It is the dead of winter so I had to ask myself about three times why in the h*** am I standing outdoors, in a line, in 30 degree weather for some pasta?!? In hindsight, it could have been 10 degrees colder and that dinner would have been worth it. The light hint of parmesan […]
One of my loyal readers recently took a trip down to Williamsburg and Richmond, VA eating all along the way. They passed on their do’s and don’ts and of course, I had to share with you guys. Here’s what they found or didn’t find: In a sea of chain restaurants and pancake houses, there […]
This place has been on my mind since the first time I visited. Sucks on my part that what attracted me to Kellari Taverna was a free bottle of champagne but there’s no need to dabble in regrets. The service in addition to the aromatic Greek flavors flowing from the bustling kitchen, made the night stick […]
After 21 years of exquisite Spanish cuisine in the District, Taberna del Alabardero is changing the formula. Not the authentic regional Spanish recipes but expanding on concepts that work. If you live in the D.C. area, there is no shortage of places to grab mimosa’s and an Eggs Benedict. There is, however, a shortage of brunch […]
I love my readers. They honestly inspire me to eat more, write more and see more in the food world. One of my readers recently shared their experience at a local eatery that I have raved about since I tasted my first milkshake at this spot. As an old friend of mines used to say […]
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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