This weekend, I spent some time checking out the new hot spots of my old town of Harlem. Art deco rules the new scene and with chefs such as Marcus Samuelsson making there way uptown, a posh attitude is necessary. I thought everyone knew this until I glanced away from my “Brownstowner” cocktail and saw […]
RANDOM Tomorrow all the heavy hitters will be in the building. By building, I mean GW’s Jack Morton Auditorium. Jane Black (food writer) will moderate a panel including Jose Andres (minibar, Jaleo), Todd Gray (Equinox), Spike Mendelsohn (Good Stuff Eatery and We, the Pizza) and Nora Pouillon (Restaurant Nora) sharing their personal insights on healthy […]
While in search of some new office furniture, I came across an ad for a cheap round-trip ticket to Rome. Temptation has sunk in (*le sigh). Besides the lacquer wood bookcase I have been eyeing, I am eyeing something even more spectacular. I’m in love. Yup, Rome is my new boyfriend. Unfortunately, for me my […]
The Avocado has long been regarded as an incredible source of health and vitality. Its widespread use in the cuisine of tropical cultures is attributed to essential nutrients that it provides. The avocado has served as a substitute for meats and other high fat content foods throughout history. Particularly in regions and cultures where where […]
Madrid was amazing. I do not have to tell you that, it’s what made it amazing that makes the trip worth writing about. Well, let’s see: the flamenco dancing, Botin, the endless churros and chocolate, the list goes on and on. It’s been over a decade since I visited Spain and needless to say, it […]
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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