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Fashion’s Night Out on Friday, September 10

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:07:14 +0000

On Friday September 10, Georgetown will stay up late for Fashion’s Night Out, an evening of style, fashion, shopping and dining for a good cause. Proceeds from many retailers and restaurants, including Farmers & Fishers, will benefit Labels for Love, a local organization that raises awareness for women’s and children’s charities.

From 6:00 to 11:00 pm, come to Farmers & Fishers for specialty cocktails and dessert! Purchase a $5 cocktail card from models promenading the Washington Harbour and redeem it at Farmers & Fishers for your choice of: The Madras Plaid (Cap Rock Organic Vodka, cranberry juice and orange juice) or The Brown Derby (Jim Beam Black, honey syrup and grapefruit juice).

And for dessert…Show your server receipts totaling $100 or more in purchases from shopping in Georgetown that day, and select a sweet treat on us.

September 10 promises to be an exciting night of shopping, delicious food and high-style cocktails!

OVO by Cirque du Soleil Happy Hour Event

Andrew — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:47:09 +0000

Join Farmers & Fishers on Wednesday, July 28 from 6-8pm for a very special Happy Hour co-hosted with the Washington City Paper to celebrate the September opening of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO in DC. Sample the Double Trapeze and the Spider Tight Rope, specialty cocktails crafted by Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo. Upon arrival, every guest will receive an egg with a prize – giveaways include tickets to OVO, free cocktails, gift certificates and more. Correctly answer trivia questions about the show for more chances to snag an egg! With specialty drinks priced at $7, this is just another excuse to come by the Georgetown Waterfront this summer.

Cocktail Special for Microsoft Employees Through July 15

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:03:26 +0000

Welcome to Washington, D.C., Microsoft! Join us at the Georgetown Waterfront for refreshing libations and a view of the Potomac. Through Thursday, purchase any cocktail and flash your Microsoft badge to receive a second complimentary cocktail on us.

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

Alembic Cocktail Catering Hosts Event Planner Open House

asimons — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:35:03 +0000

On June 22, Alembic Cocktail Catering, the brain-child of renowned Farmers & Fishers Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo, hosted an open house in the Sunflower Room. Event planning professionals and DC concierges gathered for a late afternoon of hor d’oeuvres, refreshing cocktails and networking.

Arroyo’s expert mixologists led step-by-step demonstrations and shook up a number of signature drinks including a particularly intriguing concoction (featuring a surprise ingredient, egg whites) dubbed Taste of the World.

Alembic’s fresh fruit daiquiri was another hit made with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and Peruvian rum.

Jon also showcased a new cocktail named Mad Men & Women, which was invented exclusively for clients at a DC-based law firm and inspired by the stylish and retro television drama, Mad Men.

In addition to sampling unique cocktails, a special tasting menu was created by the chefs at Farmers & Fishers, including Ahi Tuna Rollups, Chocolate-covered Bacon Lollipops, Miniburgers and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta skewers.

Jon Arroyo and Farmers & Fishers at Chef’s Best

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:21:54 +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.

Jon Arroyo, Chief Mixologist for Farmers & Fishers and Alembic Cocktail Catering, mixed up 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.

Executive Chef Al Nappo, from sister restaurant Founding Farmers, and his team served Farmers & Fishers favorites gazpacho with tortilla strips and chocolate-covered bacon lollipops. From Founding Farmers, Chef Nappo prepared house-made blue crab ravioli in tomato basil butter with goat cheese.

The chefs, food, cocktails and the auction surely made this a night to remember.

The District Dish Stops By Farmers + Fishers

asimons — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:49:10 +0000

We were thrilled to host the special Memorial Day Weekend segment of The District Dish last week hosted by the one and only K Street Kate! Kate and her co-hosts raved over our enormous Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Burger as well as the infamously decadent Chocolate Bacon Lollipops. The Dish featured special guest Tim Holbert of the American Veterans Center, which organizes DC’s National Memorial Day Parade. We think Farmers & Fishers was the perfect location for the District Dish to recognize those who have sacrificed their lives for our country by enjoying the delicious foods harvested fresh from the fields of hardworking American farmers.

Hope you have a very Happy Memorial Day!

Celebrate Style in the City! Shoes & Cocktails and more at Farmers & Fishers

Andrew — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:29:47 +0000

Pink Prosecco, Girlfriends, Shoes & Cocktails…

What could be better?

Now through Sunday, May 30, Farmers & Fishers celebrates all things stylish—shopping, shoes, cocktails and love—and the city of D.C.—to mark the season’s most anticipated movie sequel…We can’t tell you the name of the movie, but for anyone that loves shopping and girlfriends (and shoes), you’ll know what we’re talking about. (Hint: four very stylish gals, amazing clothes, life, love and shopping. The lead actress’s initials are S.J.P!)

Join us for our own Style in the City celebration through the week – shoppers, friends and anyone can enjoy $5 Pink Prosecco each weeknight from 4pm-close through Sunday, May 30, and also during Sunday Brunch on the 30th.

Shoes & Cocktails Premiere Night Event

Join Farmers & Fishers on Friday, May 28 for a special “Style in the City” preview night with ShoesandCocktails.com from 5–7:30pm. This event is brought to you by the uber-stylish blog of the same name, by Simply Soles of Georgetown, and Farmers & Fishers.

Celebrate in a private room with your girlfriends in your favorite stylish cocktail attire, and of course – shoes – with Pink Prosecco and the “Style in the City” signature cocktail, light hors d’oeuvres and past episodes of the series that brought every woman’s shoe fantasies to life playing on the flat screen! $22 per person

Attendees are also eligible to win door prizes, including:
A pair of LillyBees shoes from Simply Soles of Georgetown
A $50 Farmers & Fishers dining certificate
A $10 Lowe’s Movie Theatre Gift Card
Brunch for 2 at Farmers & Fishers

Follow the updates on Twitter, @ShoesandCocktails or @FarmersFishers, or online at www.shoesandcocktails.com, or www.FarmersandFishers.com.

