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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.

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.

Tommy Hilfiger’s Guide to DC

Jenn — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:33:57 +0000

a clip from Tommy's guide

Huh very cool….and guess which original LEED Gold, hip and casual farm-fed restaurant was included on his very exclusive list of top places to eat in DC? That’s right…Founding Farmers!

We’re so proud to be in this very distinctive group of dining establishments – some tried and true, some more classically DC than others, and still others like us, the new kids on the block that are turning heads! Thanks Tommy!