To Do: Eat the Vote!
In the Washington, DC Metropolitan area restaurant industry, no single award holds the same esteem as the respected Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) ‘RAMMY’ awards. RAMMY voting for the 3 public voting categories opens this Thursday, April 28th and the RAMW is kicking off the voting with a fun ‘Eat the Vote’ promo. The 3 categories (Neighborhood Gathering Place,...
April 26, 2011
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Awards Rammy 2011 nominations announced!
In the Washington, DC Metropolitan area restaurant industry, few awards hold the same esteem as the respected RAMMY awards. Tonight ramped up the “RAMMY season” captivating the DC restaurant community and dining public alike. Tonight, restaurateurs, chefs and key restaurant industry players attended the highly anticipated event at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC as the Restaurant Association...
March 23, 2011
Visit Sprinkles Cupcakery on March 22nd to benefit Japan relief efforts.
Stuff your face for charity! On Tuesday, March 22nd, the new Sprinkles cupcakery (3015 M Street, NW) will be selling Red Cross Red Velvet cupcakes to benefit the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts. 100% of the proceeds from the charity cupcake will be donated – their last similar promotion raised $20,000 in one day for Haiti relief. Sprinkles Cupcakes are handcrafted from the...
March 18, 2011
Win a Free Gift Card to the Taste of Iceland at DC Coast.
The Greater Washington metro area will be hosting “A Taste of Iceland” from February 24th through 27th, 2011. The multi-day event will feature Icelandic music, cuisine, film and culture throughout the Washington, D.C. area. DC area residents will have the chance to sample first-rate dining from two of Iceland’s renowned celebrity chefs, jam to live musical performances by one of...
February 23, 2011
SeamlessWeb Giveaway Winners Announced!
It’s hard to believe that just last week we were having ice thunderstorms, with nearly 70 degree weather right now in the Washington, DC area. I spent the day enjoying the sunny weather with my daughter. We ate lunch outside then spent the afternoon at the playground. I hope everyone is out enjoying the weather. So back to the task at hand … the give-a-way! I hope everyone had a chance...
February 18, 2011
Washington, DC area Restaurants and Chefs receive James Beard Award Nominations.
It’s that time of year again. The countdown to May and the annual James Beard Foundation (JBF) Awards has begun. Today the nominations of the semifinalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards, were announced. Judges from across the country will take a look at the list below and vote to narrow it down to a final list of nominees. After the pool is narrowed, five nominees in each category will be...
February 17, 2011
Food & Wine announces nationwide competition for People’s Best New Chef.
We have seen witnessed several unprecendented events this year already that illustrates the power of the people. Since 1998, the editors of Food & Wine have feasted their way from coast to coast, seeking out 10 innovative chefs with a distinctive vision creating exceptionally delicious food and bestowed upon them the title of Best New Chef. This year, the public will have a say. Food &...
February 17, 2011
Saving Your Sweetheart Precious Time: Valentine’s Day Menus and Special Promotions Round-up
Love is in the air this time of year. Many DC Restaurants offer special menus and promotions to sweethearts (and singles) dining out to celebrate Valentine’s Day. January is coming to a close and February 14 is just around the corner, so don’t wait to make your plans. To help, I’ve taken the liberty of providing a few recommendations for every kind of Valentine’s meal. Whether...
January 30, 2011
Update: The Breakfast Grand Opening of The Brown Bag – Postponed!
This is just an update that the special Grand Opening of The Brown Bag (1625 Eye Street NW), originally scheduled for tomorrow morning, is postponed until Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 7:30 – 10 a.m., due to inclement weather today and tomorrow. All are welcome to enjoy complimentary pastries, muffins and Swing’s Coffee.
January 26, 2011
Michel Richard’s newest bistro, Michel opens in Tysons Corner.
Michel, by internationally-acclaimed French Chef Michel Richard, has been open for less than a week in the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, formerly the Maestro space, and has been transformed into a sea of rich jewel tones and changing colored lights. Seating 110 in the main dining room, the chrome-and-burgundy-toned contemporary space features textured walls and banquettes, with his signature stacked...
November 9, 2010
Win tickets to the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show, prizes, and more!
Dining in DC and Lauren DeSantis of Capital Cooking are teaming up for the ultimate Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show give-a-away! If you love to Cook and Entertain, you won’t want to miss this! The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show is the premiere consumer event in the nation for cooking and entertaining enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. This flagship event in ...
October 19, 2010
Muncheez Mania opens Thursday with free crepes.
Muncheez Mania, in the heart of Georgetown, DC will officially open its doors this Thursday, October 21 and celebrating by giving away free gourmet crepes and unique saj sandwiches to the public from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Muncheez will be giving away one free crepe or sandwich per person. This fun, edgy new spot aims to cure cravings at almost any hour of the day (or night) and serves a menu of unique...
October 18, 2010
The 'Duponada' Top Finalist Results Are In!
Panas Gourmet Empanadas which opened recently at 2029 P Street NW in Dupont Cirlce held a contest to create a locally sourced empanada, made from Farm Market ingredients that would be named after Dupont Circle. What better way to become part of the community than name a menu item after it? Brilliant! Two weeks ago, entrants submitted a recipe or a list of no more than four favored ingredients...
October 6, 2010
Casa Nonna opens in Dupont Circle Wednesday.
DC is really starting to feel the love. Is DC becoming the New New York? It’s starting to look that way. The BLT Restaurant Group based in the ‘Big Apple’ is expanding their brand and opening a family-style Italian restaurant, Casa Nonna in Dupont Circle (1250 Connecticut Ave. NW). Casa Nonna, the name for the 190-seat establishment (“House of the Grandmother” in...
September 12, 2010
