From our friends at Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown...
Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown, the leading luxury hotel in the capital city is introducing its very own Capella farmer’s market, from August through September, becoming the first hotel in D.C. to do so. The Capella farmer’s market is a partnership with Northern Neck Farm, a farm that has a 50-year history and is located in the agriculturally rich region of Virginia. Guests and locals alike can peruse the fresh produce at the Capella Farmer’s Market the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. For the latest information and updates please visit Capella’s Facebook’s page: www.facebook.com/CapellaWashingtonDC.Georgetown.
Located at the entrance area of the hotel, the Capella farmer’s market aligns with the philosophy of the hotel group’s commitment to sustainable ingredients and farming. The hotel’s Grill Room helmed by award-winning Executive Chef Frank Ruta features a seasonal menu and ingredients sourced from the best local and regional farms including Northern Neck Farm.
Farm-fresh produce ranging from juicy strawberries to perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes and colorful purple carrots among a variety of other fruits and vegetables will be available for purchase. Visitors can also enjoy warm pastries and hand-filled jars of honey. Experienced farmers will be available to share their farming tips, culinary advice and more.
After browsing through the market, locals and guests can also make a reservation at The Grill Room and enjoy seasonal items such as The Colonial Burger, made with ingredients from these fantastic regional farms. This limited edition burger is made with seasonal heirloom tomatoes; Randall Lineback from Chapel Hill Farms in Berryville, Virginia; American cheese; mayonnaise and topped-off with bacon-onion confit, placed on a special house made colonial bun and accompanied with a summer potato salad.
About Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown:
Ideally located alongside the historic C&O Canal and cobblestone sidewalks of Georgetown, Capella Washington, D.C., features 49 luxury guest rooms and suites accompanied with unparalleled personalized service by a team of Personal Assistants who are available around-the-clock to assist guests with their requests. Inside, guests can enjoy creative, seasonal menus at The Grill Room which has outdoor seating available with stunning picturesque views of the capital city and The Rye Bar, which offers a personally curated collection of rare rye whiskeys, carefully composed cocktails and a specialty menu of innovative bar fare. The hotel’s wrap-around rooftop pool and bar boasts some of the best sights in the D.C. area with sweeping views of the Potomac River, the Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, Roosevelt Island, and the Spires of Georgetown University. Capella D.C. provides a top-tier retreat for the discerning world traveler, positioning guests between the center of culture, shopping, dining, and the headquarters of international policy and finance.
Capella D.C. was named as one of the “Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States” in the 2014 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards. The hotel also received the prestigious “2014 Grand Awards” by The Andrew Harper Collection which recognizes hotels that are intimate, possess strong individual personalities, offer relaxing atmospheres and demonstrate an extraordinary devotion to personal service. The hotel is located at 1050 31st Street, NW Washington, DC 20007. For more information visit www.capellawashingtondc.com.
