Everytime I go back to Harlem, something is new. Next up: the Red Rooster. Ten years ago, the thought of a chef like Marcus Samuelsson in Harlem would have resulted in calm chuckle and side eye from yours truly. Now some odd years later, the streets I used to run up and down while sucking […]
While in search of some new office furniture, I came across an ad for a cheap round-trip ticket to Rome. Temptation has sunk in (*le sigh). Besides the lacquer wood bookcase I have been eyeing, I am eyeing something even more spectacular. I’m in love. Yup, Rome is my new boyfriend. Unfortunately, for me my […]
Madrid was amazing. I do not have to tell you that, it’s what made it amazing that makes the trip worth writing about. Well, let’s see: the flamenco dancing, Botin, the endless churros and chocolate, the list goes on and on. It’s been over a decade since I visited Spain and needless to say, it […]
About halfway down Old Mission Peninsula, a thin slice of land that juts out into Lake Michigan, the discerning palate will find the Boathouse Restaurant. Locals told me it was the “finest dining in Northern Michigan,” so of course, I had to check it out. And what better way to do that then to attend […]
Portland, Maine, affectionately known as “The Other Portland” has become something of a dining mecca, and I’m so thankful that I live only a few hours away so that I can periodically check in and see what all the fuss is about. According to some sources, the small city of Portland, Maine has more dining […]
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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