As much as I spend time socializing, you would think the community table would be my top choice in a restaurant. It is actually my least favorite spot in the restaurant and I will tell you why in this week’s Etiquette Tuesday: the unsolicited restaurant guest. A few weeks ago I visited Buck’s Fishing and […]
I often say I want to open a boutique and it is when I hear stories like this one that the vision becomes clearer. Jenna Huntsberger (Modern Domestic food blog) and Stephanie Willis (Adventures in Shaw blog) turned their love of baked goods into Whisked! Whisked! is the marriage of northern style and southern charm […]
I’ve rambled about my experience with Jamaican-style food in Greensboro before, today my focus is on my experience with Jamaican-style seasoning in my kitchen. If you’re looking for a taste of the Caribbean, the best thing to do is buy an airline ticket. Failing that, you could try Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk seasoning – unfortunately […]
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 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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