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January 2, 2019
Restaurant Business Online // by Peter Romeo
The bargains are aimed at patrons whose incomes have been disrupted by the federal closure.
Elected officials can’t agree on a plan to reopen the federal government, but rank-and-file employees of Uncle Sam are finding deals aplenty in the restaurants of Washington, D.C.
Establishments ranging from fast-food joints to the fine-dining outlets of chef Jose Andres are extending freebies and deep discounts to government employees whose incomes have been disrupted by the federal shutdown. In most instances, the deals are...
December 31, 2018
SmartBrief // Food & Travel - Restaurant & Foodservice // by Janet Forgrieve
Many Americans will toast the arrival of 2019 with champagne or sparkling wine, but before midnight the glasses of partiers and restaurant patrons are more likely to be filled with hops- and barley-based brews.
Craft beer sales were on track to rise 5% this year, hitting a new record, and the number of craft breweries was set to grow 20% to more than 7,000, according to the Boulder, Colo.-based Brewers Association.
Craft brewers are defined as small and independent, producing...
December 26, 2018
SmartBrief // Food & Travel - Restaurant & Foodservice // by Torrey Kim
From meal kits to restaurant food deliveries, many different opportunities exist that can make mealtime easier. These services allow people with limited time to enjoy simple-to-prepare and tasty meals that fit into their dietary goals.
With the popularity of these programs rising, it’s no surprise that consumers are now seeking the same types of solutions away from home. That has led to an increase in food delivery services that cater to offices. Rather than offering the old...
December 26, 2018
Forbes // Food & Drink // by Lana Bandoim
From glitter bagels to broccoli coffee, 2018 brought many different trends. Although some ideas, like pickle-flavored foods, may last for a while, others will probably fade into obscurity as soon as you vacuum the last piece of glitter from those bagels. Take a look at what Americans really ate in 2018 and which trends are likely to return in 2019.
Home-Cooked Meals
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According to the 2018 Plated's State of the Dinner Plate...
December 22, 2018
Dear Members,
As you all are aware, the government of the United States shutdown at midnight due to lapse in appropriation. Below please find communication shared by Destination DC regarding the shutdown and messaging for the #DCisOpen campaign. RAMW will send updated information as it is available and our social media platforms will share messaging to let consumers know that restaurants, in addition to so many attractions, destinations, and events in DC are very much open for business.
DC is Open
DC is open for business and remains a great value for visitors...
December 19, 2018
Restaurant Business Online // by Patricia Cobe
This year met expectations and delivered a few surprises on the plate. These seven trends were major players on restaurant menus.
1. Clean ingredients as table stakes
Consumer demand for transparency has changed menu development and sourcing, and there’s no turning back. Fast-casual operators were pioneers in cleaning up ingredient lists, but in 2018, operators in every segment made menu transparency a priority. And suppliers responded, reformulating products with minimal processing and all-natural...
December 19, 2018
Foodservice Monthly // ASSOCIATION NEWS RAMW // Kathy E. Hollinger // December 18, 2018
On a beautiful evening in November, three incredible D.C. women were honored for their dedication and leadership in the areas of workforce development, community support, and job training across the region. The scene was D.C.’s RPM Italian Restaurant, as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s education foundation, Educated Eats, announced its 2018 Educated Eats Culinary Visionary Awards. Founded in 2004, Educated Eats is committed to...
December 18, 2018
NOMINATIONS OPEN TOMORROW FOR THE 2019 RAMMY AWARDS
Washington, DC (December 18, 2018)—The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Nominations for 20 categories will be accepted online from December 19, 2018 through January 31, 2019, including four categories for which the general public will select a winner. New in 2019, the awards program has amended its awards policies and procedures which guide judging criteria in each category, kicking off a full six months of programs and promotions...
December 18, 2018
National Restaurant Association // December 18, 2018
Washington, DC -- Alternative sources of protein, locally sourced meats and seafood, more veggie-carb substitutes, and globally inspired breakfast options are a small sampling of the smorgasbord of food trends the restaurant industry will be serving next year.
