Last year, JKGF had the honor of attending the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards. Amazing. Time. Looking forward to the celebration this year and special shout-out to one of our D.C. faves, Causa, which made the list this year. Kudos to all the nominees!! Restaurant and Chef Awards The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant […]
The annual event returns to celebrate Washington D.C.’s diversity and works to advance cultural diplomacy. Guests will be able to taste natives’ dishes, beverages and entertainment from embassies representing every corner of the globe. Deets here: Date: Thursday, October 13th 2022 Time: 6:30pm General Admission Location: Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard Purchase Tickets On: eventsdcembassychefchallenge.com
Cruise ship casinos have become a new form of classic service within the recreational offerings of physical casinos to become the main attraction on some transatlantic ships. What could be better than to enjoy something that we are passionate about, such as casino games? But, even more, enjoy in a company with similar interests, in […]
‘Tis the season to drink good wine. Fine, Austrian wine to be exact. JKGF has not traveled to Europe in what feels like forever and even longer since we sat on Sigmund Freud’s couch. For these reasons and many more, we are oh so grateful for Wein Burgenland. We recently had the opportunity to try […]
So a little over a month ago I visited Taiwan when coronavirus was just on the rise in cases and fatalities in mainland China. I was reluctant to share with my U.S. counterparts because I knew what people would say “You’re going to get the virus” or “You’re really going over there?!”. I had done […]
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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