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It’s that time of year again; Washington is blooming in pink and our world famous cherry blossoms are sprouting up, here and there and everywhere. There is no better time to explore DC, catch some sights, stroll by the White House, or enjoy an afternoon along the Potomac on the Georgetown Waterfront. After a great day like that, stop by Founding Farmers or Farmers & Fishers to savor in our new spring-inspired dessert, and a Cherry Picks menu item – the Cherry Slump, for $8. It’s a delicious mix of cherries freshly baked and topped with homemade biscuit topping. It’s perfect with some homemade vanilla ice cream, too!

To celebrate romance and all things delicious about Valentine’s Day, Farmers & Fishers offers a three-course menu and a special Love Potion to charm the one you love.   Make this special day memorable with undeniably farm-fresh fare paired with a choice of Joh. Haart Riesling or Cupid’s Arrow Pinot Noir. Complete the meal with a sparkling wine with dessert and coffee. The $58 prix fixe menu is available for dinner Sunday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 15, and for lunch on Monday and Tuesday.  The regular menu will also be available.

If you are looking for sa special way to toast the love of your life, stop by and sip on the the Flirty Farmer’s Fizz is a unique combination of pink prosecco, a sugar cube soaked in bitters and a fresh lemon spiral garnish – a recipe sure to warm your heart.  Enjoy two for $14 from Sunday, February 13 to Tuesday, February 15.

This Sunday, Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo will take on five other top Washington mixologists in a cocktail combat. Contestants will have 20 minutes to concoct a drink using Jefferson’s signature bourbon.

Battlegrounds are in the Jefferson Hotel Quill Lounge. Tickets to the event are $50 and include passed cocktails and snacks beginning at 2:00 pm. At 3:00 pm, the battle begins, guests will sample the goods, and only one mixologist will reign supreme. Good luck, Jon!

On Monday, January 3, Chef Robert Irvine will showcase sister restaurant Founding Farmers’ Devil-ish Eggs Combo for The Best Thing I Ever Ate reinvented classics episode. Chef Irvine sampled the decadent snacks while visiting Washington, DC.

In June, a Food Network crew spent the afternoon at Founding Farmers capturing the preparation process from peeling to plating. Founding Farmers’ Executive Chef Al Nappo revealed his tricks for reinventing this classic family dish by adding fresh lobster, crab, smoked salmon and a few secret ingredients that make the filling so unforgettable.

Join us for a viewing party at the Founding Farmers bar on Monday, January 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 pm. The episode begins at 10:00 pm, so pull up a bar stool and sample one of the complimentary Devil-ish Eggs we’ll be dishing out throughout the show.

Founding Farmers serves up over 1,000 cage-free Devil-ish Eggs each month. From the classic to the three seafood varieties, these gourmet bar snacks are in high demand. We hope you’ll join us on January 3 to enjoy this reinvented classic dish.

With the holidays on our doorstep, Farmers & Fishers offers the perfect location for holiday gatherings, luncheons, cocktail receptions, client dinners and other celebrations.  The dining rooms are suitable for anything from small groups of eight to 10 to large gatherings of up to 300.

Well-appointed spaces and private rooms are available with no room rental fees and low food and beverage minimums ($25 for lunch and $50 for dinner).  All rooms are equipped with A/V equipment and Wi-Fi and offer flexible seating options.

Contact Lila Dougly, Director of Private Events, to check availability and make reservations.

Finally, if you’re looking for a different kind of holiday gift for friends, family or clients and want to give something unique and delicious, consider gift cards to Founding Farmers or Farmers & Fishers. Visit the easy to use online order form and start giving the gift of True Food & Drink today!