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June 26, 2012
Hot Topics | Originally published on Borderstan.comJune 21, 2012For those of you new to the city or who may not know the history, 17th Street was built out of the desire of early immigrants to achieve the American Dream. Through their hard work, dedication and family sacrifice, these immigrants strived to provide future generations a better life.Name a continent and it is likely that an immigrant got their...
June 26, 2012
Hot Topics | By Mark Lee for Washington BladeJune 20, 2012It’s a pity that hearings conducted by the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board are not videotaped.If they were, every D.C. Council member and the mayor could be strapped in chairs and forced to view the entire mind-numbing 4-1/2 hour alcohol licensing protest hearing held last week that proved to be a stunning illustration of what is...
June 24, 2012
Press Release | Fiola named Best New Restaurant, Rasika’s Vikram Sunderam wins coveted Chef of the Year award, and Mitsitam Native Foods Café wins first-ever Casual Restaurant RAMMY (Washington, DC – June 24, 2012) More than 1,500 guests gathered tonight at the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) highly anticipated annual RAMMY Awards gala to celebrate the...
June 22, 2012
Lynne's Lounge | By Missy Frederick , Staff Reporter for The Washington Business Journal June 22, 2012 The BasicsBackground: Fashion model. Hotel manager. Bar owner. Nonprofit exec. Breaux, 64, has worn many hats in her career. She will don a more literal one June 24, when the 2012 Rammy Awards, with the theme “Hats off to Restaurants,” will gather chefs and mixologists in their finest fedoras and...
June 20, 2012
Members in the News | By Associated Pres Wednesday, June 20 WASHINGTON — The eatery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is competing for a new distinction among Washington dining establishments.Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe is the first museum restaurant to be nominated for a Rammy Award from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. It’s a finalist in the new...
June 18, 2012
Hot Topics | By John Byrne, Chicago Tribune reporter June 14, 2012 New Chicago restaurants will have fewer inspectors from City Hall darkening their doors in a move Mayor Rahm Emanuel said is designed to help the businesses get off the ground.It's the latest push to cut government red tape from the mayor, who says he wants to make the city more business-friendly.Lastmonth he cut the number of...
June 14, 2012
Press Release | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Urges D.C. Council Reform of Alcohol Licensing Process in Response to Local Restaurant’s Seven-Year Regulatory Battle WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2012) – The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) today called on D.C. Council member Jim Graham to include reform of the District’s alcohol licensing approval process...
June 7, 2012
Members in the News | By Nevin Martell for The Washington Post's Express Night OutJune 5, 2012A new trend is bubbling up: Restaurants are making their own sodas in-house, without the high-fructose corn syrup, the preservatives or theweird additives you usually gulp. Cool off this summer by ordering up one of these refreshments — in sizes even New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg would approve of. Read the full...
June 5, 2012
Members in the News | By Jamie Liu for DC Eater It's a struggle to find more than the usual kid-friendly hot dogs, chicken fingers, pizza, and French fries on the National Mall.But it's possible to find more than just the same old tourist food — without the tourist crowds — during a day exploring the monuments this summer. Whether you head to the right museum or stray a few blocks away to find your meal....
June 4, 2012
Press Release | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Applauds D.C. Council Final Budget Vote Approving Extended Alcohol Service Hours for Hospitality Venues WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 5, 2012) – The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) commended the D.C. Council on final approval today of a partial extension in the maximum allowable alcohol service period at the city’s...
June 1, 2012
Press Release | L'Academie de Cuisine is proud to announce its partnership with The Hill School to hold cooking classes in its new state of the art kitchen. L'Academie de Cuisine, the original cooking school in the Washington, DC area and a "Top Ten" culinary school in the United States, has expanded its reach in partnership with The Hill School on Capital Hill to hold recreational cooking...
June 1, 2012
Members in the News | Published by Forbes Travel Guide , contributor for Forbes.com June 1, 2012They say behind every great man is a great woman. But we’ve found that behind some great restaurants is a great man and agreat woman. Some of the year’s buzziest eateries come to us courtesy of coupledom—husband-and-wife teams run the kitchens together. Check out Forbes Travel Guide’slist of five...
June 1, 2012
Press Release | Mad Fox Brewing Company Welcomes New Executive Chef – Andrew DixonPacific Northwest Native Most Recently Worked at Michel FALLS CHURCH, VA (June 1, 2012) – The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, Northern Virginia’s upscale brewpub with a focus on chef-driven cuisine, announced that Andrew Dixon has joined the management team, as ExecutiveChef.“Andrew brings a...
June 1, 2012
Press Release | Mad Fox Brewing Company Welcomes New Executive Chef – Andrew DixonPacific Northwest Native Most Recently Worked at Michel FALLS CHURCH, VA – The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, Northern Virginia’s upscale brewpub with a focus on chef-driven cuisine, announced that Andrew Dixon has joined the management team, as Executive Chef.“Andrew brings a tremendous...
May 31, 2012
Press Release | Suburban Washington, DC Community launches second annual restaurant and agriculture intiativeLEESBURG, VA. (June 1, 2012) — Plans are underway for a the second annual Farm-to-Fork Loudoun event—a unique initiative in Loudoun County, Virginia that will bring together more than 20 chefs, 19 farms and regional wineries, and an acclaimed whisky and gin maker in a collaborative celebration...
