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December 2, 2011
Legislation | Below is the report from MarkTate of Jackson-West Consulting from our October 24, RAMW Board meeting atColumbia Firehouse in Alexandria, VA which contains important legislativeinformation impacting Virginia businesses:Virginia Delegate DavidAlbo’s address to RAMW Board:ABC regulationsincluding ABC advertising laws and Happy hour promotionsDelegate Albo addresseda number of changes in the...
December 2, 2011
Members in the News | Merchants Take Swipe at the New Debit FeesThe Wall Street Journal has published an eye-opening article about debit card transaction fees."Merchants Take Swipe At the New Debit Fees" states:“Heartland Payment Systems Inc., which processes electronic payments for small businesses, says it has passed on $25 million of savings to its customers as a result of the lower debit-card fees...
December 1, 2011
Legislation | Sunday 8amAlcoholic Beverage Service Now Legal Duein large part to RAMW’s efforts, on-premise licensees are now allowed to servealcoholic beverages on Sundays beginning at 8:00am if approved by The ABCBoard. Forthose that are eligible, the application to file a change of hours is on lineat www.abra.dc.gov and THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE. Clickhere to see full letter...
December 1, 2011
Legislation | 2011 DC Sales Tax law change notices effective October 1, 2011 Please click links below for important tax law changes: Security Services • Cigarettes • Parking • Alcoholic Beverages
November 30, 2011
Legislation | DC Restaurant License Renewals
You may now renew your restaurant license (Basic Business License), without a current health inspection certificate.
Click here to read the letter from Nicolas Majette, DCRA Director.
November 30, 2011
Tidbits | Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations On Service AnimalsMore Than Just Pets: Understanding the New Americans With Disabilities Act Service Animal ProvisionsWritten by RAMW member Robert Lannan, Esq The US Department of Justice has issued new regulations under the Americans with Disabiities Act (ADA) to clarify the obligations of restaurants and other public accommodations to provide access...
November 27, 2011
Sustainability | OnMonday, November 28th, 2011, RAMW hosted the first gathering of government, “green” industry and restaurant representatives to discuss the state of sustainability in restaurants the District of Columbia. LynneBreaux, President of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, welcomed the attendees and panelists to the seminar at the Hilton Garden Inn. Ms. Breaux...
November 16, 2011
| Metrocureanby Amanda DC Chefs Take Over James Beard HouseOn a quiet, unassuming street in New York's Greenwich Village sits the brick home of James Beard. To be asked by his eponymous foundation to cook at the house is an honor most chefs dream about. Last week, some of DC's top culinary talents had that chance. Lucky me was invited to attend.The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington,...
October 31, 2011
Tidbits | WRAP Commemorates 29th Year in Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking Greater Washington Individuals and Organizations Lauded For Their Community ServiceWashington, DC, October 21 – The nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) commemorated its 29th year fighting drunk driving and underage drinking today during its 2011 Annual Luncheon Meeting and WRAPPY Awards ceremony...
October 31, 2011
Members in the News | The Wall Street Journal October 28, 2011José Andrés Wants to Feed the World (And You) José Andrés's life is like one of those off-color jokes. A Southern butcher, a Yankee reporter, a ham baron from central Spain and a cosmetics kingpin from Barcelona walk into the house of a Spanish chef living in the suburbs of D.C. The cast of characters building to the punch...
October 31, 2011
Members in the News | Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar to ReopenFour Months After Fire Destroys Kitchen the Capitol Hill Staple Returns What: Four months after a kitchen fire closed the Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar, the Capitol Hill landmark is reopening its doors and kitchen. On Friday, November 4 the Tune Inn will reopen at its regular time of 8 AM after significant rehabilitation. On June 22...
October 31, 2011
Members in the News | Dining with the StarsMarcel’s is the Top Restaurant in Washington, DC by Several Coveted ListsThe all-star team at Marcel’s, led by Executive Chef Robert Wiedmaier, has certainly been seeing stars recently, as they receive recognition and praise as one of the top restaurants in Washington, DC. Just this week, Zagat released “America’s Top Restaurants in 25 Cities,”...
October 27, 2011
Members in the News | DININGBISNOWTop40 Power RestaurantsThey're known as the places where deals are closed, business meetings are held, clients are impressed, and the bigwigs and high rollers hang out. Now, we're giving them the Bisnow seal of approval. That's right, ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to present our first ever power restaurant rankings.Click here to read full article.The Final 40#40: The Oceanaire#39:...
October 27, 2011
Tidbits | RAMW Receives WRAPPY Award Washington, DC, October 21 – The nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) commemorated its 29th year fighting drunk driving and underage drinking today during its 2011 Annual Luncheon Meeting and WRAPPY Awards ceremony held in the ballroom of Maggiano’s Little Italy in Washington, D.C.RAMW received a 2011 Corporate Sponsorship WRAPPY Award for...
October 25, 2011
Hot Topics | The State of the Plate Sustainable Meat Seminar, held October 17,2011 at George Washington Univerty with the Animal Welfare Approved group was agreat success with over 200 in attendance. The following excerpt is from DiningBisow on 10/18/11: Grocery shoppers aren't the only ones confused by labels like"all-natural," "organic," "free range," and"humanely...
