Founding Farmers has won “Best Cocktail Menu” AND “Best Brunch” in Express Night Out‘s Best of 2011 reader poll. Many thanks to everyone who voted for us this year!
The second time around was a charm for Founding Farmers at last night’s RAMMY Awards ceremony. We’ve been a finalist in the Beverage/Mixology Program category for two years running now, and Executive Bar Chef Jon Arroyo was all smiles as he accepted the 2011 award last night. (That’s him pictured below with a few good friends from the marketing team.) Congratulations, Jon! And kudos to all of the RAMMY winners — see the complete list at the RAMW website.
VSAG Principal Dan Simons with recipient, Lily Belter
Soon the school year at George Washington University will come to a close, and one student in particular has VSAG, Founding Farmers and Farmers & Fishers restaurants in her corner, with a $5,000 scholarship to help get her closer to her BBA from the GW School of Business in 2012. Lily Belter was selected as the first recipient of the new Scholarship for Sustainable Hospitality, and over the next four years four other students will be selected to receive the $5,000 prize.
Last fall, VSAG Principal and GW School of Business ’92 alumni Dan Simons presented the award to Lily at Founding Farmers in Washington, D.C., just two blocks from campus. VSAG Principals Dan Simons and Michael Vucurevich have committed to to continue awarding this scholarship for a total of five years, seeing the scholarship as a way of not only helping to support a bright future for a student that will make very positive contributions to the preservation of the earth and our environment, but also as a way to give back in support of the GWU community. ”We’re really proud to see someone as accomplished and as motivated as Lily be our first Scholarship for Sustainable Hospitality recipient. It’s encouraging and fulfilling to know that issues of earth-friendly practices are as important to the next generation as they are to us,” offered Simons. Both Dan and Mike have greatly influenced and contributed to more sustainable practices and awareness through the restaurant community (and beyond) in D.C. since launching Founding Farmers in 2008, the region’s first LEED Gold Certified Restaurant, and one that continues to draw thousands of guests a week.
Stop by Founding Farmers March 18-27 as we celebrate Virginia Wine Week: Love by the Glass. Indulge in the fruits of the labor of local Virginia wineries such as the aromatic and fruity 2007 Horton Viognier hailing from Orange County or the luxurious bubbly 2009 Kluge Estate Albermarle Rosé of Charlottesville. So come by Founding Farmers this week because the best in food deserves the best in wine.
The people of DC have spoken and Founding Farmers has once again been crowned Best Brunch in Washington! If you have yet to stop by for some of our award-winning brunch selections make a reservation today; our famous Fried Chicken, Eggs and Waffles as well as the fan favorite Nueske’s Apple Smoked Bacon cannot be missed. And with our breakfast menu available 7 days a week, you can delight in DC’s Best Brunch everyday!
Show some love for your favorite DC spot by voting for us in one or all four categories. Voting closes on March 15. Founding Farmers is also nominated for best brunch on Best of Metromix Washington, DC.
Thank you for your response to the special preview invitation for Potomac’s Founding Farmers. Our front desk staff will be in touch to confirm your reservation via email, in the next 48 hours.
The December issue of Washingtonian highlights the 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards. Founding Farmers is a favorite American restaurant among Washingtonian readers this year. We are proud to see true food and drink, produced and inspired by American Family Farmers is still a winner in The District. Congratulations to the other 2010 Readers’ Choice restaurants and good eats to all!
