This week’s Etiquette Tuesday goes hand in hand with a prior post entitled “How to Divide?” One of my loyal readers made a special request on this week’s etiquette tip. Let me lay out the scenario and then we can go from there: You go out to dinner with two friends. Maybe dinner is planned, […]
It’s here: Fall. A couple of October activities to look forward to as the leaves change color…: >Oktobeerfest is back. Neighborhood Restaurant Group (*You know the folks behind Evening Star Cafe and Tallula in Northern, VA) is hosting its Fourth Annual “Oktobeerfest” on October 9, 2010 from 12 pm to 5 pm. Think close to 30 […]
“Better da belly bust dan food waste” was the only thing I could think of as I indulged in several authentic Jamaican dishes this past weekend. The Jamaican proverb, meaning one should consider eating until the point of bursting before wasting food, was taught to me by a Jamaican friend of a friend. This friend […]
>>>Until September 30th, Sanctuary T will be hosting a tea-inspired recipe contest. The grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Sanctuary T Shop and have their winning recipe featured on their site. The runner-up will win a free bottle of T-Dust Seasoning and a 2 oz. tin of tea of their choice. More contest […]
This week’s tip is a quickie. Most people know this, but I often forget: Place the napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down. It’s a simple dining tip but sometimes becomes confusing: should I put it in my lap when the bread comes? when the food comes? or as soon as I […]
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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