Roasted Red Pepper Hummus1 can (16 oz.) garbanzo beans (drained)1/3 cup tahini1/3 cup lemon juice1/2 cup roasted red peppers1/4 tsp. dried basil2 tbsp. minced garlic1/2 tsp. black pepper1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup chopped black olivesIn a food processor, combine beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; process until smooth. Add in the red peppers and […]
Atomic Bomb1/2 part Absinthe Original1/2 part Brandy1 orangeCombine Absinthe and Brandy; stir. Pour into a glass and garnish rim with orange (*See here different ideas for the orange garnish.)*Johnna’s tip: JKGF knows we have weird ways of infusing different flavors and adding garnishes that are atypical from the norm, but that’s the great thing about […]
Cheesy Baked Potato Skins6 baking potatoes1 tbsp. melted butter1 cup thinly sliced green onions1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Divided)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Cooked bacon (chopped into bits)Sour creamChives (chopped)Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean and poke small holes in the potatoes with a fork. Bake potatoes for 45-50 minutes until potatoes are tender. Slightly cool […]
Banana Milkshakes8 oz. milk4 drops of Almond Extract1 1/2 oz. orange juice1 sliced banana1 1/2 tbsp. honeyIn a blender, combine all ingredients; blend well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: You can garnish a shake with just about anything. Try adding a cherry on top of some whipped cream or a pineapple wedge for a twist. Enjoy! Picture source: […]
Art and Liquor. In two words, that’s one of the best ways to describe the month of March in the District. Twelve of the Districts best mixologists will be competing to see who can create the most artistic martini inspired by the works of the students who attend the Corcoran College of Art and Design.The […]
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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