of course – shoes – with Pink Prosecco and the “Style in the City” signature cocktail, light hors d’oeuvres and past episodes of the series that brought every woman’s shoe fantasies to life playing on the flat screen! $22 per person

Since both Farmers locations serve tap water that’s been superfiltered and mineralized through Natura water stations, (and NO bottled water), this was a natural for us. A story in Food Safety News looks into the work UNICEF is doing—please come help us support them this week with your donation.  We’re asking guests to donate $1 per jug of water that is brought to the table and additional donations may be made at the restaurant.

Donations will be accepted at both restaurants through Saturday, March 27, 2010.   Thank you in advance for your support!

From the Food Safety News article “Restaurants Join in Clean Water Project” by Helena Bottemiller:

Next week, waitstaff at restaurants across the country will invite patrons to donate a dollar for their tap water to help UNICEF provide clean water to children across the globe.

Waterborne illness remains the second leading cause of death for children under the age of five–4,100 children die every day from water-related illnesses. Almost 900 million people lack access to clean water and UNICEF’s Tap Project aims to help cut that number in half by 2015.

During World Water Week 2010 (March 21-27), participating restaurants across the country–including top restaurants in Washington, DC and New York–will ask their customers to donate a dollar or more for their tap water to raise funds and awareness for the project.

Vote NOW & harass your friends!

It’s that time of year again! Last year you helped Founding Farmers make the list for Best New Restaurant and Best American Restaurant, but we think we can one-up ourselves this year!
Below are handy links to bring you to the voting page for any (or all!) of the categories we think fit best. Feel free to add more!

Checkout the view on Pennsylvania Avenue NW around the corner from our front door:

Our Sister Restaurant, Farmers & Fishers, Has A Private Room Especially Reserved for Superbowl XLIV Football Fans!

THIS OFFER IS GOOD ONLY AT FARMERS & FISHERS IN GEORGETOWN!

$44 for Unlimited Appetizers, Three Drink Tickets, and Football From 5pm–8pm!

Reserved Table Service:

Three Drink Tickets for Wine or Beer:

Unlimited Appetizers:

Reserve Your Seats Now!

This means the recycled milk jug water carafes on your table have just been filled by your server and won’t ever see a landfill or a recycling center, because they’re washed and sanitized each night so we can use them again.   No waste, no recycling needed, no carbon offsets for water delivery trucks.  Recently, Tack Back the Tap contacted us to join them in their effort to reduce the use of bottled water. Since we’ve been doing it from day one, we immediately signed up!   Check out their information on the reasons behind their movement and join their efforts!