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admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:39:45 +0000

Show some love for your favorite DC spot by voting for us in the following two categories. Voting closes on March 15.

Jon Arroyo Set to Compete in the Quill Cocktail Competition

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:56:24 +0000

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!

Join Farmers & Fishers at Taste of Georgetown

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:26:54 +0000

This Saturday, more than 30 neighborhood restaurants will serve sweet and savory treats at the 17th annual Taste of Georgetown. Visit Chef Nappo at the Farmer & Fishers booth to enjoy two Heritage Truck-Style Tacos for $5. Choose from Chicken, Apples and Goat Cheese or Long Roasted Pork served in corn tortillas. The perfect comfort food for a crisp Fall afternoon.

After you’ve satisfied your appetite, stop by the wine and spirits tent to quench your thirst. Chief Mixologist, Jon Arroyo, will serve a White Wine Sangria Spritzer with St. Germain Elderflower liqueur.

The event runs from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wisconsin Ave & M St NW. Live jazz will fill the Autumn air as attendees sample unique Georgetown fare.

Washington Post Express Features Jon Arroyo’s Tiki Cocktails

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:30:12 +0000

Today, Washington Post Express ran a two-page spread on the resurgence of rum cocktails. The article featured insight and quotes from some of DC’s most well-known mixologists, including Farmers & Fishers’ own, Jon Arroyo.

According to Jon, “Contrary to popular belief, tiki cocktails are not about the paper umbrellas and funky glassware.”

Check out the full article and photos of Jon in action at the Farmers & Fishers bar. His Painkiller tiki cocktail recipe is also available online.

Photo Credit: Washington Post Express Online

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.

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.

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!

VOTE NOW!! Washington City Paper Best of D.C.

Andrew — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:33:04 +0000

Last Day to Get Us Some Wins!

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!

Great Whiskey Debate: Get Your Tickets today!

Andrew — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:57:41 +0000

The event is filling up fast – get your tickets TODAY so ensure that you’re part of a not-to-be-missed celebration of all things Whiskey!

The Great Whiskey Debate is this Monday, December 7th, from 7-9pm at Farmers & Fishers. Join Simon Brooking (Scotch Ambassador) & David Mays (Bourbon Ambassador) as they debate the nuances between Scotch Whisky and Bourbon Whiskey. Your $75 ticket includes sampling of four different whiskey varieties, you’ll learn about the rich heritage for the two spirits and have an opportunity to try custom crafted cocktails by Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo and enjoy delicious menu offerings from Chef Stephen Bieker. Space is limited- reserve today! http://www.operationhomefront.net/dcmetro