A California native who grew up in Arizona, executive chef Al Nappo, the inspired top man at Founding Farmers—and its sister restaurant, Farmers and Fishers in Washington Harbour — became a diehard foodie as early as the age of 14.
If you go Founding Farmers (IMF HQ2) 1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 202-822-8783 Hours: Breakfast — 8 to 11 a.m. Monday to Friday; Lunch and Dinner — 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday; Brunch — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
That’s when he took his first restaurant job as a dishwasher at the Tack Room, one of only 13 five-star restaurants in the United States. Working under Chef David Benjamin Lolly gave Nappo the opportunity and the start that would define his career.
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