3315 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners of The RAMMY Awards tonight during a virtual program viewed live by a first-ever public audience. Broadcasted live from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the two-hour streaming experience celebrated the region’s resilient hospitality community and honored winners in 20 award categories with other special distinctions.
For over thirty years, The RAMMY Awards have honored the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the metropolitan Washington region’s restaurant and foodservice community. While the program honored finalists based on the 2019 year of dining, RAMW recognized that 2020 has posed unique challenges that the industry continues to navigate. The RAMMYS represent some of the best of the region’s restaurant community that continues to be one of the area’s most irrepressible industries.
The selection process for the winners involved two esteemed groups, the voting public, which decided the winners in four categories: Favorite Gathering Place, Upscale Brunch, Casual Brunch and Favorite Fast Bites; and an anonymous panel of volunteer judges, consisting of food and dining journalists, educators, and foodservice industry professionals.
RAMW honored additional members with the Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year award, given to Coastal Sunbelt Produce for exemplifying commitment to and support of RAMW, and the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award, presented to restaurateur Randy Norton of Great American Restaurants for his hard work and outstanding initiative over 45 years in business that has increased the profile and success of the region’s foodservice community. These awards were determined by RAMW’s Executive Committee.
The 2020 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award was given to ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Co. (30 years), Vace Italian Delicatessen (40 years), and Mrs. K’s Toll House (90 years), dining staples celebrating decades serving locals and visitors throughout metropolitan Washington.
Remaining winners of the 38th Annual RAMMY Awards are:
Upscale Brunch of the Year: Trummer’s
Casual Brunch of the Year: All-Purpose – Shaw
Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: The Salt Line
Favorite Fast Bites of the Year: Shouk
Service Program of the Year: St. Anselm
Beer Program of the Year: Roofers Union
Cocktail Program of the Year: Royal
Wine Program of the Year: Field & Main
Casual Restaurant of the Year: CHIKO – Capitol Hill
Employee of the Year: Yasmin Orozco, Taco Bamba Taqueria – Springfield
Manager of the Year: Jamal Flowers, Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Co. – Alexandria
Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year: Atlas Brew Works
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Three Blacksmiths
New Restaurant of the Year: Cane
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Poca Madre
Pastry Chef of the Year: Paola Velez, Kith/Kin [now Maydan and Compass Rose]
Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Angel Barreto, Anju
Restaurateur of the Year: Yama Jewayni, Katsuya Fukushima, Daisuke Utagawa, Daikaya Group
Chef of the Year: David Deshaies, Unconventional Diner”
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1728 20th Street, NW Thanks to A. for sending: “Spotted at the corner of 20th and S (next to baby Emissary).” Stay tuned for an opening date.
1011 K Street, NW “Dear PoPville, Parlour Victoria (inside the Moxy on K NW between 10th and 11th) was completely dark last night and tonight. They opened not too long…
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Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.
Our cleaners will take care of everything, including vacuuming and mopping as well as cleaning and dusting countertops, tables, mirrors, appliances and more. Sinks, toilets, showers and appliance exteriors also get a good scrub.
Spring into a new dating experience with The Feels. The format fuses meditation + somatic elements like eye gazes + prompts + compliments. It’s designed to leave you feeling seen + heard. Developed in partnership with Columbia university, ongoing research shows its 2x more effective than a typical singles event + 70% of all attendees report walking out with the contact info for someone they’re excited about.
Ticket price includes a 90-min facilitated experience, unlimited wine, zero proof cocktails, light bites + access to a digital community of folks in DC who are also mindfully dating. The event takes place on Thursday, 5/16 at Yours Truly Hotel at 6:30 PM.
This is for the brave ones. You in?
St Mary Armenian Church Annual Spring Food Festival
Come hungry and leave happy! Experience culture, community, and cuisine all in one place. See you at the festival!!!!
Comedy Cabaret
Kick up your heels at Bad Medicine’s COMEDY CABARET extravaganza at the DC Improv Comedy Club on Tuesday, May 21st. Revel in the sights and sounds of this entertaining musical revue, with songs, dance and sketch comedy that will have
