No news is usually good news. I had not heard a peep out of Jardenea since I left their cozy, elegant dining room some odd years ago and I am guessing that was a good thing. I recently had the opportunity to revisit the Melrose Hotel’s resident dining space and was pleased to find not […]
Every time someone asks me where to get good cocktails in this town, I almost always suggest The Gibson. At the risk of sounding trite, I avoid suggesting it every time because I really think it is one of the best, if not the best, place to find a truly crafted cocktail. The care and […]
Football season (and apparently election season) means wings on top of wings, which is why I took the opportunity to visit the new Wingstop in Waldorf, MD. Going in with expectations of fast food under heating lamps, I was surprised to learn how many things were made from scratch on the premises. Wingstop is more […]
Ocean Prime made its debut in Washington, DC on October 5, 2016. Whether you are looking for a date night or happy hour spot, Ocean Prime serves everything. With an extensive menu, everyone in your party will find something that they will like, even the pickiest eater. Ocean Prime is open for both lunch and […]
Feeling nostalgic after a summer of vacation after vacation and loads of food, I decided to visit a vision from my past. That vision happens to be at Potomac Mills where I spent countless weekends during my time at Howard University (HU) undergrad perusing the aisles for whatever big event that called for new, “fresh” […]
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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