I have discovered my new people watching spot and it is in Virginia. Good food, bridal shops and waterfront views have been my main motivation for crossing the bridge from the District to Virginia over the years. Blackwall Hitch has joined the ranks of reasons to leave D.C. on any given afternoon for food and […]
Montgomery Mall has come a long way. The food court has transitioned from an old episode of All in the Family to the Orange Room on the Today Show in the last few years. In addition to upgrading the food court, the Mall has upgraded its movie theater amenities. By moving The Metropolitan Kitchen & […]
While the sky opened its wrath on the District, an intimate group of people sat inside the Occidental Grill & Seafood restaurant to enjoy dinner and a movie. Although the event was to be held outside on the patio, due to the rain we were led upstairs to the Monument Room, a beautiful space that […]
Virginia Festival at American Eats Tavern (June 17th-June 30) Chef José Andrés’ America Eats Tavern (www.americaeatstavern.com) is celebrating the region’s rich history with the inaugural Virginia Festival, featuring special events and Virginia-themed dishes throughout the two-week festival. The festival will take place exclusively at America Eats Tavern, located within The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, where José offers his take on […]
If you love Chipotle, you will love Shophouse. Imagine Chipotle, but with SouthEast Asian ingredients. Designed on the Chipotle concept of build your own bowl, you start with rice, noodles or salad. The protein is flavorful meat consisting of grilled chicken satay, steak lamb, pork & chicken meatballs, or tofu. The vegetables consist of kale, […]
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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