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 […]
After a recent visit to the Washington Travel and Adventure Show, Ryan, of JKGF, gathered a few places to get out of town without having to factor in airfare. Check it out: NORFOLK, VA How Far? 3-3.5 hours Why Norkfolk? Because it’s festival central! Norfolk, Virginia just might take the cake for the region when […]
The thought of staying at a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) never dawned on me until I visited the Virginia Eastern Shore. The Cape Charles region of the Eastern Shore encourages one to go the Bed & Breakfast route versus the traditional hotel stay. Cozy, inviting and family style is the vibe that this area exudes. […]
Recently, I met some folks from Rhode Island and it took me down memory lane. Earlier this year I took a trip to Providence and had the opportunity to escape the strict business at hand to visit Cuban Revolution. What appeared to be the “hip” spot based on the crowd pouring in for the live […]
Recently I took a trip to Providence, Rhode Island. Your initial thoughts about where this post is going were my initial thoughts before and during my flight into TF Green International Airport. Boredom and blah seemed to take over my whole mind as I strolled through the airport wondering how I would fill my belly […]
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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