According to our new research, expect to see more plant-based sausages and burgers, new cuts of meat, including oyster steak, Merlot cut and Vegas Strip Steak, plus ethnic-flavored breakfast items, like shakshouka, the egg-and-tomato-sauce dish, in 2019.
The findings...
December 14, 2018
National Restaurant Association // News & Research
Nutrition legislation and packaging mandates appear to be the entrees du jour for 2019.
As restaurateurs find themselves wondering what to do next to navigate these issues and their related challenges, the National Restaurant Association will offer education and advice during a Dec. 19 webinar, “What’s new in environmental and nutrition policy”.
Laura Abshire, our food and sustainability policy director, will provide an update on the issues. They include:
The latest information on the...
December 12, 2018
Ring in the New Year in style with a little help from some of DC's best restaurants hosting a variety of festive themed parties, as well as offering decadent prefixed menus & catering or take out options to take the stress of of planning! Read on for exclusive specials...
Washington, DC (December 13, 2018) – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited for the holiday season and invite diners to ring in the New Year by attending festive themed parties, dining on prefixed menus & choosing from catering or...
December 12, 2018
National Restaurant Association // News & Research
Beverages, especially craft, artisan and locally made varieties are going to make a splash in 2019, according to early results from our annual What’s Hot survey. See our news release.
The survey, which gauges food, beverage and concept trends around the country, looked at responses from approximately 650 professional chefs – all members of the American Culinary Federation, for insights into what’s hot and what’s not. Here are some trends restaurateurs and bartenders will tap into in the...
December 12, 2018
For the foodie on your list this year, be sure to take a look at some of these items that are sure to impress!
Gift Recommendation from ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company
ROCKLANDS BBQ Lover Gift Box
Where to Buy: Online or In Store
Hear ye, hear ye, holiday shoppers! This is the present you need for the cook in your life: The ROCKLANDS BBQ Lover Gift Box. They’ve assembled four of their most-popular sauces and rubs into a snug kraft-paper box. Really, all you need to add is the bow! Set includes:
Rocklands Original Barbeque Sauce — vegetarian and gluten-free, so...
December 4, 2018
If done properly, delivery can pay off big for a restaurant.
In order to capitalize on this new revenue stream, restaurants should have a well thought out delivery strategy.
In a world where consumers are increasingly turning to an on-demand lifestyle, restaurants are seeing a rise in demand for food delivery. Strategy firm Pentallect published a 2018 study that found the third-party delivery industry is slated to grow 13.5 percent annually, compared to the predicted 3 percent growth rate for the restaurant industry overall.
The growth in demand...
November 30, 2018
The fifth location of Pizzeria Paradiso will open for business on Monday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. in Washington, DC’s Spring Valley neighborhood at 4850 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Credited with introducing the Washington area to Neapolitan-style pizza more than 25 years ago, chef and owner Ruth Gresser’s latest outpost will boast a DC-centric beer and cider list from beverage director Drew McCormick. Eric Gronning of Gronning Architects designed the 179-seat restaurant including the largest outdoor space of all the pizzeria’s locations.
Widely recognized for an...
November 21, 2018
James Beard Foundation Bear Bites // by Maggie Borden
Picture the platonic ideal of a Thanksgiving table: a mammoth turkey stands center stage, surrounded with a smorgasbord of sides, with a plethora of pies and sweets waiting in the wings. Unfortunately, unless you're feeding a small army, this tableau is destined to linger past the holiday meal, in the form of leftovers and food waste. So how to tackle the Turkey Day challenge of overabundance? We tasked the chefs who contributed to our latest cookbook, Waste Not: How to Get the Most from Your Food, to come up...
