In America, Italian food is generally associated with pasta, gnocchi and risotto: starch-happy dishes that keep our bellies full for days. But for the Italians, who spend long hours ritualizing their meals amidst Tuscan hills and fresh Florentine air, a pasta dish is only the primi course. Somewhere between the antipasto starter and the finishing […]
I’ve come up with yet another way to get my Italian food fix since I haven’t accumulated enough United Airlines points to book an international flight the country infamous for its pasta, pizza and beautiful people. I put a little twist on my spaghetti that I found to be quite tasty and so I thought […]
Never judge a book by it’s cover. So cliche, but this was my exact thought immediately after leaving Fiola. From the outside looking in, Fiola can be a bit intimidating for the casual diner. You would think you can only enter unless you are a card carrying member of one of those members-only clubs in […]
My obsession with Italian food has peaked in recent weeks. I’m always craving something with saucy goodness and cheesy perfection and three out of the last five meals that I have had have been Italian dishes. Unfortunately, none of them were authentic (I’m dreaming of the day that I book my airline ticket to go […]
I am quickly falling in love with the National Harbor. The quirky, off the beaten path boutiques, the river views on a beautiful day and of course, the food. During my most recent visits, I have been swooned by one particular restaurant, Fiorella. Fiorella managed to snag the best piece of real estate on the […]
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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