It’s rare that I do not want to share a restaurant with my readers. The reason usually boils down to two reasons: 1. I did not enjoy it and would rather keep the negative comments to a minimum or 2. I want to keep it all to myself so I can avoid the long lines […]
Tapas are fun…when I’m not hungry. I usually opt for the small plates when my appetite for cocktails outweighs my appetite for food. On this particular evening where cocktails were on the brain, I set my sights on Estadio. One of the newer members to the 14th street corridor, Estadio has rustic Spanish appeal with […]
When a new restaurant comes to the District, it is almost impossible to squeeze in a reservation. This is exactly why as soon as Graffiato tweeted they were now serving lunch, I walked briskly over to get in before the rush. After weeks of salivating at my Twitter timeline, I knew it was time to […]
There is food and then there is Eataly. After receiving buzz that the New York flagship store, Eataly, would be making its way down to the District I knew it was time for a visit. Now let me tell you little about me. As soon as I tell someone I’m originally from New York, the […]
Once again Basketball Wives provides me with yet another etiquette tip of the week. Last night the ladies visited a city that I grew to love after traveling there earlier this year: Rome. The old phrase goes “When in Rome, do as Romans do” and I want to believe that they forgot this when they […]
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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