Tapas are fun…when I’m not hungry. I usually opt for the small plates when my appetite for cocktails outweighs my appetite for food. On this particular evening where cocktails were on the brain, I set my sights on Estadio. One of the newer members to the 14th street corridor, Estadio has rustic Spanish appeal with […]
I stumbled upon yet another opportunity to enjoy the treasures of travel and food! The International Kitchen is a culinary travel company that provides travelers with the experience of “cooking school vacations.” Looking to book a flight and see the sights of a new place? Greece, Turkey and Morocco are just a few of the […]
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 […]
Reality TV should be apart of the curriculum of what not to do in dining etiquette situations. Besides the hostile screaming matches and occasional table flipping (cc Real Housewives of New Jersey), there are even those instances where everyone is completely calm and they still manage to show that money cannot buy class. This week’s […]
As we continue to fight the bitter winds and icy mixes of winter weather, I thought it would be interesting to research and share a couple of international soup recipes. If you can’t escape the cold weather by hopping on a flight, use your very own kitchen as an escape by cooking up a soup […]
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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