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March 29, 2011
Tidbits | "DC Help Japan Now" Ebay Auction Chef Kaz has enlisted some Chef friends such as Chef Jeff Tunks, Chef Robert Wiedmaier, Chef Richard Sandoval & Chef Jose Andres to join in the "DC Help Japan Now" Ebay auctions (dinners, brunches, etc.) to assist those in need in Japan.  Click here to see the offers on Ebay. More Chefs are supporting the cause each day so be...
March 28, 2011
| Click to view the photo gallery of the RAMW March Social & 2011 RAMMYS Nominees Announcement Party hosted by The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC.           Photo credit: Lieberman Photography2011 Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year Nominees: (L-R) Brian Meenaghan of BB&T, Lisa Kurts & Michelle Ranieiri of Fiji Water, Lynne Breaux and...
March 25, 2011
Tidbits | The DC Department of Health continues to receive calls from food establishments about reports of fake inspectors calling to conduct business with the facilities. In the last few days, they have had three reported instances of fraudulent calls to food establishments. They want to keep the communication lines open and will continue to provide updates.  If you would like to file a report or...
March 21, 2011
Tidbits | Nation's Restaurant News The 10 strongest retail markets- New report examines which cities are ripe for restaurant expansionMarch 21, 2011 | By Lisa Jennings   The Washington, D.C., area topped the list of the nation’s most healthy retail markets as a growing number of restaurant companies and retailers ramp up expansion, according to a report released Monday.San Francisco, New...
March 4, 2011
Tidbits | Back of the House: a Service Manual of The Divine and Diabolical©An insider’s guide to the navigating the fine dining restaurant world.  Northern Virginia Magazine Friday, March 4, 2011“Thereare definite procedures to ensure a positive dining/restaurant experience. It all begins with this idea: Prepare for good dining karma.” - Restaurant Eve Service ManualEat Good...
February 25, 2011
| Click to view the photo gallery for the Summer Social hosted by  
February 24, 2011
| Click to view the photo gallery of the RAMW February Social hosted by Northside Social in Arlington, VA.   Photo credit: Lieberman Photography
February 17, 2011
| Click to view the photo gallery of the RAMW January Social hosted by Mexico at the Mexican Cultural Institute.  Photo credit (above): DC Modern LuxuryGallery photo credit: Lieberman Photography & The Mexican Cultural Institute 
February 14, 2011
Legislation | Washington Examiner February 15, 2011Businesses that thrive on the city's nightlife are fighting a potential move to cut back Metro's hours, saying a midnight closing on the weekends would overburden their late-night employees and cause financial hardship and reduced hours for workers.The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is leading the charge against the cutback, which was floated...
February 14, 2011
Legislation |  Metro’sthinking of rolling back hours to 12 on weekends: astonishingly BAD idea. Victims: restaurants/employees/consumers/regional economy…Ina Metro Board committee meeting, the most astonishingly bad idea was proposed to help close Metro’s budget gap…roll back closing hours on weekends to midnight.We have come a long, long way from the bad old days of deserted,...
February 11, 2011
Members in the News | Tuscana West Announces EraBella-  A New Dining Concept on Friday Nights The first of its kind, Era Bella is home to liveentertainment by Trio Caliente, with dancing, late night Italian tapas and adesigner drink menu served until 2 AM, providing a late night alternative tothe nightclubs of Washington DC.  Era Bella, loosely translated fromItalian meaning “Beautiful Era,” is a...
February 10, 2011
Press Release | Metro’s thinking of rolling back hours to 12 on weekends: astonishingly BAD idea. Victims: restaurants/employees/consumers/regional economy…Washington, DC - February 11, 2011 – Yesterday, in a Metro Board committee meeting, the most astonishingly bad idea was proposed to help close Metro’s budget gap…roll back closing hours on weekends to midnight.We have come a...
February 9, 2011
Legislation | Corkage Law Passes In Virginia House78-18…With A Nudge From RAMWFebruary 22, 2011- With the passage in the Virginia House ofDelegates, SB1292, aka The Corkage Bill, will now go to the Governor’s officefor final signature. There is every indication that the Governor will sign thisBill.Corkage, which is common in many jurisdictions across the country including theDistrict of Columbia,...
February 9, 2011
Press Release |       RestaurantAssociation Metropolitan WashingtonAnnouncesVenga As Featured Provider   VengaSmartphone Technology Will Transform The Way Restaurants Reach Customers  WASHINGTON, DC — February 9, 2011 — Venga, the premier mobile marketing platform for restaurants and bars, is set to launch in the DC metro area in Spring 2011. The appropriately...
February 8, 2011
Legislation | New Disorderly Conduct Law Includes Noise Violation The new disorderly conduct law passed by the DC Council in December became effective citywide at midnight on February 1, 2011.  This includes the new "Noise at Night" violation that has been mentioned in the media.  While MPD will continue to work with individuals and communities to appropriately balance the rights of...

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