It is hit or miss to meet a restaurant owner around these parts that is in it for more than the money versus bringing new flavors to the area that truly resonate with them and the region’s evolving palate. This week’s Etiquette Tip is: restaurant owners need to show love too. After nine years and […]
Tysons Corner has become the hub for a growing food scene and contemporary living in this area of Northern Virginia. Insomuch as it is becoming the epicenter, it is attracting Downtown city dwellers to the thriving area with events such as the Lagunitas Brewing Co. Beer Dinner. Recently, I revisited Wildfire Steaks, Chops & Seafood, […]
Tyson’s Corner is making it enticing for the Washingtonian to consider this as another hangout headquarters. The Metro has extended the Silver Line out to this part of Northern Virginia, making it a viable option for happy hour when you need to escape the usual suspect neighborhoods. Besides the shopping, which used to be the central […]
Ever wanted to see what goes on in the James Beard House? Are you a chef?? The Blended Burger Project might be your chance at seeing the inside of the acclaimed foundations headquarters. It is an initiative to drive attention to ‘blended burgers’ by getting chefs to create and menu these more delicious and nutritious […]
Running is one of those things I have to mentally prepare myself for every time I hit the pavement or treadmill. It was not a fave pastime of mine but I have a feeling that might change after the Fit Foodie Run this Saturday. A race with food involved?? Sign me up. The American Lamb […]
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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