THURSDAY, APRIL 8 2010
By Times Staff
Members of
Alexandria's two leading restaurant groups were announced March 23 as
finalists for the 2010 RAMMY awards, the Washington area's recognition
of elite talent in the restaurant industry. Vermillion, of the
Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is nominated for Best Upscale Casual
Restaurant along with Central, Liberty Tavern, Proof and Zaytinya.
In the Rising Culinary
Star category, Shannon Overmiller of Majestic Cafe, Michael Isabella of
Zaytinya, Liam LaCivita of Liberty Tavern, Nicholas Stefanelli of
Bibiana and Jon Mathieson of Inox each received nods.
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(Restaurant Eve, PX and Majestic Café) is among the finalists in a new
category for top Beverage/Mixology program. Other finalists are
Brasserie Beck, Founding Farmers, PS7's and Tabard Inn.
Josh Short of the
Neighborhood Restaurant Group is among the nominees for Pastry Chef of
the Year. Other finalists are Anthony Chavez of 2941, Amanda Cook of
City Zen, Fabrice Bendano of Adour and Travis Olson of 1789.
Sponsored by the
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, the winners will be
announced June 6.
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