FF News / Harvest Blog

Chef Nappo Dishes Out Treats at Best of Washington Party

Jenn — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:15:01 +0000

More than 1,000 Washingtonians piled into the National Building Museum on July 21 to sample and sip some of DC’s best food and drink at Washingtonian Magazine’s annual Best of Washington party. The evening benefited the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and featured signature dishes and libations from more than 60 Washingtonian Best of Winners for 2010. Chef Al Nappo served bacon lollis and chili-lime popcorn to eager attendees who enthusiastically returned for seconds and thirds. This year’s event theme, “The Greatest Show on Earth” certainly had some of the best food in town.

OpenTable’s The Cultivated Plate Spotlights Chef Nappo

Jenn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:39:22 +0000

OpenTable Chief Dining Officer, Caroline Potter, spotlights Founding Farmers and Chef Al’s trip to the local farmers market. Her Q&A with Chef Al highlights the challenges and rewards of operating a successful restaurant that sources its ingredients regionally whenever possible. The Founding Farmers team goes the extra mile to serve delicious food while maintaining a socially and environmentally responsible mission.

Farmers & Fishers Welcomes Microsoft with Cocktail Special

Jenn — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:57:49 +0000

Visit our sister restaurant, Farmers & Fishers, in the Georgetown Waterfront for refreshing libations and a view of the Potomac. Through July 15, purchase any cocktail and flash your Microsoft badge to receive a second complimentary cocktail.

Cocktail must be of equal or lesser value. Limit one per guest.

50 States, 50 Breakfasts – Founding Farmers Wins in The District!

Jenn — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:34:04 +0000

The July/August issue of Food Network Magazine names the best breakfast in every state. Our Fried Chicken, Eggs and Waffles took first prize on the Washington, D.C. leg of the cross-country breakfast road trip. This dish received top marks for being “as eco-friendly as it is delicious.” Founding Farmers uses free-range chicken and eggs, whole wheat flour and antibiotic-free cream and butter to make this popular meal.

We are proud to be recognized alongside some of the tastiest hotcakes, scrambles, grits, waffles, pastries and frittatas in the country.

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

Jenn — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:37:49 +0000

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.

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

Jenn — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:45:30 +0000

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 20^th 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.

Founding Farmers Now Offers A Vegan Menu

asimons — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:51:52 +0000

At Founding Farmers, where our number one priority is a trust and knowledge into the quality of the food that we eat, we are proud to extend this concept to a Vegan-friendly menu developed by Executive Chef Al Nappo in collaboration with VegDC.com and Compassion Over Killing. We have replaced primary protein and dairy-based products with vegan-friendly ingredients to create such exciting new selections such as our “Beefless” Patty Melt, and the Fried “Chicken” Salad with an agave-mustard vinaigrette, a vegan-friendly variation of one of our most popular dishes.

Tempt your taste buds with breakfast offerings all day long like the Chocolate-Porter Stout Waffles; for lunch try the Tofu Fish n’ Chips, and more. We soon plan to unveil a vegan-friendly dessert options in order to properly top off the dining experience for our vegan customers.

Celebrate Style in the City! Shoes & Cocktails and more at Farmers & Fishers

Andrew — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:30:44 +0000

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 Attendees are also eligible to win door prizes, including: A pair of LillyBees shoes from Simply Soles of Georgetown A $50 Farmers & Fishers dining certificate A $10 Lowe’s Movie Theatre Gift Card Brunch for 2 at Farmers & Fishers Follow the updates on Twitter, @ShoesandCocktails or @FarmersFishers, or online at www.shoesandcocktails.com, or www.FarmersandFishers.com.

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

Attendees are also eligible to win door prizes, including:
A pair of LillyBees shoes from Simply Soles of Georgetown
A $50 Farmers & Fishers dining certificate
A $10 Lowe’s Movie Theatre Gift Card
Brunch for 2 at Farmers & Fishers

Follow the updates on Twitter, @ShoesandCocktails or @FarmersFishers, or online at www.shoesandcocktails.com, or www.FarmersandFishers.com.

Join Farmers & Fishers for Spirit Tasting Dinners Next Week

Andrew — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:43:46 +0000

Make Plans to Join Our Sister Restaurant, Farmers & Fishers, for Tequila Week and a Special Scotch Tasting Dinner with Glenlivet!

