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Tune in Saturday to See Chef Al Nappo Dish on NBC

Jenn — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:26:07 +0000

On Saturday, April 16 Chef Al Nappo will demo a few Founding Farmers favorites on NBC. Watch and learn as he prepares his famous bacon lollis, juicy plank salmon with an apricot glaze, and a delicious caramel sauce. All recipes pair well with Founding Farmers Rye distilled by Wasmund’s and sold exclusively at Founding Farmers.

Chef will appear on LX TV (on NBC) at 7:30 pm and again at 1:00 am following Saturday Night Live. Don’t miss out on his secrets to the freshest farmers’ plates.

Viewing Party: Founding Farmers on Food Network, Jan 3 at 10PM

Jenn — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:43 +0000

On Monday, January 3, Chef Robert Irvine will showcase Founding Farmers’ Devil-ish Eggs Combo for The Best Thing I Ever Ate reinvented classics episode. Chef Irvine sampled the decadent snacks while visiting Washington, DC.

In June, a Food Network crew spent the afternoon at Founding Farmers capturing the preparation process from peeling to plating. Executive Chef Al Nappo revealed his tricks for reinventing this classic family dish by adding fresh lobster, crab, smoked salmon and a few secret ingredients that make the filling so unforgettable.

Join us for a viewing party at the Founding Farmers bar on Monday, January 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 pm. The episode begins at 10:00 pm, so pull up a bar stool and sample one of the complimentary Devil-ish Eggs we’ll be dishing out throughout the show.

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. We hope you’ll join us on January 3 to enjoy this reinvented classic dish.

Washington’s Best Food and Cocktail Pairings at Spirit of the Festival

Jenn — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:04:53 +0000

Herb-crusted rotisserie chicken paired with the Dolores Dulces cocktail, a soon-to-be menu feature

Founding Farmers is one of just five restaurants to be showcased at the inaugural prelude event to the International Wine & Food Festival in February. On November 30, Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo and Executive Chef Al Nappo will team up at Spirit of the Festival and use Patron XO Café to create a unique cocktail and food pairing. This week, the duo gave DC food journalists and bloggers a first taste of the pairing.

The Dolores Dulces cocktail features Patron XO Café, cognac, cherry brandy, egg white and a garnish of fresh grated nutmeg. The rich and delicious concoction pairs nicely with Chef’s herb-crusted rotisserie chicken with Maryland kale, cabbage and pears sautéed in Patron XO Café. Founding Farmers will feature the Dolores Dulces for a limited time after the competition.

A Food Fight for DC Central Kitchen

Jenn — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:39:14 +0000

This Thursday at 6:00 pm, Founding Farmers will join dozens of Washington’s most popular restaurants at the Capital Food Fight, a unique and exclusive fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen. Chef Al Nappo will dish out seasonal butternut squash and mascarpone cheese ravioli with sage butter sauce.

The evening is sure to pack an exciting punch as celebrity chefs, Anthony Bourdain, Tom Colicchio, Michael Mina, Eric Ripert and José Andrés host and judge this epic food fight.

Founding Farmers Serves Key to the Cure Fundraiser

Jenn — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:09:18 +0000

On Thursday, Founding Farmers and sister restaurant Farmers & Fishers will support Suburban Hospital’s Key to the Cure fundraiser at Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase. Executive Chef Al Nappo will serve Founding Farmers housemade potato chips with shmears, and chocolate-covered bacon lollis from Farmers & Fishers. Eighteen other participating restaurants will also serve tasty treats to philanthropic shoppers from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Couteaux Review Honors Founding Farmers

Jenn — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:39:50 +0000

On August 26, Jason Kwon Director of Couteaux Review, presented Executive Chef Al Nappo and Founding Farmers with a Certification of Sustainability. Couteaux Review recognizes outstanding restaurants and chefs across the country for excellence in environmental sustainable practices within the industry. Founding Farmers, DC’s Greenest Restaurant, is one of only nine eateries in the metropolitan area to receive this honor to date.

Jason Kwon Presents Chef Nappo with the Award

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.

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.