When a new restaurant comes to the District, it is almost impossible to squeeze in a reservation. This is exactly why as soon as Graffiato tweeted they were now serving lunch, I walked briskly over to get in before the rush. After weeks of salivating at my Twitter timeline, I knew it was time to […]
If you read Johnna Knows Good Food regularly, then you’re in on my little secret: I love (adore) Ethiopian food. Seriously. In ranking my top comfort foods, there’s soul food, Italian and Ethiopian, in no particular order. It is something about the Injera that mesmerizes my senses while it freaks others out with its spongy […]
The last time I visited Citronelle for dinner was during my teen years. Mind you I’m not very far from those years (*smiles*) but I’m far enough away that all I can remember about the experience is that I left feeling exceptionally full and delighted. To dine at any of Michel Richard’s inventions is an […]
Many years ago before this whole food gig started, I used to think pizza was good if it had a little bread and cheese to match. Now that I have tasted everything from authentic deep dish to grilled pizza, my standards for pizza have risen to a Michelin rating system. Since tasting 2 Amy’s pizza […]
It’s no secret that Vann Ness/UDC lacks in the restaurant department. With neighboring ‘hoods, Woodley Park and Cleveland Park, the lackluster restaurant scene is kind of surprising for this neck of the woods. That’s one reason I was glad to see Schlotzsky’s move out and Acacia Bistro move into the upper Connecticut Avenue retail space. […]
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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