When I get invited to “Meet the Chef” events, I am always intrigued to see the face/personality behind the food. I am a true believer that you can taste the vibes of who is prepping the food in the dish. Executive Chef and Owner, Caroline Ross, of River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar, has good […]
When the temperatures rise in D.C., you can barely find any space to walk on the sidewalks. The shell shock of winter always makes Washingtonians appreciate the warmer days, which is why al fresco dining is so popular in this area. JKGF discovered a new hideout (well not for long), that offers plenty o’ patio […]
I had been to Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant for brunch. I am glad I went back for dinner. I had left brunch feeling like I would not need to return to the North Capitol St, NW restaurant but dinner made it the comeback kid. The callaloo soup, alone, is the reason to revisit this place. […]
Sticky buns and bacon are the initial thoughts that come to mind when I think about B Penn Quarter (formerly Plan B Burger Bar). Peppercorn dipped bacon and sticky buns draped in powdered sugar and strawberries are the stars of the show at this new brunch. The brunch is so new, the menu is not […]
For all the years I have been in D.C., K Street has been the central location for the “power lunch”. Looks like there is a new sheriff in town, however, with I Street taking its piece of the pie. I visited I Street newcomer, Pennsylvania 6, for lunch and it felt like a CBC class […]
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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