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Founding Farmers’ Dan Simons Receives George Washington University Business School Award

Jenn — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:34:50 +0000

A huge congratulations to Dan Simons, principal of VSAG and managing partner of the Farmers Restaurant Group, for being awarded the inaugural “Business Gives Back” Distinguished Alumni Award by the George Washington University School of Business. A 1992 graduate of the GWSB, Dan was recognized at a ceremony this past weekend celebrating the school’s commitment to teaching responsible business practices and empowering students to create positive social change.

Dan’s commitment to successfully incorporating sustainable practices into the Founding Farmers business model is forward-thinking and inspiring to his peers, Founding Farmers’ employees, and guests alike. His dedication to GW runs just as deep: last year he launched a five-year, $5,000 annual scholarship to a student in GW’s sustainability program, in order to encourage a new generation of responsible business leaders.

We’re proud of you, Dan!

FOUNDING FARMERS WINS “BEST COCKTAIL MENU” & “BEST BRUNCH” IN EXPRESS NIGHT OUT’S 2011 READER POLL

Jenn — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:27:26 +0000

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!

Founding Farmers Voted 2011 “Hotty”

Jenn — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:28:53 +0000

Founding Farmers has been named the hottest D.C.-area restaurant in the first Hot 99.5 Hottys Awards. Many thanks to everyone who voted for us!

Founding Farmers Wins Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Award

Jenn — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:15:47 +0000

Founding Farmers, the Greenest Restaurant in Washington, DC, is one of only two restaurants in The District to receive the Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Award in 2010. The annual awards recognize outstanding businesses and organizations for their environmental stewardship, innovative best practices, pollution prevention and resource conservation.

General Manager, Paul Chin-Fong, accepted the award at a presentation today at the K St. location of Busboys & Poets. Read the Founding Farmers award-winning case study for more detail on the restaurant’s environmental practices.

The full list of award recipients and photos from today’s event are available on the District Department of the Environment Web site.

Mayor Fenty and General Manager, Paul Chin-Fong

Last Day to Vote for FF in City Paper’s Best of D.C.!

Andrew — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:20 +0000

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!