Macon Bistro & Larder can easily become one of my favorite restaurants in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. Essie’s Biscuits and Bacon Gravy hold enough weight to win the dish of the year. The restaurant marries the cuisines found in Macon, Georgia and Mâcon, France, which is where the owner/Executive Chef, Tony Brown spent much of […]
At the end of last month, the awesome family behind La Tomate in Dupont Circle opened a caffe next door to their already well-known bistro (one of the many surprises that they plan to implement between now and the end of next year). The atmosphere is quaint and understated yet beautiful with natural lighting, large tiled […]
I recently visited Water & Wall’s Pop Up, Uncle Paul’s Kitchen, which pays homage to Chef Tim Ma’s Uncle who paved the way for his culinary career (*see the full story here). I will admit I was a bit taken aback when the dishes began arriving at the table where I had expected a more […]
This week I visited Belga Cafe, which is well beyond its years on the Hill. The veteran role this restaurant plays in the SE neighborhood dining scene makes it seem like its been here since at least the 70’s. The restaurant celebrates its 10 year Anniversary this year on the 8th street SE corridor, which […]
I see why the wait list is so long at Rose’s Luxury: the food is really that good. Creative and unique in its presentation, Rose’s stays in the lines by simply recreating American favorites. I like to think of this place as a spot you go to when you want food with a facelift. Take […]
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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