Visiting a restaurant when it first opens and then two years later can make a world of difference. The first time I set foot in Cedar Restaurant, I wasn’t sure the restaurant would last two full seasons in the downtown DC restaurant scene. Tucked underground between 8th and 9th on E street (NW), the restaurant […]
For the past couple of years I had heard about a spot in D.C. that sells the alleged best Cuban in this area. A few nights ago, I confirmed the rumor was true. Now I know it is hard for you to wrap your head around the idea of the best Cuban coming out of […]
In a city where the restaurant industry thrives on diversity, it always amazes me that there so few soul food restaurants. Coming from Harlem and living in North Carolina, my body is accustomed to all things comfort and soulful i.e. soul food. After receiving a Palm Sunday afternoon invite to visit a spot on Florida […]
If you are like me, you don’t like to taste the sugar in your desserts and pastries. When I can taste the sugar, I call it sugar-shoving, as in the sugar is shoved in my face and I am left with a feeling of guilt for consuming too much. Thanks to owner Alexander Petrossian, you […]
The phrase never judge a book by its cover stands true when you think about Kababji Grill. From the outside, its easy to pass this place in the bustling Dupont neighborhood and think of it as a fast food carryout spot. Far from fast food and there is no carry out furniture in these parts. […]
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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