If you have ever had dinner, drinks or anything consisting of more than 30 minutes in a restaurant space with yours truly, then you know how I ALWAYS use the restaurant bathroom. This is not a gross post, but a post for those that love all things restaurants including where you powder your face before […]
It was on a freezing cold night that I had an epiphany about this post. Where do you go when you cannot get in?? There are many, many places in the District to eat but there are those select few that you can almost never get in unless your luck has made you a lottery […]
Macon Bistro & Larder can easily become one of my favorite restaurants in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. Essie’s Biscuits and Bacon Gravy hold enough weight to win the dish of the year. The restaurant marries the cuisines found in Macon, Georgia and Mâcon, France, which is where the owner/Executive Chef, Tony Brown spent much of […]
Ocopa is the newest kid on the block, and with award winning mixologist Glendon Hartley behind the bar…only magic can occur. Regardless of when you decide to go, try as many pisco sours as you can; but if you can’t decide, we suggest you start with these four. Red Radish Chilcano Mate Pisco Chief’s Mix Raspberry Rose Pisco […]
I recently visited Water & Wall’s Pop Up, Uncle Paul’s Kitchen, which pays homage to Chef Tim Ma’s Uncle who paved the way for his culinary career (*see the full story here). I will admit I was a bit taken aback when the dishes began arriving at the table where I had expected a more […]
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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