I headed to New Orleans for the first time this summer and was really excited about the trip since I had heard so many great things about the city. Unfortunately, but fortunately, I had no idea where to start in trip planning. Since I LOVE food, I wanted to make sure I hit the right […]
*Thanks to Vicky Braun, inventor of the Lid Pocket (www.lidpocket.com), a hands-free lid solution for most slow cookers. This week’s recipe is courtesy Vicky featuring one of her fave Mardi Gras recipes. Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound sausage (Andouille, Polish or Jennie-O turkey sausage) sliced 1 […]
The NCAA Division-I Men’s Basketball Final Four is now underway (and to my great disappointment, without the presence of the North Carolina Tar Heels), and everyone is preparing for the big showdown in New Orleans. I thought that I would have the opportunity to attend the big dance, but plans fell through and I’ll be […]
College basketball is in full swing and friends have yet another reason to gather around the TV each week for finger food, drinks and trash-talking. As a proud Tar Heel, this time of year always excites me; however, this year my excitement level has been taken up a notch. This year’s Final Four will bring […]
Leaves have turned and started to fall and temperatures are dropping. It’s the time to try out some soul-warming recipes. As part of my usual obsession with food and travel, I realized that I’d been thinking so much about foreign cuisine and booking an international flight, that I had forgotten about the cooking traditions and […]
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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