This week I visited Belga Cafe, which is well beyond its years on the Hill. The veteran role this restaurant plays in the SE neighborhood dining scene makes it seem like its been here since at least the 70’s. The restaurant celebrates its 10 year Anniversary this year on the 8th street SE corridor, which […]
I see why the wait list is so long at Rose’s Luxury: the food is really that good. Creative and unique in its presentation, Rose’s stays in the lines by simply recreating American favorites. I like to think of this place as a spot you go to when you want food with a facelift. Take […]
There are few reasons these days that I venture downtown when I go home for the weekend. With the expansion of restaurants, lounges and speakeasy’s in my Harlem neighborhood, there is really no need for me to make the trek down to the Village the way I did in my younger years. When I got […]
I had a great time at the Olde Towne Inn in Upper Marlboro, better known as O.T.I. Come sit at my table at this local tavern as I review my “Top 5 Dishes” for JohnnaKnowsGoodFood.com. O.T.I. is a popular restaurant located just steps away from the Prince George’s County courthouse, and is a favorite among […]
I love this place and do not spend enough time here. A cozy spot tucked in the absolute center of the Golden Triangle in this city, Mari Vanna is a diamond in the rough. The bar is small and intimate so getting there before the crowd is suggested. The dining room takes over two levels […]
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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