When word began buzzing around town that Stephen Starr was opening a restaurant in the District, I was curious to see if it would garner the attention of its sister restaurants in Philly (*Starr Restaurants are also in New York, Florida and New Jersey). The Starr restaurants are as much of a household name as […]
This trip was worth it. The recent trip I took into Northern Virginia (NOVA) to the newly opened Osteria Marzano. After learning that the co-owner’s mother is the mastermind behind the team at DC’s Famous Luigi’s, there was no need for an introduction to the food…it had to be good. The fried mozzarella could not […]
While the weather is in high temperatures, time spent outside is a must for most Washingtonians. For those of you craving the COB time to strike, here’s a little something to get into on this hump day. Art & Souls Pig & Oyster Roast First Course: Small Snack Board (Pork Rinds, Deviled Eggs, Pimento Cheese, […]
Bibiana is one of those places that will stay in the District many, many years. The number one reason for this staying power is consistency. I recently returned to the restaurant, which specializes in Italian cuisine, and am happy to report not much has changed since my last visit some odd years ago. The ability […]
Steak and frites equal a “meh” response when yours truly is invited out to feast on the traditional French pair. Steak and frites, however, when prepared by Chef Spike Mendelsohn, get the total curiosity stare when one is invited on a Friday night to taste the hearty dish. A torrential downpour was coming down in the District […]
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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