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By Daniel J. Sernovitz – Senior Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal
Mar 18, 2025

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of Washington, D.C.'s culinary professionals who have been named finalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards

During the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Picks dining program—a collaboration between the
Festival, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, and our city's finest eateries – we're featuring more restaurants, more menus, and more incredible food! From March 20 to April 13, over 50 participating restaurants are showcasing springtime menus featuring creative dishes and cherry blossom-inspired cocktails that’ll have you celebrating the season with every bite.

Restaurants provide a multitude of slip, trip, and fall hazards, whether it be from spilled liquids, high customer traffic, or other means in our kitchen, dining areas, and storage rooms. We can all play
a part in preventing these hazards from causing injuries to anyone.

42 restaurants participating for the first time; Newly updated website now live to make reservations and explore options

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Winter 2025, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns to celebrate the region’s vibrant culinary scene January 27 – February 2, 2025.

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a lively celebration, or just want to treat yourself, our local restaurants are ready to make your holidays unforgettable.

Unveiled on December 9, 2024, the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C., awarded one MICHELIN star to two new restaurants. Mita, a vegetarian Latin American restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood, with its creative and flavorful offerings. Omakase, located in the Barracks Row neighborhood, also received one star for its exceptional Japanese cuisine.