Reserve Your Seat for Tequila Week’s

4-Course, Tequila Tasting Dinner

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and that means it’s Tequila Week at Farmers & Fishers, May 3 – 9th, when we join with Siembra Azul to celebrate Mexico’s top spirit. Meet Siembra Azul Founder David Suro, a Mexican-born American entrepreneur and life-long tequila connoisseur, and gain firsthand knowledge and insight from this master of tequila while sampling Siembra Azul product. Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo and industry colleagues / guest mixologists will be shaking up special cocktails in celebration!

On Monday, May 3, from 7-9pm, enjoy a fantastic 4-course Tequila tasting and dinner pairing of Latin-American inspired dishes prepared by Executive Chef Stephen Bieker. You’ll enjoy classically inspired flavors with Farmers & Fishers’ hand selected and sustainably produced, farm-fresh ingredients along with premium selections from Siembra Azul Tequila.

RSVP REQUIRED FOR DINNER:
Download the form to secure your place!
$70.00 per guest, all inclusive of taxes and gratuity. Seating is very limited.

Tequila Dinner Menu

Hors d’oeuvres

Chips & salsa with tableside guacamole

1st Course: Salad

Ranchero Salad with Grilled Chicken

2nd Course: Soup

Freshly made chilled Gazpacho

3rd Course: Entree Choices

Mexicali Fish Tacos*

El Diablo Pizza

Latino Style Pork Shank*

*Entrees served with housemade rice-a-roni.

4th Course: Dessert

Scratch-Made Cinnamon Donuts and Traditional-Style Flan

Choice of Coffee or Tea

You are Cordially Invited to an Evening of Outstanding Scotches and Perfectly Matched Cuisine Hosted by The Glenlivet Brand Ambassador Ricky Crawford, on Friday, May 6 at 6:30pm

Your evening will include a 4-course culinary journey of wonderfully prepared farm fresh dishes from Chef Stephen Bieker and his team, paired with selections from The Glenlivet outstanding single malt collection.

Start with hors d’oeurvres and The Glenlivet 12 Year-Old, and with each subsequent specially paired gourmet food course, enjoy an older – 15, 16, 18, 21-year, and a very special, exclusive Glenlivet with dessert.

RSVP REQUIRED: Download the reservation form to secure your space. $80 per guest, all-inclusive of menu, tax and gratuity. Please have your credit card ready to hold your reservation. Seating is very limited; dinner will be held in the Harvest Room.

Glenlivet Dinner

A cocktail reception featuring The Glenlivet 12 Year-Old

Mini Crabcakes

Mini Ciabatta with Garlic Hummus and olive

1st Course: Salad featuring Glenlivet 15 year old

Drag Through the Garden Salad

2nd Course: Soup Featuring Glenlivet 16 year old

Butternut Squash with Ciabatta Crouton

3rd course – Entrée Choices Featuring Glenlivet 21 year old

Grilled Angus Filet

Crispy Duck Breast

Salmon with Tangy Cilantro Butter

Each entrée served with Golden Whippers or rice-a-roni and vegetable of the day

4th Course: Dessert Featuring Glenlivet Archive 21 Year-Old

Trio of Chocolate, Kentucky Pecan and Coconut Crème mini pies

Coffee or tea

Final Toast: Glenlivet XXX Special Tasting

VOTE Founding Farmers DC’s BEST

Andrew — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:32:34 +0000

Washingtonian’s 2010 ‘Best Of’

Washingtonian is collecting the ballots for the annual “Best Of” issue, and we want your vote!
Go to the survey and please fill in ‘Founding Farmers’ in these categories:

Power Breakfast
Nothing says business like fried chicken and waffles and organic coffee. Oh, and grits!
Power Lunch
Whether you’re in the sustainability business, a lawyer, a student, a diplomat, a world banker or just hungry, Founding Farmers is the perfect place for the midday meal!
Best Mixologist: Jon Arroyo
As a true champion of all things cocktail, Jon Arroyo is a great Mixologist, member of the DC Craft Bartenders’ Guild, brand ambassador for Cabana Cachaça and Siembra Azul Tequila and has garnered great recognition and respect among his peers. He mixes up the freshest and most unique cocktails and shares his knowledge with others. He’s the Best Mixologist in DC.

Just put “Founding Farmers” in the ballot’s category space and vote on your other favorite things around town. When you do, you’ll be entered to win tickets to the Washingtonian’s Best of Party at the National Building Museum on July 7.