Over the past week, several restaurants in DC were visited by federal agents. These visits were not raids, and, to my knowledge, no employees were detained or arrested inside of a restaurant. Rather, they were formal Notice of Inspection (NOI) visits, part of a nationwide relaunch of federal worksite enforcement efforts.
The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington thanks Mayor Bowser for standing with restaurant operators, workers, and diners by supporting the repeal of Initiative 82.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) proudly supports Mayor Muriel Bowser, the District of Columbia government, and the Washington Commanders in their collaborative effort to redevelop the historic RFK Stadium site. This transformative project represents a significant opportunity for the restaurant and hospitality industry in Washington, D.C.
On behalf of the restaurant industry in the District of Columbia, I am writing to ask you to move quickly and pass S.1077, District of Columbia Local Funds Act, to enable the District’s government to spend already approved local funds to ensure a safe, clean, and functioning business environment for operators across the city.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) unveiled the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala on Monday, April 14, during a reception that brought together local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders.
As the weather warms up, outdoor dining becomes a great way to attract more guests and boost business, and it also brings unique risks that are important to keep in mind.
Here are a few tips to help your outdoor service run smoothly and safely:
by John Gonzalez Thu, March 20th 2025 at 4:00 AM on WJLA - ABC7
Updated Thu, March 20th 2025 at 8:40 AM
A new survey from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) reveals that more than two-thirds of casual dining restaurants will likely close this year.
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Jeff Clabaugh - jclabaugh@wtop.com
March 19, 2025, 1:19 PM
D.C. restaurants continue to struggle since the pandemic, with a record 73 restaurants closing in 2024, and a survey of restaurant operators by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington paints a bleak outlook for 2025.
