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2010 RAMMY Winners
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dusty Lockhart, Three Lockharts Communications, 202- 664-9881, dusty@threelockhartspr.com
Betsy Allman, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, 202.331.5990, betsy@ramw.org
WINNERSANNOUNCED AT THE 2010 RAMMY AWARD GALA HOSTED BY THE
RESTAURANTASSOCIATION METROPOLITAN
Scott Drewno wins coveted Chef of the Year award, 2941honored as Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year and Birch & Barley named Best New Restaurant
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Also honored at the event was Nicolas Stefanelli, executive chef at Bibianaas Rising Culinary Star;
Anotherfirst for the year is the change in format for the 28 year-old event. Thisyear, in lieu of presenting awards during a seated dinner, awards werepresented during a theatre-style seated ceremony. A celebration with dinner anddancing following in the Salon ballroom.
“The RAMMYS are the party of the year. Not only forthe Metropolitan Washington restaurant community but also for the diners andfoodies that appreciate our incredibly vibrant dining scene,” said LynneBreaux, President of RAMW.
The RAMMY Awards honor achievements and excellence in the MetropolitanWashington restaurant industry. Established in 1982 by the RestaurantAssociation Metropolitan Washington, portions of the RAMMY Awards Gala supportthe RAMW Education Foundation. On Sunday, June 6th over 1,500 guestsattended the 40’s glam themed black tie event at the stunning Marriott WardmanPark Hotel. A complete list of winners follows:
2010 RAMMY Award Winners:
Chef of the Year
Scott Drewno –The Source by Wolfgang Puck,
Fine Dining Restaurant
2941,
Rising Culinary Star
Nicolas Stefanelli –
Best New Restaurant
Power Spot
BLT Steak,
Neighborhood
Upscale Casual
Vermilion,
Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene
Pastry Chef
Anthony Chavez – 2941,
Joan Hisaoka AssociateMember
ProChile/Wines of
Beverage/MixologyProgram
PS7’s,
Wine Program
Proof,
Restaurant Employee
Adolfo Cajchon – Seasons,
Restaurant Manager
Mark Politzer – Bourbon Steak,
Your Favorite Restaurant (voted by online/newspaper ballot)
Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award
Bob Madigan
WHERE MAGAZINE Visitors’ Choice Award
The Capital Grille
2009 RAMMY Honorary Award
The Monocle on Capitol Hill
About the Restaurant Association Metropolitan
Established in 1920, RAMW is proud to be the voice of theMetropolitan Washington food service industry and establishments ofhospitality. RAMW has over 700 members and promotes and lobbies on behalf ofthe restaurant industry. RAMW “Fights for the Right to Eat, Drink and BeMerry.” For information on RAMW please visit www.ramw.org.
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