Portland, Maine, affectionately known as “The Other Portland” has become something of a dining mecca, and I’m so thankful that I live only a few hours away so that I can periodically check in and see what all the fuss is about. According to some sources, the small city of Portland, Maine has more dining […]
One of my loyal readers recently took a trip down to Williamsburg and Richmond, VA eating all along the way. They passed on their do’s and don’ts and of course, I had to share with you guys. Here’s what they found or didn’t find: In a sea of chain restaurants and pancake houses, there […]
With all the talk about traveling and foreign food finds that you find here every Friday, I thought it only appropriate to discuss a must-have travel buddy that every foodie should invest in- The New Food Lover’s Companion. My manager introduced me to this food reference book, that lists and defines EVERYTHING- from the Italian […]
All that talk about Jamaica last week got me really excited about the Caribbean and trying new and exotic food. Not only did I feed my excitement by doing a few searches for a cheap flight to the beautiful island, but I also sought out my new Jamaican friend and asked for a recipe or […]
New Orleans is a place for all of the senses. Of course, my taste buds were pleased but it was the rest of my senses that were most aroused. The sight: Seeing Bourbon Street change from day to night is like watching a restaurant transform from a prim and proper dining area to a nightclub. […]
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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