The “regulars” are the best in most businesses. “Regulars” are the folks that frequent an establishment on a steady, consistent basis. They often are the reason some businesses stick around for many years. The owners, managers and waitresses are familiar with them because they become as much a part of the restaurant as the people […]
The invitation is a topic that has graced the Etiquette Tuesday page on many occasions. This week instead of focusing on the typical date or friend to friend invitation I want to tap into the invitation from the restaurant to blogger, journalist and the like. As a food writer, you are constantly visiting restaurants for […]
A reader recently went out on a date with a guy who liked to order for her. I had to use this for my next Etiquette Tuesday because I have mixed feelings on this issue. This weeks etiquette tip: Let me make my own decision. Now I love when I go to a restaurant and […]
The truth is a hard thing to find these days especially in the restaurant scene. Most of us have visited a restaurant and asked the waiter for their honest recommendation on what to get on the menu. When the waiter responds with an “Everything is good here”, I almost always give the side eye. Now […]
Writing Etiquette Tuesday means I am always on the case when it comes to sharing new dining tips with you guys. This week excites me because I get to share an experience that left a sweet taste in my mouth. A few weeks ago, I celebrated another some-odd birthday and one of my fave ladies […]
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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