Harvesting the Finest in Eco-Friendly Food and Drink

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.

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.

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.

Mere months after the launch of Farmers & Fishers and it’s already time to vote for the Best of DC! With the great new menus, new bar and made-over spaces, we are sure Farmers & Fishers can rank high—but only with your help.

Below are handy links to bring you to the voting page for all of the categories where Farmers & Fishers shines – and rises above the competition. Feel free to add more and pass along to friends, family, colleagues and anyone else you know that should know about Farmers & Fishers!