The space that once belonged to Bangkok Joe is now being occupied by Mama Rouge and to be frankly honest, it has made me forget the old face. Maybe it is the sea urchin chandelier taking centerfold in the decor or the craft cocktails that make you want to devote more time to the bar […]
As the old saying goes “The second times the charm”. That is exactly what happened the last time I visited Boss Shepherd’s in Penn Quarter. On my first visit, I left feeling disappointed and confused: How could a menu boasting so many great dishes have no way of proving it? The fried chicken lacked any […]
Pinea is the new face of the W Hotel’s restaurant scene. Seeing J&G leave this space was bitter-sweet with some of the best steak I have ever had in D.C. exiting but something new and good replacing it. Pinea, similar to J&G, has its staples that will make you want to return. Besides the recent […]
Harth is one of those places I would never venture to without someone else’s recommendation. Tucked inside the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, H?rth was going to have to have good food for me to return. The trek to this dining destination is real for city dwellers. I can gladly report the newly appointed Executive Chef, […]
GRK is a welcome addition to the fast casual restaurants permeating the District lunchtime scene. The restaurant lunch is set up like what you would see at Chipotle, ShopHouse and Merzi except GRK is serving up gyros. Gyros (*pronounced Yeero) at GRK are sourced from New Jersey, marinated and roasted and then thinly sliced to […]
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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