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May 10, 2011
Legislation | OPEN HOUSE  |  TOWN HALL MEETING  |  PUBLIC HEARINGMetro is tuning in to you to help them make important decisions about Metro’s future.For the first time ever, Metro will host combined Open Houses and Town Hall Meetings prior to its official Public Hearings. Metro staff members will be available at Open Houses for one-on-one conversations about Metro service and...
May 4, 2011
Tidbits | By Stefanie Gans, Tuesday, May 3, 2011TheWashingtonPost.com  With the aplomb of a multi-tasking mother, Diane Gross shifts her 7-month-old son, Marley, fromhip to counter as she sniffs a glass of Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, all the whilelistening to the cellar master from Oregonpitching New World wines for her modern shop,Cork Market & Tasting Room in LoganCircle.“I always let...
May 4, 2011
| Click to view the photo gallery of the RAMW May Social & 2011 Duke Zeibert Honoree Announcement hosted by The Australian Embassy a Pavilion Sponsor of the 2011 RAMMYS Awards Gala.
April 27, 2011
Legislation | The engine behind Washington’s nightlifePublished: April 27Regarding the April 22 Weekend story “Chow in the midnight hour,”which stated that “Washington’s expanding nightlife offers one easy explanation for the boom.” Well, the 2003 extension of Metro’s weekend hours to 3 a.m. has had everything to do with the regional proliferationof delicious late...
April 21, 2011
Hot Topics | Washington, DC (April 21, 2011) — Have you ever wondered where you can find theabsolute comprehensive source for exclusive offers, specials, happy hours, and music at nearby restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues? And all in real time? Well, there is a new app for that.From the creative mind of Sam Von Pollaro, Venga wasdesigned and built with restaurants in mind with input from over 50...
April 20, 2011
Members in the News |      CONTACTS:Lydia Smith561.932.1075lydia.smith@hurricaneamt.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Laina Kawass305.234.3846laina@originalimpressions.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Hurricane Grill & Wings™ Poised for Aggressive...
April 20, 2011
Members in the News |        CONTACTS:Lydia Smith561.932.1075lydia.smith@hurricaneamt.com Laina Kawass305.234.3846laina@originalimpressions.com   Hurricane Grill & Wings™ Poised for Aggressive Growth,Adding 233 New Franchise Restaurant Development Agreements in 15 States Coastto Coast Maryland Franchise Group Executes Agreement to Open 38 AdditionalRestaurants in...
April 15, 2011
Legislation | ABRA has stepped up inspections and enforcement of the regulations requiring import permits. A violation will likely result in a $2,000 fine, and possibly a suspension of your license.As an ABC licensee in the District, it is your responsibility to assure that the alcoholic beverages served in your business are purchased either from D.C. licensed wholesalers, or have been brought into the...
April 14, 2011
Tidbits | April 2011 - Touted as a “late-night alternative to Metrorail when they (party go-ers) discover they’ve celebrated too well on St. Patrick’s Day” (The Washington Post, 3-16-11), the Washington Regional Alcohol Program's (WRAP) 2011 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide campaign provided 547 free Washington-metropolitan area cab rides to persons ages 21 and older whom...
April 12, 2011
Tidbits | Utilize the new and easy "Every Door Direct" mailing and the postal carrier will deliver one piece to every home (or every home and business) in the areas closest to your restaurant without having to buy a mailing list. It's a fast, easy and inexpensive way to distribute menus, coupons or flyers promoting the restaurant.Click here for a PDF document which explains the new and easy...
April 12, 2011
Tidbits | Agency’s revised standard operating procedure regarding deadlines for the submission of temporary license and one-day substantial change applicationsPurpose: The purpose of this directive is to inform each Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) employee of the newly approved timeframe for the submission of Applications for Temporary Licenses and One Day Sunstantial Change...
April 12, 2011
Legislation | Safer, smoother, more reliable trips will result from an aggressive schedule of track work to begin April 15 Metro to create improvements through upgrades in tracks, repairs to bridges and replacement of rail switches to comply with National Transportation Safety Board recommendations, resulting in safer, smoother and more reliable trips for customers as Metro continues to rebuild its rail...
April 4, 2011
Legislation | The National Restaurant Association hailed the Senate's vote to repeal the 1099 reporting mandate, which was included in last year’s health care law. The requirement was overly burdensome, making nearly every business-to-business transaction reportable to the Internal Revenue Service. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law.The Senate passed H.R. 4, The Comprehensive 1099...
April 1, 2011
Tidbits | Dominion Virginia Power's monthly electricity rates will increase effective April 1, 2011, with revised rates for specific surcharges on the Company's bills. The Rider R (Bear Garden Generating Station), Rider S (Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center), and Riders C1 and C2 (Demand Side Management Programs) surcharges are adjusted annually to permit Virginia Power to recover the cost of these...
March 29, 2011
Tidbits | RAMMY Pavilion Sponsor Spotlight:Nordic Cuisine -- Featured in Travel & Leisure MagazineThe April issue of Travel & Leisure Magazine includes a nice feature story" In Search of Iceland's Nordic Cuisine".The author writes about the terrific Nordic Cuisine -- weare excited to feature the Nordic Partners (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,Sweden) at this year's RAMMY awards gala on...

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