There was a time where I had to have everything “fresh”. By “fresh”, I mean I had to practically see the product growing from the ground to want to consume it. Times have changed, schedules have changed and now I can barely get down a can of Chef Boyardee between work, food events and my […]
New cookware? Yes, please. Those were my sentiments when I received new casserole dishes from Kohl’s 2013 spring line of Bobby Flay’s Stoneware collection. Heavy and durable were my first impressions of the sangria colored oval casserole dish but it would take adding my cooking to the pot to see if it really would stand up […]
Coffee is mandatory for the beginning of my workdays. Without it, communicating seems to be a bit of a fog and can become a tad bit annoying. I know I sound like I have an addiction to the brewed beverage but it is actually good coffee that is a must have in the early morning […]
The past six months have ushered in a host of opportunities for me to host mini dinner parties. The most recent one was a collaboration of a few of my closest friends filled to the brim with none other than soul food. Anyone who knows yours truly will tell you that this is one of […]
The wintertime would seem like the most ideal time for me to spend time in the kitchen. hibernating, trying new recipes, combining new spice combinations, the possibilities seem endless, don’t they? For yours truly, however, the winter is the time when I truly hibernate and thoughts of getting in the kitchen seem less and less […]
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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