The last time I visited Citronelle for dinner was during my teen years. Mind you I’m not very far from those years (*smiles*) but I’m far enough away that all I can remember about the experience is that I left feeling exceptionally full and delighted. To dine at any of Michel Richard’s inventions is an […]
Openings Graffiatto: Chef Mike Isabella’s first restaurant opens in Chinatown on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Dinner service begins @ 5 pm and lunch service will follow in the coming weeks. Expect traditional Italian fare reminiscent of the bistros Chef Isabella grew up on in Jersey. The food truck revolution continues: Freixenet is taking their piece […]
The summer months usually mean cashing in those United Airlines points and taking long and mini-vacations with family and friends. Many people bring back key chains, t-shirts, shot glasses and lighters as souvenirs from their summer trips, but I would like to suggest bringing back gifts that can keep on giving. I think that recipes […]
Many years ago before this whole food gig started, I used to think pizza was good if it had a little bread and cheese to match. Now that I have tasted everything from authentic deep dish to grilled pizza, my standards for pizza have risen to a Michelin rating system. Since tasting 2 Amy’s pizza […]
Time is money. Ever heard that phrase?? For me, this phrase carries many meanings outside the literal terms. If we set a time for dinner, let’s stick to it. You know where I’m going with this weeks Etiquette Tuesday: be on time. I touched on this many Etiquette Tuesday’s ago but I have to reiterate […]
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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