Oysters and happy hour go together like clouds to the sky, they are a match made. Pennsylvania 6 came to town and realized oysters were the way to the after-work Washingtonian’s heart. Oysters for $1. I repeat, $1. They are absolutely winning at this happy hour game. JKGF recently visited the spacious bar for a […]
Gin and tonic is a complete throwback to my house party days. It used to look more like gin and juice but you get the picture. Gin’s distinct flavor is put on blast at Betsy and JKGF is loving it. The rooftop oasis tucked behind its sister restaurant Belga Café on 8th Street SE has every […]
Tyson’s Corner is making it enticing for the Washingtonian to consider this as another hangout headquarters. The Metro has extended the Silver Line out to this part of Northern Virginia, making it a viable option for happy hour when you need to escape the usual suspect neighborhoods. Besides the shopping, which used to be the central […]
Nothing says warm weather has officially arrived then the welcome of fresh strawberries. Strawberries are personally my favorite fruit and Blue Duck Tavern is a restaurant after my own heart! I visited Blue Duck Tavern to check out their new Spring menu and was presented with so many options incorporating strawberries. Blue Duck Tavern offers […]
In 2009, I showed up at my first DC Food Blogger Happy Hour (DCFBHH), the inaugural event that would change the D.C. dining scene entirely. Now some six years later, I will return to the popular happy hour as the host. Please join me on May 4, 2016 at Ottoman Taverna from 6 pm-8 pm […]
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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