Vending machines have certainly received a facelift. Long gone are the days of 8 oz. canned sodas and stale potato chips. Check out five new treats being offered down the chute: 1. Farmer’s Fridge (US): Farmer’s Fridge boasts healthy and delicious salads and snacks on-the-go via an automated kiosk. Packaged in recyclable plastic mason-like jars and made fresh each […]
Tequila and I decided we were enemies years ago so we usually stay on opposite sides of the room. That was a true statement until Tequila, Partida to be exact, came through my front door and made up. Partida makes tequila less intimidating to the novice connoisseur and is strong enough for the experienced connoisseur […]
Since visiting France is not on my radar anytime soon (*or in my budget…le sigh), it was my pleasure to meet the folks behind Chablis Wines a couple of dinners ago. Jean-Francois Bordet represented the Chablis family as the wine ambassador for the evening taking me on a mental trip through the northern part of […]
Chicken Soup for the Soul is famously known for inspirational books, I even have a few in my personal collection. It is a wonderful surprise that they would introduce a food line with the same name. I’ve had the opportunity to sample three new products that soon will be available on the market and I […]
With temperatures gradually dropping, grilling outdoors is becoming a thing of the past. Thanks to the indoor grill, that flavor does not have to become a summer pasttime. Season 3 Iron Chef winner, Chef Marc Forgione, and T-fal have linked up and provided this recipe that utilizes T-Fal’s OptiGrill in just the right way: making […]
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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