One of DC’s hottest events of the year, The RAMMY Awards, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) annual restaurant industry awards gala, is rapidly approaching, and DC metro-area residents once again have a chance to score a pair of coveted tickets to the highly-anticipated gala by simply sipping a cocktail (twist your arm, right?!). From [...]
A Taste of the RAMMYs and South of the Border
Although World Cocktail Week may be over, the spirit of great American cocktails lives on. The excitement for Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) 2012 RAMMYs began to build as this year’s nominees for Best Mixology Program met for a private cocktail tasting Monday night at Mike Isabella’s Graffiato. Each nominee crafted a unique cocktail for [...]
Breaking News: Chef Will Artley Departs Evening Star Cafe
Chef Will Artley of the Evening Star Cafe located in Delray, Alexandria has left his post after 6 years. His last service was Saturday night. He started at the Star as sous chef working under Matt Cordes, who is now co-owner/ Chef of the Atlas Room in August 2005. After just two years, he was [...]
The hot DC Food Truck debate continues.
Food Truck Enthusiasts all over the Washington, DC area are joining together in an effort to save DC’s Food Trucks. According to the Yes on Title 24 website, that supports vendors Some very powerful businesses are lobbying the City Council to prevent us from serving you where you work. The DC [...]
The Ultimate Restaurant Week Give-a-way: Deal or No Deal Contest!
Dining in DC and DC on Heels are teaming up for the Ultimate Restaurant Week give-a-away! If you’re dining out for Restaurant Week you won’t want to miss this! Enter to win one of five $75 dining gift certificates! Twice the cost of a Restaurant Week 3-course dinner!
DC Restaurant Week, sponsored by Destination DC and [...]
Rammy 2010 Winners Announced.
Last night, Sunday, June 6, 2010, over 1,500 restaurant industry members and guests celebrated the announcement of the 20th annual Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) awards, or “Rammy’s” at the Marriott Wardman in Woodley Park, Washington, DC. Attendees were dressed to impress wearing 1940′s glam to fit the Casablanca theme of “We’ll Always Have¦ [...]
Best New Restaurant Rammy Nominees Poll. Enter to Win a Dining Certificate!
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The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) 2010 RAMMY Awards is in just two weeks on June 6, 2010 where the Rammy [...]
DC's Rising Culinary Star Series: Part II, Chef Dan Giusti, 1789
Each year the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) honors extraordinary professionals within the Washington, DC area restaurant industry at their Restaurant Awards Gala, The RAMMYS. Prominent restaurant employees, chefs, and local restaurants are celebrated and recognized within thirteen award categories. In 2009, the five finalists for the “Rising Culinary Star” award are Cedric Maupillier from [...]
DC's Rising Culinary Star Series
Each year the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) honors extraordinary professionals within the Washington, DC area restaurant industry at their Restaurant Awards Gala,The RAMMYS. Prominent restaurant employees, Chefs, and local restaurants are celebrated and recognized within thirteen award categories. In 2009, the five finalists for the “Rising Culinary Star” award are Cedric Maupillier from Central [...]






