I, being a relatively “young buck” in the cooking world, was quite interested when I heard of cooking “En Papillote” and jumped at the opportunity to try it out. Earlier this year, PaperChef introduced paper cooking bags, which allow you to cook without the use of aluminum and allow for an easier cleanup after cooking. […]
1 package Gold ‘n Plump 90/10 Ground Chicken (*found at local Targets around the D.C. area) 1 cup Feta Cheese 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic (*finely diced) Kosher Salt (*to taste) Pepper (*to taste) Olive Oil 10-12 Grape Leaves (*I used the bottled grape leaves making it easier to clean) Carefully remove the grape […]
It’s no secret that I do not like sweets. The only exceptions to the rule are when they are absolutely decadent and/or they fall into childhood obsessions. As a kid, I was the unusual one who would give away all of my Halloween candy, never wanted the cotton candy at the fair and frowned at […]
After living in North Carolina, it’s kind of hard not to like sweet tea. It is everywhere. The thing about my lifestyle in D.C., however, is that sweet tea is almost non-existent. Try visiting a restaurant and saying you want some sweet tea, the waiter will promptly bring over the tea and the mini packets […]
After taking in about a pound of lamb during one sitting, I surprised myself when I pulled out Naughty Bits Brownies and a tall glass of milk for dessert. With names like “The Shiksa Brownie”, the “Cabana Banana Boy Brownie” and the “Living in Sin Brownie”, my temptation would not let me pass on dessert. […]
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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