November 20, 2018
Foodservice Monthly // December/January 2018-2019 Issue)
It was a beautiful evening on November 14 at DC’s RPM Italian Restaurant as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s education foundation, Educated Eats, honored three incredible women for their dedication and leadership in the areas of workforce development, community support, and job training across the region. The 2018 Educated Eats Culinary Visionary Award honorees are: Donna Cooper, President of Pepco, an Exelon Company; Chef Ris Lacoste of RIS Restaurant; Iris Wilson, Career and Technical...
November 20, 2018
Food Safety // Nov 20, 2018
In light of today’s announcement by government health agencies in the U.S. and Canada of an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine, a group of produce industry associations (listed below) is relying on producers and retail/restaurant customers to support the government health agency advisories and is urging an industry-wide voluntary withdrawal of all romaine currently in marketing channels and held in inventory.
Food safety is our top priority. We must take swift action to protect consumers by stopping shipment of romaine...
November 15, 2018
Original content c/o James Beard Foundation | Written by Katherine Miller
Combating the gender gap at each stage of an individual’s career
The James Beard Foundation is committed to supporting women in the food and beverage industry, from chefs and restaurateurs to entrepreneurs dreaming up new ways to make our food system more diverse, delicious, and sustainable. Our Women’s Leadership Programs (WLP) presented by Audi, provide training at multiple stages of an individual’s career, from pitching your brand to developing a perspective and policy on human resources...
November 13, 2018
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation(NRAEF) sponsored the 15th Annual Capital Food Fight, hosted by DC Central Kitchen (DCCK), the nation’s first and leading community kitchen and partner of the Foundation’s Restaurant Ready job skills program.
The NRAEF’s sponsorship funded a scholarship for a DCCK graduate to continue his or her culinary education. This year’s winner was Christine Bates, a graduate from Class 112, who also received training from the NRAEF’s Restaurant Ready curriculum.
The event drew more than 1,000 guests...
November 13, 2018
The Spoon // by Chris Albrecht
After months of municipal pageants, rampant speculation and rumors, Amazon has finally and officially picked Arlington, Virginia and New York City to house the company’s two new headquarters. Amazon also said it will also be building out a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, TN.
There will be plenty of breathless coverage over the news: why those cities were chosen and what it means for housing prices in each location. But for our purposes here at The Spoon, let’s focus on what the new locations could mean for...
November 13, 2018
Amazon to invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across the two new headquarters, and announces Nashville as new Operations Center of Excellence with more than 5,000 jobs.
View Amazon's Official Announcement
Amazon today announced that we have selected New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as the locations for our new headquarters. Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across the two new headquarters locations, with more than 25,000 employees each in New York City and Arlington. The new locations will join Seattle as the company’s...
November 9, 2018
Celebrate the season of giving by volunteering at Safeway's Feast of Sharing to help those who are in need! This FREE Thanksgiving Meal is served by dedicated volunteers like you to nearly 5,000 members in our community. We need help in the days leading up to the event as well as on the day of the event.
Requirements:
All advance food prep volunteers must be 18 or older.
All volunteers at Safeway Feast of Sharing event on Wednesday must be age 12 or older.
Each volunteer MUST register individually for each shift they which to participate in.
If a group...
November 8, 2018
RAMW members invite diners to skip the stress of cooking & feast at some of DC’s best restaurants or enjoy fully catered spreads in the comfort of your own home this Thanksgiving
Washington, DC (November 8, 2018) – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited for the holiday season and invite diners to take the stress out of Thanksgiving with festive prefixed menus and catering or take out options available from some of DC’s best restaurants. Read on for a complete list of participating restaurants offering turkey day...
November 8, 2018
Help get fresh, local, nutritious food onto the tables of your neighbors in need this Thanksgiving by donating to FRESHFARM’s annual FRESH Food Drive! The FRESH Food Drive is an important part of the nonprofit’s work with their gleaning partners: emergency food assistance organizations in FRESHFARM’s farmers market neighborhoods who collect leftover produce from markets each week to feed to those in need. Through the FRESH Food Drive, FRESHFARM uses donations from shoppers and community members to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and turkeys from local farmers for our...