Tequila Week Tasting Dinner!

Andrew — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:07:28 +0000

Reserve Your Seat for the 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 Siembra Azul Tequila tasting and dinner pairing of Latin-American inspired dishes prepared by Executive Chef Stephen Bieker. RSVP REQUIRED FOR DINNER: Download the form to secure your place! $70.00 per guest, all inclusive of taxes and gratuity. Seating is limited; register now!
Tequila Dinner Menu Hors d’oeuvres Chips & salsa with tableside guacamole 1st Course: Salad Ranchero Salad with Grilled Chicken 2nd Course: Soup Fresh, chilled Harvest 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

Reserve Your Seat for the 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 Siembra Azul Tequila tasting and dinner pairing of Latin-American inspired dishes prepared by Executive Chef Stephen Bieker.

RSVP REQUIRED FOR DINNER:
Download the form to secure your place!
$70.00 per guest, all inclusive of taxes and gratuity. Seating is limited; register now!

Tequila Dinner Menu

Hors d’oeuvres

Chips & salsa with tableside guacamole

1st Course: Salad

Ranchero Salad with Grilled Chicken

2nd Course: Soup

Fresh, chilled Harvest 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

Cheer (the) Blossoms at Farmers & Fishers

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:06:22 +0000

Cherryblossoms! pic by Greg's List

Spring in DC means Cherry Blossoms! Of course we’ve got something delicious to share for all the cherry blossom fans out there, and Greg’s List DC co-founder Anita Hattiangadi has a lot more about the Cherry Blossom Festival to share with everyone!

Written by Anita, GregsListDC.com March 27, 2010

Spring is finally in the air—which means that cherry blossoms are blooming in the DC area and cherry-themed items are popping up in DC-area restaurants. More than 70 area restaurants will celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival (which runs today through April 11) by featuring “cherry pick” entrees, desserts and cocktails. Here’s your guide to some of our fruity favorites.

Wash down (Cherry Blossom menu items from restaurants all over the city) with a sour blossom mousse cocktail from master mixologist Jon Arroyo at Farmers & Fishers or sister restaurant, Founding Farmers. This deep crimson concoction topped with airy white chocolate foam* is potent enough to be enjoyed as a cocktail yet tasty enough to qualify as dessert!

*Inspired to make this at home? Here’s the recipe!
The Farmers’ Sour Blossom Mousse, by Jon Arroyo

1 oz cherry puree – fresh, pitted cherries work best!
½ oz fresh lemon juice
1 ¾ oz FF rye whiskey (or your favorite Rye)
1 oz simple syrup
2-3 dashes Mole bitters
½ oz ruby port (your favorite)

Mix all the ingredients and shake. Strain the mixture into a champagne coupe and garnish with cinnamon mousse foam (a foam of fresh ground cinnamon with white chocolate) and freshly grated white chocolate.

For a full list of the festival’s great entertainment and cultural events, including the fireworks display on April 3, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade and Japanese street festival on April 10, visit the official Cherry Blossom Festival site. Cheers to Cherries!

Join us for the Artini Feature Cocktail Night TONIGHT!

Andrew — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:51:44 +0000

Thursday, March 18 6:30pm–8:30pm	“The Proof”, oil on canvas, Jean-Louis Forain
Join Farmers & Fishers’ Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo as he shakes and pours his Artini cocktail, “Case in Point,” for the first time at the Artini feature TONIGHT. Jon is competing with 11 other top mixologists for the most artistic cocktail inspired by a piece from the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s William A. Clark Collection, and he’s certainly made a case for his masterful mixology skills with this one! Jon’s muse of the imbibed is Forain’s courtroom drama (above), where proof exonerates the innocent or condemns the guilty. He presents his own proof using the French, high-proof Remy Martin VSOP with a mix of raspberries, limes, orange bitters and ginger syrup topped with a Pernod absinthe foam….a complex yet carefully framed concoction that may have you telling the truth after just one—after all, there is no liquor with a higher proof than absinthe! Jon’s cocktail will be judged by a jury of his peers – you! Register your vote for “Case in Point” to find the judgment on this case. Then join the 1869 Society and the Artini Host Committee at the Artini benefit on Saturday, March 27th to help raise funds for the Corcoran’s Art Reach programs because all parties deserve to face their accusers. À la vôtre!

Thursday, March 18
6:30pm–8:30pm

“The Proof”, oil on canvas, Jean-Louis Forain

Join Farmers & Fishers’ Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo as he shakes and pours his Artini cocktail, “Case in Point,” for the first time at the Artini feature TONIGHT. Jon is competing with 11 other top mixologists for the most artistic cocktail inspired by a piece from the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s William A. Clark Collection, and he’s certainly made a case for his masterful mixology skills with this one!

Jon’s muse of the imbibed is Forain’s courtroom drama (above), where proof exonerates the innocent or condemns the guilty. He presents his own proof using the French, high-proof Remy Martin VSOP with a mix of raspberries, limes, orange bitters and ginger syrup topped with a Pernod absinthe foam….a complex yet carefully framed concoction that may have you telling the truth after just one—after all, there is no liquor with a higher proof than absinthe!

Jon’s cocktail will be judged by a jury of his peers – you! Register your vote for “Case in Point” to find the judgment on this case. Then join the 1869 Society and the Artini Host Committee at the Artini benefit on Saturday, March 27th to help raise funds for the Corcoran’s Art Reach programs because all parties deserve to face their accusers.

À la vôtre!