There are numerous reasons why I love the food scene in the District, but the number one reason are the people who make up this amazing scene. Thanks to French Twist D.C., I have this week’s Etiquette Tuesday. Last week, we all gathered at the opening of PAUL Bakery to toast and nibble on all […]
This Etiquette Tuesday, I point you all to one of my new fave blogs, Serverchat. There are two sides to every story and since I spend most of my time on the diner side, I thought it was time to see the other side of the field, the server’s view. Some many, many years ago […]
This weekend, I spent some time checking out the new hot spots of my old town of Harlem. Art deco rules the new scene and with chefs such as Marcus Samuelsson making there way uptown, a posh attitude is necessary. I thought everyone knew this until I glanced away from my “Brownstowner” cocktail and saw […]
Here’s to the old age phrase: You can have a lot of money, but you cannot buy class. Hence, we turn to this week’s Etiquette tip: how to put on a tea party. Some want to sip with their lips pursed wearing hats that cost the price of a couple of utility bills on a […]
Recently, I treated someone to dinner. As frugal as I am, this is a rare occasion that should not be taken lightly. This person did, however, and needless to say there will be many days in between the next time this happens again. So I treat them to dinner and after they had finished the […]
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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