All that talk about Jamaica last week got me really excited about the Caribbean and trying new and exotic food. Not only did I feed my excitement by doing a few searches for a cheap flight to the beautiful island, but I also sought out my new Jamaican friend and asked for a recipe or […]
“Better da belly bust dan food waste” was the only thing I could think of as I indulged in several authentic Jamaican dishes this past weekend. The Jamaican proverb, meaning one should consider eating until the point of bursting before wasting food, was taught to me by a Jamaican friend of a friend. This friend […]
Recently, due to the coaxing of an old co-worker, I decided to try something different- Irish cuisine. After visiting MCouls, a local pub in Greensboro, NC, I must say that it is definitely something that I will be trying again- I’m even contemplating hunting down a cheap flight to Ireland! At MCouls, I found that […]
I decided to make a list of all the places that I want to visit. First on my list- Brazil. Not only are the people beautiful, the culture complex and the location perfect, but each of these aspects are mirrored by the country’s multifaceted cuisine. Brazil’s detailed history make for an interesting combination of cooking […]
This Monday marks the 128-year-old U.S. holiday that recognizes and celebrates the American worker- Labor Day. Families across the States will be breaking out the grills and taking those last minute mini-vacays. Viewed as an indication of the official end of summer, this holiday was first celebrated in New York City back in 1882. […]
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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