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February 2, 2024
RAMW Members celebrate Lunar New Year in style. Here are our picks for Lunar New Year.
China Chilcano’s Lunar New Year Celebration
Usher in the Year of the Dragon with China Chilcano’s Lunar New Year Celebration! From February 8th - 11th, enjoy limited-time dishes from Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expertly crafted cocktails from the bar.
And on Saturday, February 10th, enjoy a traditional Lion Dance led by the artists at Tai Yim Kung Fu beginning at 6pm!
A symbol of abundance and unity, whole fish are key to any Lunar New Year celebration. Our steamed whole striped...
January 29, 2024
Dear RAMW Community,
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards better support and protection for the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington and its members. It is with great pleasure that we introduce our new insurance partner, Preferred Insurance Services, Inc.
At RAMW, we are committed to advancing our mission and serving our community with the utmost dedication. In our continuous effort to enhance the well-being of our members, volunteers, and stakeholders, we have carefully chosen Preferred Insurance Services, Inc. as our...
January 19, 2024
Contact:
Anthony Hesselius, LRA PR
anthonyh@lindarothpr.com
202-277-3642
Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week Extended
140+ Participating Restaurants Will Offer Promotion 1/22 - 1/28
WHAT: Winter Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), will officially extend from Monday, January 22 through Sunday, January 28, doubling the biannual celebration of the region’s restaurant industry. Over 140 specially priced menus have already been confirmed throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia at...
January 19, 2024
Contact:
Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
The 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Return Sunday, July 21, 2024
Nominations now open for the capital region’s premier foodservice industry awards
Washington, DC (January 8, 2024)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to...
January 13, 2024
FINAL REGISTRATION: FEBRUARY 16, 2024
REGISTER HERE!
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, in conjunction with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is proud to showcase the Washington, DC area’s vibrant restaurant scene during the 2024 Festival, from March 20 – April 14. Restaurants who enroll in the program offer custom spring-themed menu items that are featured on Festival channels, encouraging Washington, DC area residents and visitors to experience flavors of this iconic DC season with friends and family.
To provide the most value to...
January 4, 2024
Contact:
Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week Offerings
Restaurant Week website now live to view participating restaurants + make reservations
Washington, DC (January 3, 2024)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Winter Restaurant Week from Monday, January 15, through Sunday, January 21. The area’s signature dining promotion gives diners and restaurants something to commemorate this month with...
December 18, 2023
Contact:
Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
1/15 - 1/21: Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week
WHAT: Winter Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as the biannual celebration of the region’s restaurant industry. Restaurant Week gives both diners and restaurants something to commemorate this January with specially priced menus offered throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
To expand menu options available for diners, participating restaurants will offer...
December 6, 2023
Party Planning Made Easy! TheListAreYouOnIt.com & RAMW have partnered up to create a list of EVERY private dining space in the DC Metro Area. This is just the beginning - as we learn of new options, we will add them here. So, whether you want an intimate dining experience for 12 or a dinner party for 200, the accommodations you want to know about are here .. on our List of Private Dining options:
2941 Restaurant - Private dining rooms can accommodate an intimate gathering of 2 to larger private events of up to 100. The main restaurant and outdoor terrace are also available for...
November 16, 2023
DC Health Link, the District of Columbia's Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, offers many different health plans to meet every need and budget. Enrollment is easy, and expert help is available.
Annual Special Offer for Coverage Starting January 1
To make sure every DC business can cover its employees, we offer special flexibility for employers starting coverage on January 1st. Employers offering coverage starting January 1st do not have to meet the following standard eligibility requirements:
Fifty percent minimum employer contribution toward employee premiums...
November 10, 2023
The Holiday season is upon us! Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited for the holiday season, and invite diners to book their next holiday party, special occasion dinner, corporate events, and so much more in expertly designed spaces that serve deliciously curated festive fare and cocktails to take the hassle out of planning. With so much to do with shopping and travel, leave the meal planning to us. Here are our picks for Holiday dining options across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Click or call to order and leave...
November 6, 2023
Contact:
Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
WHAT: DC Cocktail Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as a week-long celebration of the area’s cocktail culture. Enjoy Cocktail Week throughout the Metropolitan region with a variety of restaurants offering tasty cocktails paired with delicious bites, innovative events, and in-house happenings.
The seven-day cocktail celebration leads into Repeal Day, marking the 90th anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition in the United States on December 5, 1933...
November 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Shelby O’Malley | LRA PR
Email: shelby@lindarothpr.com
THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS FOR ITS 19TH YEAR
Enjoy a variety of live entertainment, shop local businesses and munch on sweet treats
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 1, 2023) - This year’s Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID and Diverse Markets Management, returns for its 19th year starting Friday, November 17th through Saturday, December 23rd. Once again, the market will be taking two entire blocks of F...
November 1, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
DC Health Link Open Enrollment Begins Today, Runs Through January 31, 2024; Monthly Premiums Start as Low as $13/Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2023
CONTACT
Susana Castillo (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; susana.castillo@dc.gov
Adam Hudson (DCHBX) – (202) 527-5622; adam.hudson@dc.gov
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, as the 2024 Open Enrollment period begins, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health Link encourage residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable health insurance at DCHealthLink.com...
