Greg Heitzig

The Fountain Inn

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Established in 1783, the original Fountain Inn, founded by clockmaker John Suter, served as the first stagecoach stop in Georgetown for Presidents and residents alike. Rich in political history, the original Foutain Inn was THE place to be in Georgetown in the 1790s. Thomas Jefferson once said, “No man on the Atlantic coast can bring out a better bottle of Madeira or Sherry than ol’ Suter.” While there is some mystery surrounds the precise location of the original Fountain Inn, many notable historic events took place there. The original venue hosted the historic election debate of 1900 between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson It was also where George Washington met with Andrew Ellicott and Major Pierre Charles L’Enfant to begin what is now the District of Columbia. Now, a lot has changed in the last 235+ years, and yet, a lot has remained the same. Their vision for the 21st century Fountain Inn is to rekindle, restore, but also rewrite its legacy, spirits and history in the form of a rare spirits tasting room that welcomes all through its doors.

General Manager and Executive Chef, Greg Heitzig, brings over a decade of culinary experience to The Fountain Inn, and has elevated guests’ dining experience to match
the acclaimed Georgetown tasting room’s world-class spirits program. Most recently, Chef Greg was the Corporate Executive Chef of East London-inspired gastropub,
Duke’s Grocery, and oversaw the kitchens of three locations, in addition to its residency in the British Embassy. Previously, he was Chef de Cuisine of Michelin-starred restaurant, Pineapple and Pearls, and Sous Chef at decorated chefs Thomas Keller’s and Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurants in Beverly Hills, and Grant Achatz’s The Aviary in New York City.