As much as I spend time socializing, you would think the community table would be my top choice in a restaurant. It is actually my least favorite spot in the restaurant and I will tell you why in this week’s Etiquette Tuesday: the unsolicited restaurant guest. A few weeks ago I visited Buck’s Fishing and […]
Time is money. Ever heard that phrase?? For me, this phrase carries many meanings outside the literal terms. If we set a time for dinner, let’s stick to it. You know where I’m going with this weeks Etiquette Tuesday: be on time. I touched on this many Etiquette Tuesday’s ago but I have to reiterate […]
The loud talker. Everybody has one…that person that uses their outside voice on the inside at all times. I recently visited a restaurant with a friend who is always awesome company but does not have discretion in using that inside voice. I even tried to whisper/lower my tone so they would get the hint to […]
Ever invited someone to an event and realize how much of mistake you made?? Yeah, well, I thought I had pretty much weeded out those friends who were either: picky eaters, bad at holding their liquor and/or are totally antisocial. Do not get me wrong, I still love them with all their quirky traits but […]
Etiquette Tuesday is my time to vent. Evidently my readers have taken on the same attitude and I am loving the incoming flow of stories over the past couple of weeks. This week comes a lesson that should not be taken lightly: service does not end until the last customer leaves. Now I understand: you’re […]
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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