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

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.

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!

Get unleashed with special recession-helpers like a Pisco Sour, Caipirinha, Dark & Stormy and Mai Tai cocktails for just $8 for the next 7 days!

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

$8 Cocktails:
A Little Tiki, A Little Classic, A Lot of Fun!


Only available at Farmers & Fishers at 3000 K Street NW, in Georgetown.
Check out www.farmersandfishers.com or call 202-298-0003 for reservations.
Unleashed pricing valid March 1–7, 2010, for Pisco Sour, Caipirinha, Dark & Stormy and Mai Tai cocktails only. ]]> http://www.farmersandfishers.com/index.php/513/unleashed-at-farmers-fishers/feed 0 http://www.farmersandfishers.com/index.php/496/chief-mixologist-jon-arroyo-behind-the-bar http://www.farmersandfishers.com/index.php/496/chief-mixologist-jon-arroyo-behind-the-bar#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:47:36 +0000 Andrew http://farmersandfishers.com/?p=496 Our own Jon Arroyo, Chief Mixologist for Farmers & Fishers and Founding Farmers, is going to be behind the bar at Farmers & Fishers Wednesday through Saturday nights mixing up a storm of hand-crafted cocktails. Come by to meet Jon and have him make you a classic cocktail, pick a new favorite from the Farmers & Fishers menu of original recipes and Tiki specials or pick Jon’s brain for something special.
And don’t forget that Jon and Farmers & Fishers are rewarding Earth Aid members for saving energy with a Mixology Class for Eight. Check out the details at the Earth Aid Blog.

Just show us the City Paper feature, or this post, on your mobile device, or if you have absolutely no other means, you can print out the story and bring it into the Farmers & Fishers bar anytime between now and December 31 and we’ll give you a $5 card towards the purchase of a cocktail in January.  (doesn’t have to be a cocktail, you can use it towards food, too – eating also will require the use of a cocktail napkin).

Muuuuahhh!   (that’s a big kiss to the City Paper, from us XOXO)

Mario + Josh @ WUSA9

On Labor Day Monday Farmers & Fishers Sous Chef Mario Pineda appeared on the WUSA9 morning show and prepared the very popular Heritage Truck-style Fish Tacos on the air for anchor Kim Martucci in honor of Brazilian Independence Day.  Mario demonstrated his culinary abilities by whipping up our original recipe tacos in just 2 minutes!    See the video for yourself, and catch a cocktail segment with Farmers Mixologist Josh Tugjnyam, who shook Cabana Cachaca (the spirit of Brazil!) into a couple great tasting cocktails. No holidays for a busy restaurant….