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RAMMYS Spring Promotions
Win a Mother’s Day Brunch Reservation at a 2016 RAMMYS Finalist Restaurant
District diners show appreciation for mom through Instagram promotion
Now through Wednesday, May 4, any guest can enter to win a Mother’s Day brunch reservation at the participating Everyday Casual Brunch or Upscale Casual Brunch finalist restaurant of their choosing. There will be one winner per participating restaurant selected at random by RAMW and announced publicly. Once chosen, the winners will receive an email to respond to on a first come, first served basis to claim the restaurant for which they would like a reservation on Sunday, May 8.
From now until May 4, potential diners will post photos and videos of what they love most about their moms using the Instagram handle @RAMWdc and #RAMMYSBrunch. Utilizing Instagram will allow RAMW to track entries and share posts to a broader audience.
Participating Everyday Casual Brunch and Upscale Casual Brunch finalists include:
Everyday Casual Brunch
· Duke's Grocery
· Tico
· Vinoteca
Upscale Casual Brunch
· Blue Duck Tavern
· Fiola Mare
· The Source by Wolfgang Puck
2016 RAMMYS Beer Program of the Year Finalists
Events and Specials Announced at the Region’s Top Beer Restaurants May 2-6
Finalists for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) 2016 RAMMY Award for Beer Program of the Year have exciting special events and promotions planned for Monday, May 2, through Friday, May 6. During that week the five finalists will showcase their outstanding offerings through in-house promotions, reaffirming why they deserve to win one of the region’s premier industry accolades – a RAMMY Award. Guests are encouraged to come out and support their favorite watering hole throughout the week.
The week of May 2, any guest who posts photos at a RAMMYS beer program finalist location using the Instagram handle @RAMWdc and hashtag #RAMMYSBeer will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the 2016 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 12. Winners will be contacted via Instagram prior to the RAMMYS.
The winners for all categories will be announced at the 34th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. For more information regarding the awards and sponsorship opportunities, email therammys@ramw.org or call 202-331-5990.
The Arsenal at Bluejacket
300 Tingey Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-524-4862
To celebrate The Arsenal at Bluejacket recently being named a RAMMYS finalist and to highlight its commitment to food and beer pairings on every level, Bluejacket will be debuting the Big Train Burger with a week-long vintage beer pairing for $18. Each day the new burger, which is topped with smokey onion rings, jalapeno relish, aged cheddar and steak sauce, will be paired with a brew hand-picked from our cellar of vintage rarities by Beer Director Greg Engert.
Granville Moore’s
1238 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-399-2546
Granville Moore’s is hosting an exciting array of events for beer lovers in the Atlas District. On Monday, May 2, fans are called to “Drain the Drafts” and enjoy 30% off all drafts from 8pm until close. Tuesday, May 3 brings “Tour de Geuze,” during which the bar will spotlight hard-to-come-by Belgian brews from Wetten Importers. On Wednesday, May 4, Granville Moore’s is teaming up with fellow finalist Right Proper Brewing Company for a special beer dinner as well as 25% off all Trappist beers. Thursday, May 5 is a chance for patrons to take a sneak peek into the restaurant’s “Stuff We Don’t Want to Share,” such as its newest reserve and hard-to-find brews, while guests on Friday can celebrate the end of the week during “Yes We ‘Can’,” a spotlight of local and canned Belgian beers.
