Bastille’s is a French restaurant that recently relocated to a new location in Old Town Alexandria, in a revitalizing part of town. They hosted a wonderful grand re-opening event that consisted of some of their signature starters of Artisanal Cheeses, Beignets of Escargots, Charcuteries du jour and some very yummy Gougerers that I couldn’t stop eating. With […]
Visiting L’Auberge Chez Francois had been on my list for quite some time. It is arguably the number one French restaurant in the Washington, DC area. The customer service is one reason driving down the hilly, winding two lane roads was worth it. Your treated like royalty from the moment you walk in and the […]
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 […]
This weekend marks the last weekend to get in all your Christmas shopping and placing those online orders. I compiled a quick list of good gifts for “foodies” (*not my favorite word for those who are all about food but it serves the purpose here). Merry Christmas! 1. Alchemy by Carla Hall: The famed […]
There are numerous reasons why I love the food scene in the District, but the number one reason are the people who make up this amazing scene. Thanks to French Twist D.C., I have this week’s Etiquette Tuesday. Last week, we all gathered at the opening of PAUL Bakery to toast and nibble on all […]
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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