Steak and frites equal a “meh” response when yours truly is invited out to feast on the traditional French pair. Steak and frites, however, when prepared by Chef Spike Mendelsohn, get the total curiosity stare when one is invited on a Friday night to taste the hearty dish. A torrential downpour was coming down in the District […]
There was a time when Marylanders had to travel to Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia to satisfy their appetite for some good, authentic Indian cuisine, but I can say with confidence that those days are gone now that Spice 6 Modern Indian has arrived at The Shops at Arts District Hyattsville. For a little more than […]
I discovered one of my new summertime favorites when I attended the 20th Annual “Taste of Georgetown”, an event which takes place every year right in the heart of the historic Georgetown district of Washington, D.C. This event takes place right at the corner of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue N.W., and gives a chance for all […]
When one visits Harlem for Happy Hour, one should make that trip to Hudson River Café. I rarely do the cheerleader voice for restaurants but in this instance I had to step outside myself because this spot actually offers the best of three worlds: Plenty of outdoor space, food and low happy hour prices. The […]
What comes to mind when you think of seafood? Oysters, clams, red snapper, salmon, calamari, and other various shellfish and fresh fish, right? If so, then you’re thinking along the same lines as Chef Frederick de Pue of Azur in Penn Quarter. Chef De Pue has been all over Europe, worked in some of the greatest […]
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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