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-588-7388
Jack Rose Restaurant & Beer Director, Nahem Simon presents the "Barrel-Aged Collaboration Celebration,” a week showcasing five rare, exclusive barrel-aged brews, paired with their barrel-holding counterpart, whether that be bourbon or a cocktail. Jack Rose will also showcase five rare barrel-aged beers from the 50/50 Eclipse collection, featuring annually-released brews aged in various bourbon barrels paired with their respective whiskey drams. At the Saloon Bar, Simon has curated a Beer Supper Plate, featuring five rare beer tastings not usually available by the short pour, paired with seasonal snacks from Chef Russell Jones. Here is the line-up:
· Flying Dog JRDS Bourbock 2015 (Maibock aged for 4-6 mo. in JRDS Willett 11yr, Jefferson's Reserve & Ocean bourbon barrels & blended - Exclusive to Jack Rose Dining Saloon)
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- Pairing: Jefferson’s Reserve
- Flying Dog JRDS Double Barrel-Aged Horn Dog 2014 (English Barleywine aged for 3 months in proprietary JRDS Jefferson’s & Jim Beam Bourbon barrels & blended - Exclusive to Jack Rose Dining Saloon)
- Pairing: Jim Beam
- Perennial Dealer's Choice - Jack Rose (American Strong Ale brewed with apple, pomegranate & key lime juice - Collaboration with Jack Rose Dining Saloon)
- Pairing: Jack Rose cocktail
- De Silly Jack Rose Silly Willett 2016 (Belgian Strong Dark Ale aged for 4 months in Jack Rose Dining Saloon's 12yr Willett Bourbon barrels - Collaboration with Jack Rose Dining Saloon)
- Pairing: Willett 12-year
- Devil's Backbone JRDS Willett 12yr Sour Old Ale 2015 (Sour Old Ale - Old Glen aged for 6 months in JRDS Willett 12 year bourbon barrel - Exclusive to Jack Rose Dining Saloon)
- Pairing: Willett 12-year
- FiftyFifty Eclipse Stout - Elijah Craig 12yr. (Purple Wax) 2014 or 2015
- Pairing: Elijah Craig 12-year
- FiftyFifty Eclipse Stout - Evan Williams (Black Wax) 2013
- Pairing: Evan Williams bourbon
- FiftyFifty Eclipse Stout - Four Roses (Red Wax) 2013 or 2014
- Pairing: Four Roses Single Barrel
- FiftyFifty Eclipse Stout - High West Bourbon (Tangerine Wax) 2014 or 2015
- Pairing: High West American Prairie
- FiftyFifty Eclipse Stout - Woodford Reserve (Blue Pearl Wax) 2014 or 2015
- Pairing: Woodford Reserve
Republic
6939 Laurel Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-270-3000
Republic invites all DC beer enthusiasts to explore its draft beer selection from May 2 to May 6, during which all draft beer pints are $7. Republic will also be serving beers exclusive to its location; guests seeking minute-by-minute updates about available specials are encouraged to follow Republic on social media (@RepublicTakoma) during the week.
Right Proper Brewing Company
624 T Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-607-2337
Right Proper Brewing Company is tapping into its ever-changing beer selection from May 2 to May 6 to showcase the breadth and quality of its offerings. As a highlight on Tuesday, May 3, Right Proper will showcase one of its aged vintage beers, which has remained untouched for several months to develop nuanced taste and characteristics. Right Proper will announce its offerings throughout the week on social media (@RightProperBeer).
2016 RAMMYS Cocktail Program of the Year Finalists
Events and Specials Announced at the Region’s Top Cocktail Restaurants May 9-13
Finalists for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) 2016 RAMMY Award for Cocktail Program of the Year have exciting special events and promotions planned for Monday, May 9, through Friday, May 13. During that week participating finalists will showcase their outstanding offerings through in-house promotions, reaffirming why they deserve to win one of the region’s premier industry accolades – a RAMMY Award. Guests are encouraged to come out and support their favorite watering hole throughout the week.
The week of May 9, any guest who posts photos at a RAMMYS cocktail program finalist location using the Instagram handle @RAMWdc and hashtag #RAMMYSCocktail will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the 2016 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 12. Winners will be contacted via Instagram prior to the RAMMYS.
The winners for all categories will be announced at the 34th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. For more information regarding the awards and sponsorship opportunities, email therammys@ramw.org or call 202-331-5990.
2 Birds, 1 Stone
Lower Level
1800 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
In honor of being named a RAMMYS Cocktail Program of the Year Finalist, 2 Birds, 1 Stone will offer a special Cockamamie Punch from May 9 through May 13. Stop by and try this refreshing blend of Four Roses bourbon, fresh ginger, passion fruit, citrus and cava.
barmini by José Andrés
501 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-4451
From May 10 through May 13, barmini invites guests in to try its Floral Cloud ($18) featuring gin, crème de violette, maraschino, lemon, and hibiscus cloud. This drink represents the technique and artistry of barmini, and is also one of the cocktails on their Cocktail Flight.
Del Campo
777 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-289-7377
During the week of May 9, Del Campo showcases the creativity of its mixologists with a specialty cocktail featuring white rum, grilled peaches, vanilla, mango juice, and lime juice. Guests are invited to enjoy the perfectly balanced cocktail to celebrate Del Campo being named a RAMMYS Cocktail Program of the Year Finalist.
Kapnos by Mike Isabella
2201 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-234-5000
Kapnos by Mike Isabella presents its I Work Out ($11), featuring gin, pineapple, lime, and agave, during the week of May 9. This refreshing drink, one of Kapnos’ many signature cocktails, spotlights the RAMMYS cocktail finalist’s intriguing creations.
Tico
1926 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-319-1400
In celebration of being named a RAMMYS cocktail finalist, Tico will feature a special pisco punch for the week of May 9 using La Diablada Pisco with white peppercorn and lemon.