Enjoy Founding Farmers’ homemade potato chips with a duo of romesco and green goddess shmears or Farmers & Fishers’ chocolate-dipped bacon lollipops as you watch stage performances by local musicians and entertainers, or peruse the aisles of art vendors.

On August 10, Jon Arroyo, the cocktail mastermind behind Alembic Cocktail Catering and the Founding Farmers and Farmers & Fishers mixology programs, served a signature cocktail at the James Beard House in New York City.

A handful of Washington, DC’s most talented chefs and mixologists, all RAMMY nominees, presented their dishes at this prestigious event. Jon served his RAMMY cocktail, “Play It Again, Jim.” The unique twist on a traditional daiquiri is made with Jim Beam Rye Whiskey, lime juice, Luxardo Maraschino, grenadine and Angostura bitters.

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

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.

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

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.

A special added attraction for guests at Farmers & Fishers will be Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo behind the bar, Wednesday through Saturday nights—mixing up your favorite cocktails!