It is hit or miss to meet a restaurant owner around these parts that is in it for more than the money versus bringing new flavors to the area that truly resonate with them and the region’s evolving palate. This week’s Etiquette Tip is: restaurant owners need to show love too. After nine years and […]
Ever wanted to see what goes on in the James Beard House? Are you a chef?? The Blended Burger Project might be your chance at seeing the inside of the acclaimed foundations headquarters. It is an initiative to drive attention to ‘blended burgers’ by getting chefs to create and menu these more delicious and nutritious […]
Hearing about the works of the day in an organization and working there for a day give you two totally different perspectives. Recently, I got the opportunity to check out the Food & Friends facilities. “Food & Friends is the only organization in the Washington, DC, area providing medically necessary food, vital nutrition counseling and […]
Spring in this area offers no shortage of events to get you excited about this time of the year. The top one that we look forward to each year is, of course The RAMMYS (below), but we have some newbies that are filling our Spring calendar to capacity. Check ’em out. MARCH U Street bar […]
Carnival season is here! Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar is ready for it, Brazilian style. The restaurant’s Annapolis, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Tysons Corner locations will host their annual Carnaval celebrations from January 25-February 9 with a major Fat Tuesday celebration to end the two-week party, which will feature live entertainment, dancing, and beads galore. Promotions and specials will take place throughout the two […]
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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