Art and Liquor. In two words, that’s one of the best ways to describe the month of March in the District. Twelve of the Districts best mixologists will be competing to see who can create the most artistic martini inspired by the works of the students who attend the Corcoran College of Art and Design.The […]
Gilligan’s Island1 oz. vodka1 oz. peach schnapps3 oz. orange juice3 oz. cranberry juiceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients (*shake well, do not stir…). Serve!*Johnna’s tip: This recipe was inspired by all the rumors we keep hearing. Supposedly, there will actually be a motion picture remake of the classic television series, Gilligan Island. Didn’t you […]
Lime Rickey1 1/2 cups gin3/4 cup lime juice1 1/2 qt. club sodaIceIn a small pitcher, add in the gin and lime juice over ice; stir. Top with club soda. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Add some sliced limes or halved limes to the pitcher for garnish. Enjoy!*Johnna’s tip, tip: Do not add the ice if you do not […]
Mai Tai2 oz. dark rum2 oz. light rum2 oz. triple sec1 oz. lime juice1 oz. grenadine1 oz. orgeat syrup1/2 oz. pineapple juiceIceFresh mint leavesIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over ice and shake well. Pour into a serving glass and garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy!*Johnna’s tip: Ode to The Gibson for this one;-) After […]
Now Johnna Knows Good Food hasn’t done this in awhile, but we decided it is time for upgrades to “Johnna’s Pick of the Week”…what are we talking about?? Typically for “Johnna’s Pick of the Week” we choose a restaurant. When we first started (*Please see earlier post circa November 2007;-), one week we would choose […]
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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