La Sandia, located in Tysons Corner Center, is currently hosting it’s 2nd annual Mole Festival. This year, they are cooking up four featured moles including Mole Pipian, Rojo, Poblano and Negro. Guests are invited to taste Mexico’s national dish over a selection of proteins including chicken, steak, shrimp, pork and vegetables. Chef Richard Sandoval has chosen to celebrate these colorful sauces, as every […]
After a little retail therapy, it’s only right to have a few mimosas, which is probably why La Sandia launched their Sunday brunch in Tyson’s Corner. Every Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM, the restaurant features a Mexican style menu with highlights such as traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros made with skillet fried eggs, refried beans, salsa al arbol, panela and […]
Chile Relleno, or “stuffed chile” originated in Puebla, Mexico in the 16th century. Traditionally the dish calls for a poblano pepper that is stuffed, battered in egg or masa flour and fried. Today, the fillings, sauces, and even the peppers used in this dish can vary by region and personal taste. Chef Richard Sandoval introduces […]
Brunch Spotlight: La Sandia After a little retail therapy, it’s only right to have a few mimosas, which is probably why La Sandia launched their Sunday brunch in Tyson’s Corner. Every Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM, the restaurant is featuring a Mexican style menu with highlights such as traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros made with skillet […]
La Sandia’s happy hour set off a lightbulb in my head: I have to start sharing these budget friendly deals I come across each week. La Sandia’s Hora Feliz features $19 Pitchers of Sangria (serves five people or two people could have a real good time depending on how much you drink…). Honorable mentions include […]
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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