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June 4, 2018
Press Release | WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2018) – Zentan, a contemporary Japanese restaurant located on Thomas Circle and adjacent to the Kimpton Donovan Hotel, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, June 30 to undergo a reconcept to open as a new restaurant from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. While details for the forthcoming restaurant are still being finalized, it is...
May 24, 2018
Press Release | It’s a Jazz Takeover as Neighborhood Venues Host Performances Citywide The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) is pleased to announce the schedule for Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a vital component of the DC JazzFest presented by Events DC (June 8-17). Spotlighting the District as a vibrant cultural capital, Jazz in the ‘Hoods brings jazz to all four quadrants and eight...
April 25, 2018
Press Release | DC Establishments Join Forces to Offer Best in Guest and Employee Experience WASHINGTON, DC – Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group and Clover Restaurant Group announced today that they have joined forces to create a joint venture combining four Washington restaurant brands and nine total restaurants including Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s, Cafe Deluxe and Tortilla Coast. All of the...
April 18, 2018
Press Release | Washington, DC  – [April 18, 2018] – The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today the 2018 Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity and Ambassador of Hospitality award winners, celebrating diversity and inclusion, community service and hospitality leadership in the restaurant industry. Seven winners were selected from hundreds...
April 17, 2018
Press Release | Classically Trained Chef Joins Dupont Circle Restaurant With New Spring Menus Rooted in Sustainable Cuisine WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 17, 2018) – Dupont Circle gathering place Firefly welcomes Rich Falbo as its new executive chef. With a B.A. in Hospitality from Texas Tech University, a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute, and more than 20 years of experience in the...
April 13, 2018
News | BETHESDA, Md., April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Streetsense, an experience-focused strategy and design collective based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, recognized as the best in the industry with NEWH Top Interior Design Award for 2018. This prestigious honor is determined by the NEWH chapter boards with consideration of a firm's quality design work in the hospitality industry along...
April 10, 2018
Press Release | Founder of The Dubliner Daniel Coleman is honored at the RAMMYS Capital Achievement Reception Washington, DC (April 10, 2018)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is thrilled to announce restaurant founder and publican Daniel Coleman will be honored with the 2018 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award at a reception on Monday, April 30 at 5:00pm. This is one of the twenty-...
April 5, 2018
Press Release | From Rockville, MD to DC’s Celebrated Chocolate-centric Co Co. Sala, to Joël Robuchon and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, Pine Returns to the DC Area Ready to Revitalize 2941’s Pastry Program (FALLS CHURCH, VA) – Celebrated modern American restaurant 2941 in Falls Church, VA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicholas Pine as their new...
April 4, 2018
Press Release | New Lunch Line-Up Features Dishes Inspired by Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima & Team’s Travels, Interactive Culinary Components, Nods to Local Legends & More   (WASHINGTON DC – April 4th, 2018) – Just in time to welcome the arrival of spring in the District, Executive Chef/Partner Katsuya Fukushima and team at Daikaya Izakaya (705 6th...
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 23, 2018
News | SeafoodSource - By Chris Chase, Associate Editor March 23, 2018 In an effort to increase access to sustainable seafood and promote sustainable seafood options, The James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced the launch of its new Sustainable Seafood Partner program 22 March.  The program, which dovetails with the foundation’s existing “Smart Catch” program,...
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 16, 2018
News | WASHINGTON (AP) — South Africa and Wales are set to face off in a historic rugby match at RFK Stadium this spring, highlighting the growth and popularity of the sport in the nation’s capital. The one-off match is scheduled for June 2 and is part of a trio of test matches South Africa and Wales will play during the month across North and South America. According to World Rugby’...

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