When at home lounging around the house, all dining etiquette rules go out the window unless guests are around. Eating with our fingers is so common that when we go to restaurants we have to consciously remind ourselves that this is not the proper way to eat (*This is probably why we love the Ethiopian […]
Beyen 3 very ripe bananas1 tbsp. flour1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1 tbsp. sugar1/8 tsp. baking sodaSugar (for garnish)Mix the bananas, flour, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium size bowl. In a deep fryer, place a spoonful of the batter in the hot oil (*use fryer according to manufacturers directions) and fry until […]
Easy No-Fat Yogurt Sauce1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. sea salt1/2 cup no-fat plain yogurt1 tsp. olive oilIn a small bowl, mash together the garlic and salt to form a paste. Stir in the yogurt and oil. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Remove and serve.*Johnna’s tip: Where there’s a will, there’s […]
Onion Dip From Scratch 2 tbsp. olive oil1 1/2 cups onions (diced)1/4 tsp. kosher salt1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. ground white pepper1/2 tsp. kosher salt In a saute pan over medium heat add oil, heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 […]
Raspberry-Apple Danish Spread1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese (softened)1 apple (chopped)2 tbsp. seedless raspberry jam1/3 cup granolaRitz Brown Sugar Cinnamon CrackersPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the cheese onto the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Combine the apples and jam and spread over the cheese. Top with the granola. Bake for 20 […]
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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