My husband and I had the pleasure of attending a preview of the “Tequila & Mezcal Festival” at Oyamel – owned by famous chef Jose Andres – in Penn Quarter. The actual festival ran for about 2 weeks in March, where anyone could buy tickets for $60 for unlimited tastings of delicious dishes like Ceviche Veracruz (lightly poached squid […]
While quality of food is always top choice for me when selecting a restaurant, ambiance comes in at a close second. Pinea, located inside of the W Hotel, offers patrons high quality food selections, while surrounding them with breathtaking artistry on the walls. With murals painted by renowned street artist, Gaia, Pinea’s walls have been […]
UPDATED!!! More reasons to stick close to the Cherry Blossoms this season. More food, more drinks, cheers! Bar Dupont is honoring the 103rd anniversary of cherry blossom season in the nation’s capital with two specialty cocktails. The Sake Old Fashioned ($10) is a Japanese take on a classic American cocktail commemorating Japan’s enduring gift of spring […]
So, it looks like I’m destined to dine only at Italian restaurants when going out in the area to eat for the remainder of this year (3 weeks ago, it was Ovvio Osteria in Merrifield)… not that I’m complaining. If anything, it works out because half of the time that’s what I’m craving nowadays. It’s also nice to see […]
Getting out of the District these days can be a challenge if your resources are limited. Money, time off from work and travel companions all weigh into the planning process. Recently, I needed a BREAK. Searching the map much like Prince Akeem in Coming to America, I scoured quick getaways that would not empty the […]
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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