Party Life Punch2 qt. cider1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice1 orange (thinly sliced)1 lemon (thinly sliced)3 sprigs crushed mint2 qt. ginger ale1 can frozen limeadeCombine all ingredients in a large punch bowl; mix well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Now that the holidays are over, we know you are thinking “Why the party punch??” Well, uhh, let’s see: […]
Garlic Green Beans2 lb. fresh green beans2 tbsp. butter2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper1 small onion (sliced)2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tbsp. chopped parsleyWash the beans. Remove the ends and slice the beans. Place the beans in 1-inch salted water (1/2 tsp. salt to 1 cup water). Heat […]
The Grasshopper3/4 light cream3/4 white creme de cacao3/4 green creme de mentheIceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over ice; shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: When you think of grasshopper, green does come to mind…funny how this cocktail takes on the true colors of its name. The minty green flavor […]
Cheap champagne and poached eggs. Yum! This is our idea of a fun Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon…weekend brunch is what we’re ranting about. The Heights, named perfectly for the ever-changing Columbia Heights neighborhood, adds just the right flavor to the neighborhood, literally. The service is great and the restaurant almost feels a little like […]
Chicken Noodle Soup2 cups chicken (cubed)2 cups wide noodles3 qt. chicken broth1/4 cup butter2 tsp. thyme1 cup celery (chopped)1 onion3 carrots (diced)1 bay leafSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)In a large pot, melt the butter. Add in the carrots, onions and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes. Add in the broth and seasoning; bring to a boil […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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