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April 3, 2018
Press Release |   WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, the National Restaurant Association announced the launch of the Restaurant & Hospitality Association Benefit Trust Health Plan, insured and serviced by UnitedHealthcare. The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare formed a strategic alliance that offers exclusive health care solutions and pricing to member businesses –...
March 29, 2018
Press Release | Statement from Kathy E. Hollinger, President and CEO, RAMW In light of the serious allegations surrounding sexual harassment and workplace culture recently filed against restaurateur Mike Isabella and several members of his leadership team, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) Board of Directors requested that The RAMMYS judges panel convene to reconsider the restaurant...
March 26, 2018
Press Release | The Dish & Dram celebrates the Union of England and America   Fifteen cities in the US and one palace in the UK share the name “Kensington.”  Next to that iconic UK address, the best place to celebrate the upcoming royal nuptials on Saturday, May 19th is The Dish & Dram in Kensington, MD.   The restaurant literally rolls out the red carpet to celebrate...
March 19, 2018
Press Release | Washington, DC — HopFest 2018, the only DC beer festival by local brewers, for local brewers, is back for the 4th year in a row to support the DC Brewers’ Guild. Breweries from across the DMV will come together at DC Brau Brewing Company on Saturday, April 7th from 1pm to 5pm for an afternoon of hoppy beers, including old favorites, one-offs, and hard-to-find rare brews.   The...
March 14, 2018
Press Release | READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, NY (March 14, 2018) - The James Beard Foundation is proud to announce the nominees for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards. The nominees were announced today during a breakfast at Parc by Stephen Starr in Philadelphia, co-hosted by Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation; and Meryl Levitz, president and CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA®. Levitz...
March 13, 2018
Press Release | SAN FRANCISCO -- OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Bookings Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today unveiled its "Open Kitchen"  initiative at SXSW2018. The PSA-style campaign spotlights the need for the restaurant industry to make a shared commitment to put an end to an exclusionary, abusive culture and...
March 12, 2018
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March 12, 2018
Press Release | BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va., March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Valley Spring Water was again recognized as the best tasting American Bottled water at the annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, finishing second in a field of nearly 100 international competitors.   Mountain Valley has been awarded twice before at this all day event in ...
March 8, 2018
Press Release | Programming Includes Official SXSW Panel on Esports and Interactive Gaming Lab, an All-Female Music Lineup and Special Culinary Events with James Beard Nominee CHIKO, in Austin March 11-15 WASHINGTON, DC – (March 8, 2018) – As Washington, DC continues to receive national attention for its thriving culinary and entertainment scenes as well as its growing sports industry,...
February 26, 2018
Press Release | WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In year two of their partnership, Events DC and NRG Esports today announced a new training home in Washington, DC. The location will house NRG's developmental Overwatch Roster for the Contenders Series. This strategic move to Washington, DC showcases Events DC's long-term commitment to the rapidly growing esports landscape and its ecosystem in the...
December 18, 2023
Press Release |   Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954   1/15 - 1/21: Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week WHAT:    Winter Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as the biannual celebration of the region’s restaurant industry. Restaurant Week gives both diners and restaurants...
July 13, 2023
Press Release |   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954   Restaurant Week website now live to view participating restaurants + make reservations   Washington, DC (July 13, 2023)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Summer Restaurant Week from Monday,...
September 20, 2021
Press Release |  Irrepressibly strong foodservice industry celebrates resilience, honors its own    Washington, DC (September 19, 2021)—Fully vaccinated restaurant industry professionals and their fans gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 39th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and awarded a range...
August 3, 2021
Press Release |   CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; latoya.foster@dc.gov Walter E. Washington Convention Center Now Open for Conventions, Conferences, and Events (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, August 3, at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon and attend the grand opening of Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made DC at the Walter E...
September 16, 2020
Press Release | State-of-the-Art Production Studio Unveiled Inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC – September 16, 2020 – Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for DC, announced today the launch of GATHER by Events DC (GATHER), a new virtual platform designed to innovatively bring the local community, clients, and partners together. GATHER is a virtual...

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