October 4, 2023
Website, social media, QR codes, apps, and more: The modern restaurant is a digital experience now more than ever.
But did you know all of these platforms must remain accessible to all guests or violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Unfortunately, non-compliance puts restaurant operators at risk for serious legal consequences, including lawsuits.
Not only is digital ADA compliance required, but like stopping at a stop sign or buckling your seatbelt, it’s also the right and responsible thing to do.
Learn more about website accessibility and ADA by...
September 19, 2023
In an effort to constantly improve the standards of food safety in the United States, the system of food safety regulations has been evolving gradually throughout the past century, creating fresh guidelines and protocols in reaction to emerging issues involving food safety. More than 50 new food regulations have been enacted or introduced just in the past five years. Let’s take a look at some of the new regulations being put into place in 2023 and beyond.
What’s Changed?
The most prominent overall theme in new food industry regulations is increases and expansions in...
September 14, 2023
Last week we explored the science behind personal hygiene and food safety and this week we turn our focus to health inspections.
Health inspections play a vital role in upholding retail food safety standards, but there are more than a few misconceptions about what inspections entail and how violations factor into a restaurant’s success. To help crack the code for this critical food safety process, let’s go over some of the most common questions restaurant workers have regarding health inspections.
1. What does the health inspection process look like?
Authorized food...
September 7, 2023
Explore the role personal hygiene plays with food safety, and how a clean kitchen significantly helps protect the health of restaurant guests.
This week we look at the role personal hygiene plays in food safety and share proper practices to ensure your staff isn’t putting the health of your guests at risk by neglecting their cleanliness. Join us as we crack the code on proper personal hygiene in kitchens and help you protect your guests from foodborne illnesses by maintaining a clean and tidy staff. Read the full Week 2 blog post here.
September 1, 2023
This week we are examining the effects of time and temperature on food, sharing safe temperatures to cook different types of food, and explaining how to build an effective food temperature policy that your staff can stick to. Understanding food safety temperatures is critical for protecting your guests from foodborne illnesses and earning their trust. All operators and food handlers are responsible for understanding the importance of the temperature danger zone, which foods are most likely to become unsafe, and how to properly check and record food times and temperatures. (Read the full Week...
August 31, 2023
Jurisdictions are enacting laws that shift the onus of employee compensation, previously provided as tips or commissions by customers, onto restaurants through increased base wages for front-of-house (FOH) personnel. To offset these added expenses, restaurants have devised various strategies, the most prevalent being the introduction of service charges – a mandatory fee, typically calculated as a percentage, added to every bill.
As an increasing number of restaurants implement service charges, it's crucial to...
August 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. (August 29, 2023) – Martin’s Tavern in historic Georgetown, is the city’s oldest family-run restaurant. It was founded by great-grandfather William Solomon Martin, and grandfather, former Major League Baseball player, William Gloyd “Billy” Martin, and opened in 1933 as Prohibition ended. In September 2023, this landmark 98-seat tavern, with an additional 44 seats in the outdoor cafe and “streatery” celebrates its 90th anniversary with Billy Martin at the helm, the four-generation restaurateur in this family that is carrying on his...
August 22, 2023
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August 22, 2023
Contact:
media@ramw.org
202-331-5990
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Names Keiristin Wilbert Communications Manager
Washington, DC (August 22, 2023) - Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, names Keiristin Wilbert as its new Communications Manager. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource, and community for its members. In this role, Wilbert is the primary media contact for...
August 9, 2023
Builds on Effort to Help Restaurants Comply with District’s Consumer Protection Laws, Ensure Consumers Understand Their Rights
Washington, DC – Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a Supplemental Business Advisory on restaurants’ legal obligation to adequately disclose all fees – including service fees – to customers.
“District law requires restaurants to disclose any fees in a timely, prominent, and accurate manner," said the attorney general. "Today’s guidance, developed in collaboration with...
July 20, 2023
On Wednesday August 16, 2023 at 12pm ET, GYH Partner Becki Young and GYH Of Counsel David Morris, will host a webinar to educate viewers on visa options for foreign investors.
Register here for this webinar!
The United States offers two primary visa options to foreign investors and entrepreneurs seeking to start a new business or buying an existing business. The E-2 non-immigrant investor visa program is extremely flexible. For example, there is no minimum capital investment test and no minimum job creation requirements. Alternatively, the EB-5...
July 17, 2023
The rise in operating costs and shortage of restaurant labor has forced restaurant owners to incentivize key employees with performance bonuses and equity by building the ideal restaurant management incentive plan. The ideal incentive or bonus plan should:
Incentivize and reward key employees for increasing profitability and improving the hospitality experience;
Provide an ROI to owners; and
Be simple, self-sustainable, and scalable.
With an effective compensation incentive plan, owners don’t need to be involved in day-to-day operations, and can focus on growing and...