I was an intern in D.C. in 2009. Old Beltway veterans could “just tell” that I was from California. I lived in the heart of Dupont Circle where nobody actually lived except for GW students and some of the more affluent members of the gay community. I could hear the police sirens but never saw […]
Continuing on my journey to Rhode Island, I had to share Fire & Ice with you. Providence, Rhode Island is really not the snooze fest that everyone tends to assume. They have some restaurant concepts that the District should adopt ASAP. Fire & Ice is one of those places. With six locations, it has become a […]
Recently I took a trip to Providence, Rhode Island. Your initial thoughts about where this post is going were my initial thoughts before and during my flight into TF Green International Airport. Boredom and blah seemed to take over my whole mind as I strolled through the airport wondering how I would fill my belly […]
Visiting a restaurant when it first opens and then two years later can make a world of difference. The first time I set foot in Cedar Restaurant, I wasn’t sure the restaurant would last two full seasons in the downtown DC restaurant scene. Tucked underground between 8th and 9th on E street (NW), the restaurant […]
For the past couple of years I had heard about a spot in D.C. that sells the alleged best Cuban in this area. A few nights ago, I confirmed the rumor was true. Now I know it is hard for you to wrap your head around the idea of the best Cuban coming out of […]
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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