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March 14, 2014
News | ABRA will be performing unannounced visits to ABC licensee holders, starting with establishments that have received complaints in the past. We highly encourage our members to make sure they are in compliance with District ABC noise laws. We also encourage our members to sign up for the ABRA listserv to stay informed on upcoming policy changes and campaigns that will affect your business. For more...
March 11, 2014
Press Release | Washington, DC (March 11, 2014) – Hill Country Barbecue Market Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the return of Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue, a unique branded outdoor experience featuring Hill Country’s award-winning Texas-style barbecue, ice-cold Shiner beers, and live music on the spacious and picturesque West Lawn of the National Building...
March 10, 2014
News | By Abha Bhattarai for The Washington Post, Capital Business
The parent company of Matchbox and Ted’s Bulletin has brought on three new advisers to help the restaurants prepare for an eventual expansion beyond the Washington area.
Matchbox Food Group plans to announce Tuesday that its newly created board includes Outback Steakhouse founder Chris Sullivan; Bill Allen, former chief executive...
March 3, 2014
News | Updates on the Green Dot Money Pack/Pepco Scam
RAMW has been in touch with Pepco and they are aware of the Green Dot Scam. If you receive a call from a person claiming to be from Pepco or any other service provider it is important that you:
take precautions to verify the person is affiliated with the company, especially if that person is requesting an immediate credit card or cash...
February 24, 2014
Press Release | Washington, D.C., (February 24, 2014) –Acclaimed Chef/Owner Richard Sandoval is pleased to announce the March anticipated opening of his Pan Latin steakhouse concept, Toro Toro, which will be located at 1300 I Street, NW, 20005. Toro Toro is a play on the Japanese word for tuna and the Spanish word for bull. The restaurant will offer a twist on the contemporary steakhouse...
February 18, 2014
News | When Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux opened Bastille in 2006, they brought their vision of a casual upscale bistro to life literally by their bare hands. Since that time, the restaurant has gone through significant cosmetic improvements as well as refinements in the menu. The Chefs Poteaux continuously stuck to their philosophy offering high quality, all housemade, locally...
February 18, 2014
Press Release | Washington, D.C. (February 18, 2014) – James Beard Award-winning Chef José Andrés, and partner Rob Wilder, are pleased to announce Oyamel Cocina Mexicana’s seventh annual Tequila & Mezcal festival, which celebrates the heritage of these unique Mexican spirits. From March 10th to March 23rd, Oyamel will feature special dishes created by Head Chef Colin King...
February 12, 2014
Press Release | Washington, DC (February 12, 2014) -- Policy Restaurant will be starting a delivery service, and will host the 4th Annual Neighborhood Appreciation Day. If you live on 14th Street, NW, you have a variety of luxuries at your front door! 14th and U Street residence do not having to go far for banking, groceries, coffee, workouts or to grab a bite at dozens of unique...
February 6, 2014
Press Release | Washington, DC, (February 6, 2014) — Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj is pleased to announce a new winter savings lunch option to be enjoyed exclusively at nopa Kitchen+Bar’s handsome bar/lounge, every Monday through Friday, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm The 160-seat American brasserie located just north of Pennsylvania Avenue at 800 F Street, NW, is in the heart of Penn Quarter. The stunning new...
February 6, 2014
Press Release | Washington, DC, (February 6, 2014)—Ashok Bajaj is pleased to announce Benjamin Lambert as the executive chef at 701 Restaurant. Lambert brings fifteen years of experience garnered at several notable restaurants in New York City, Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. His culinary pursuits began at a young age as he learned the art of charcuterie, canning, along with fishing, foraging and...
February 6, 2014
Press Release | Alexandria, Virginia - Bill Butcher, founder of Port City Brewing Company, located at 3950 Wheeler Avenue in Alexandria, VA, is pleased to announce the late spring seasonal beer release, an American Style Bitter (ASB), called Ways & Means. This will be a limited release of a single 90-barrel batch, available on draft only in bars and restaurants around the Metropolitan DC area. Port City...
February 4, 2014
Press Release | Washington, DC (February 4, 2014)—Café Dupont welcomes the start of a new year with a reinvigorated winter menu. Executive Chef David Fritsche has combined global flavors with classic technique to craft a decadent seasonal menu sure to keep guests warm during the remaining cold months ahead.
Appetizers include fresh smoked salmon accompanied by a...
January 30, 2014
News | Washington, DC (January 30, 2014) – Miriam’s Kitchen today announced that it has formed an alliance with a team of the foremost experts in Washington’s culinary & hospitality sectors. Together, the members of the Strategic Effort to Allocate Resources (S.E.A.R.) initiative will collaborate on how to leverage industry leadership and a shared sense of hospitality to assist...
January 29, 2014
News | By Mike Conneen, WJLA7
The DC government is partnering with the local hospitality and restaurant industries to help unemployed Washingtonians get specialized job training and find work.
At DC Central Kitchen, the new grant money will help expand a culinary arts program.
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January 27, 2014
Press Release | Washington, DC (January 27, 2014)—Nominations for the 2014 RAMMY Awards will close at midnight, the evening of Wednesday, January 29. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate their favorite chefs, foodservice operators, local food & beverage products, and professionals for consideration in the region’s premier industry awards program.
To nominate an...
