I bumped into this dinner. Bumped into? Yeah, I was not supposed to spend a night of the most innovative, succulent dishes with someone I did not know and spend $230 on a random Saturday evening, but it happened. In my life, I have no regrets and this night was no exception. Twenty-seven courses of […]
Here’s to the old age phrase: You can have a lot of money, but you cannot buy class. Hence, we turn to this week’s Etiquette tip: how to put on a tea party. Some want to sip with their lips pursed wearing hats that cost the price of a couple of utility bills on a […]
I came across an interesting book from National Geographic, called Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to eat Around the Globe. This book is the perfect gift for any food lover or avid traveler or explorer. From Canada’s lobsters and oysters, Vermont’s maple syrup, Mexico’s hot chili peppers to China’s White Silver Tip […]
Duffy’s– Open @ Noon. Cash Only. $5 cover from 2 pm-3 pm, $10 after. $2 Green Jello Shooters and $5 Green Beer. Fado– Kicking things off @ 7 am, the pub is offering up the “black stuff” and an afternoon of live music. Live Bands light up the Dubliner and Ireland’s Four Provinces (*aka The […]
*About a month ago, I had the rare experience of seeing a lamb literally turn from full bodied animal to the lamb chops you see at every other DC dining destination (*Chef Nick Stefanelli of Bibiana did the honors). Now the American Lamb board is coming to the District to see what Washington really knows […]
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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