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2014 RAMMY Award Winners Announced

June 23, 2014
Washington, DC (June 22, 2014) —Top foodservice industry professionals and their fans gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 32 nd Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners in 20 award categories. To keep up with metropolitan Washington’s quickly evolving dining scene, new this year were seven award categories, celebrating brunches, service programs, mixology and other definitive aspects of the greater Washington’s restaurant and foodservice industry. The selection process for the winners...Read more

Wine and Dine on 5/29 with 2014 RAMMYS Wine Program of the Year Finalists

May 22, 2014
The 2014 RAMMY Awards
Washington, DC (May 22, 2014) —On Thursday, May 29, the 2014 RAMMY nominated Wine Program of the Year finalists will host exciting events to showcase their outstanding wine programs. This year’s anonymous panel of judges chose Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) members 2941 Restaurant , The Curious Grape , Estadio , Restaurant Eve and Ripple as the best of the best, demonstrating quality, diversity and clarity in their outstanding wine programs. Events are open to the public as guests are encouraged to come out and support their favorite establishment. 2941...Read more

RAMW & NRA Co-Host “Five Star Service” Conversation

May 12, 2014
The 2014 RAMMY Awards
Washington, DC (May 12, 2014) —On May 8, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) brought together over 80 leaders from the region’s foodservice and business communities for a conversation about the state of the industry in the nation’s capital. The discussion, moderated by Bret Thorn , Senior Food Editor of Nation’s Restaurant News , offered insights into operator success in an ever more competitive market. Panelists included 2014 RAMMY Awards nominees for Service Program of the Year including Adam Sanders (General Manager, BLT Steak ), Joseph Cerione (...Read more

2014 RAMMYS Cocktail Program of the Year Finalists Shine May 22

May 7, 2014
Cocktail Nominees Hold In-House Promotions Thursday, May 22 Washington, DC (May 7, 2014) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) has exciting special events planned for the 2014 RAMMY Awards Cocktail Program of the Year finalists. On Thursday, May 22, Cocktail Program of the Year finalists will showcase the diversity, clarity and value, of their outstanding craft cocktail program through in-house promotions, reaffirming why they deserve to win one of the region’s premier industry accolades – a RAMMY. Guests are encouraged to come out and support their...Read more

Sumptuous Spring Cocktails Debut at Black Jack

Black Jack
May 6, 2014
Black Jack Bar Manager E. Jay Apaga has debuted a new spring cocktail menu, pairing his signature offerings of classics, twists on classics and Black Jack creations with seasonal flavors that are vegetal, bright, fruit forward and a few bubbly and frozen options. Nominated for the 2014 RAMMY Cocktail Program of the Year, Apaga and his team have created a line-up of seasonal sips featuring house-made syrups, sodas and liqueurs, as well as flavor-enhancing garnishes like crushed candied ginger. New cocktails for the season include: Elderflower Monk A play on the classic Tom Collins with a dash...

2014 RAMMYS Beer Program of the Year Finalists Shine May 8

April 25, 2014
The 2014 RAMMY Awards
Beer Nominees Hold In-House Promotions Thursday, May 8 Washington, DC (April 24, 2014) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) has exciting special events planned for the 2014 RAMMY Awards Beer Program of the Year finalists. On Thursday, May 8, Beer Program of the Year finalists will showcase their outstanding beer program through in-house promotions, reaffirming why they deserve to win one of the region’s premier industry accolades – a RAMMY. Guests are encouraged to come out and support their favorite watering hole. Birch & Barley / ChurchKey 1337 14th...Read more

2014 RAMMYS Public Voting Closes Sunday

April 24, 2014
The 2014 RAMMY Awards
Last Chance for Public to Select Winners in Four Awards Categories Washington, DC (April 23, 2014) — Public voting for the 2014 RAMMY Awards will close at midnight, the evening of Sunday, April 27 . Members of the public are encouraged to vote for their Favorite Gathering Place , Upscale Brunch , Everyday Casual Brunch and Favorite Fast Bites finalists for the region’s premier industry awards program. Voting for these four categories can be cast online at washingtoncitypaper.com/food/rammys/ or ramw.org . The finalists for Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: Bar Pilar Bistrot Du...Read more

RAMW Announces 2014 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award Recipient

April 22, 2014
Former RAMW president, Lynne Breaux, to be honored at annual RAMMY Awards Gala Washington, DC (April 22, 2014) - This year’s Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award will be presented to former RAMW president, Lynne Breaux . The award, named in honor of legendary Washington restaurateur Duke Zeibert, and presented annually at the RAMMY Awards Gala , recognizes an individual whose hard work and outstanding initiative has increased the profile and success of the Metropolitan Washington restaurant community. This year’s award recipient will be formally announced at The Carnegie Library...Read more

The RAMMYS Best Brunch Passport

The 2014 RAMMY Awards
April 2, 2014
What if your next brunch could win you tickets to BizBash’s #1 food and restaurant event in DC ? From now until Sunday, April 13, celebrate excellence in the Metropolitan Washington restaurant and foodservice industry and enter to win tickets to The 2014 RAMMY Awards Gala when you eat brunch at any three of these participating nominee’s locations. Nominees for Upscale Casual Brunch of the Year: Art and Soul Blue Duck Tavern Mintwood Place The Source by Wolfgang Puck Vermilion Nominees for Everyday Casual Brunch of the Year DGS Delicatessen Et Voila! Pearl Dive Oyster Palace...

2014 RAMMY Awards Finalists Announced

March 18, 2014
Washington, DC (March 18, 2014) - Top industry professionals gathered tonight at The Hamilton Live at The Hamilton as the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced finalists for the 2014 RAMMY Awards, the winners of which will be announced at a black tie gala on June 22. To keep up with metropolitan Washington’s quickly evolving dining scene, new this year are seven award categories that celebrate brunches, service programs, mixology and other definitive aspects of the greater Washington’s restaurant and foodservice industry. Any RAMW member who met all...Read more

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