So, here’s the thing. My best friend has a birthday coming up and while I wish I had enough American Airlines points to get a cheap flight and go celebrate in a much warmer place, I haven’t quite reached that point yet. Consequently, I’ve been searching for places that will provide the cuisine and environment […]
Sunday is October 31st, the day largely recognized as Halloween- especially by citizens of the US, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Children in the States see this day as a time to strut their stuff in Halloween costumes and collect as much candy as possible, while different traditions are practiced in other places. As […]
Tomorrow is the day. The streets of Lexington, NC will be crowded with people from near and far who want to experience “The World’s Greatest Barbecue” at the 27th Annual Barbecue Festival. All of the hype surrounding the event is much like that surrounding the North Carolina State Fair and the North Carolina Seafood Festival. […]
First thing’s first- let me define “barbecue.” In the context of this post (and the way I was brought up) “barbecue” refers to pulled pork that has been slowly cooked, seasoned, basted, chopped and consumed. It’s insanely appetizing- especially when topped with barbecue’s “fine wine,” Texas Pete and followed by the liquid crack that is […]
With all the talk about traveling and foreign food finds that you find here every Friday, I thought it only appropriate to discuss a must-have travel buddy that every foodie should invest in- The New Food Lover’s Companion. My manager introduced me to this food reference book, that lists and defines EVERYTHING- from the Italian […]
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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