For me, Memorial Day weekend signals the official welcoming of summer. Some people cash in those American Airlines points and hit up sunny places like Miami Beach, while others convene in parks and in backyards to enjoy the weather and a smorgasbord of grilled food. In the south, cookouts are the go-to activity for sunny […]
Soft, Cheesy Polenta2 cups chicken broth2 cups water1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal2 tbsp. butter2/3 grated Parmesan cheese1/4 tbsp. ground pepperHeat the chicken broth and water to a boil over high heat. Slowly pour in the cornmeal, stirring with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low; cook, stirring until polenta is extremely thick and the […]
Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad 1 cup red quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup white quinoa (rinsed) 1 large sweet potato (diced small) 1 large red beet (diced into cubes) 1 bunch Kale- flat leaf 2 tbsp. of dried cranberries ½ cup toasted almonds Squeeze of fresh lemon Extra Virgin Olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar Freshly chopped […]
Cobb Salad8 slices bacon3 boiled and chopped eggs1 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)3 cups cooked chicken meat (chopped)2 tomatoes (seeded and chopped)3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)1 avocado (peeled, pitted and diced)3 green onions (chopped)1 (8 ounce) bottle Blue Cheese salad dressing Add bacon to a skillet. Cook in 1 to 2 tbsp. oil over medium high […]
Mixed Greens2 smoked turkey wings1 large onion1 (16 oz.) Collard Greens Cut, Washed & Ready To Cook: Glory Greens1 (16 oz.) Turnip Greens Cut, Washed & Ready To Cook: Glory Greens1 (16 oz.) Mustard Cut, Washed & Ready To Cook: Glory GreensRed Pepper Flakes (to taste)Salt (to taste)In a large pot, fill half of the […]
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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