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Jon Arroyo Featured in James Beard House Dinner in NYC

Jenn — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:59:34 +0000

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.

Meet Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo

Andrew — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:50:53 +0000

Our own Jon Arroyo, Chief Mixologist for Founding Farmers and Farmers & Fishers, is going to be behind the bar at Farmers & Fishers Wednesday through Saturday nights mixing up a storm of hand-crafted cocktails. Join him at the Washington Harbour, just down the street from Founding Farmers, and have him make you a classic cocktail, pick a new favorite from the Farmers & Fishers menu of original recipes and Tiki specials. Or, you could even try to stump Jon with a special suggestion!

And don’t forget that Jon and Founding Farmers are rewarding Earth Aid members for saving the most energy by Earth Day (April 23) with a Mixology Class for Eight – check out the details at the Earth Aid Blog.

Founding Farmers & Cabana Cachaça Celebrate Brazil

Jenn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:32:36 +0000

FF Mixologist Josh Tugjnyam

On Labor Day Monday (9.07) Founding Farmers Mixologist Josh Tugjnyam appeared on the WUSA9 morning show and prepared the official cocktail of Brazil – the caipirinha – in celebration of Brazilian Independence Day. FF Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo is the DC Brand Ambassador for Cabana Cachaça the upscale double distilled Brazilian Rum that is the key ingredient in the caipirinha. Jon was away on holiday, so Josh stepped in to shake up some great cocktails. See the video for yourself, and the food demo with Farmers & Fishers Sous Chef Mario Pineda, who prepared the very popular Heritage Truck-style Fish Tacos. No holidays for busy restaurants!