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WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 2010 RAMMY AWARD GALA HOSTED BY THE

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON

Scott Drewno wins coveted Chef of the Year award, 2941 honored as Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year and  Birch & Barley named Best New Restaurant

(Washington, DC – June 6, 2010)  Over 1,500 guests donned stunning 1940’s glam clothing to fit the Casablanca theme of “We’ll Always Have… Restaurants” at last night’s RAMMY Awards gala. Scott Drewno, executive chef of The Source by Wolfgang Puck in Washington, DC took home the highly coveted Chef of the Year award at the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s annual event and 2941 in Falls Church, VA was named the Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.

Also honored at the event was Nicolas Stefanelli, executive chef at Bibiana as Rising Culinary Star; Alexandria’s Vermilion won Upscale Casual Restaurant; DC’s BLT Steak captured the title of Power Spot and Best Wine Program went to Proof. The publicly voted Your Favorite Restaurant award went to Co Co. Sala, last year’s Hottest Bar Scene winner. Birch & Barley won as Best New Restaurant and PS7’s as the first-time Beverage/Mixology Program of the Year category winner.

Another first for the year is the change in format for the 28 year-old event. This year, in lieu of presenting awards during a seated dinner, awards were presented during a theatre-style seated ceremony. A celebration with dinner and dancing following in the Salon ballroom.

“The RAMMYS are the party of the year. Not only for the Metropolitan Washington restaurant community but also for the diners and foodies that appreciate our incredibly vibrant dining scene,” said Lynne Breaux, President of RAMW.

The RAMMY Awards honor achievements and excellence in the Metropolitan Washington restaurant industry. Established in 1982 by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, portions of the RAMMY Awards Gala support the RAMW Education Foundation. On Sunday, June 6^th over 1,500 guests attended the 40’s glam themed black tie event at the stunning Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. A complete list of winners follows:

2010 RAMMY Award Winners:

Chef of the Year

Scott Drewno –The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Washington DC

Fine Dining Restaurant

2941, Falls Church VA

Rising Culinary Star

Nicolas Stefanelli – Bibiana, Washington DC

Best New Restaurant

Birch & Barley, Washington DC

Power Spot

BLT Steak, Washington DC

Neighborhood Gathering Place

Cork Wine Bar, Washington DC

Upscale Casual

Vermilion, Alexandria VA

Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene

Birch & Barley/Churchkey, Washington DC

Pastry Chef

Anthony Chavez – 2941, Falls Church VA

Joan Hisaoka Associate Member

ProChile/Wines of Chile

Beverage/Mixology Program

PS7’s, Washington DC

Wine Program

Proof, Washington DC

Restaurant Employee

Adolfo Cajchon – Seasons, Washington DC

Restaurant Manager

Mark Politzer – Bourbon Steak, Washington DC

Your Favorite Restaurant (voted by online/newspaper ballot)

CoCo. Sala, Washington, DC

Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award

Bob Madigan

WHERE MAGAZINE Visitors’ Choice Award

The Capital Grille

2009 RAMMY Honorary Award

The Monocle on Capitol Hill

About the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington

Established in 1920, RAMW is proud to be the voice of the Metropolitan Washington food service industry and establishments of hospitality. RAMW has over 700 members and promotes and lobbies on behalf of the restaurant industry. RAMW “Fights for the Right to Eat, Drink and Be Merry.” For information on RAMW please visit www.ramw.org.

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