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January 20, 2019
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January 20, 2019
Almost 200 Restaurants to Continue Prix Fixe Menus through January 27
Washington, DC (January 20, 2019) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) today announced that for the first time in the 18 years of its biannual Restaurant Week promotion, it will officially extend Winter Restaurant Week through Sunday, January 27. The promotion has been extended to give diners in the region another week to take advantage of affordable, outstanding lunches, dinners and brunches, and in turn, to continue supporting the local restaurant community across DC, Maryland, and Virginia...
January 18, 2019
Apply Today for Scholarships and Grants in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management and Hospitality
Washington, DC (Restaurant News Release) Starting today, students, military servicemen and women, foodservice educators and more can apply for scholarships and grants to pursue jobs and careers in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.
Each year, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) awards more than $800,000 in scholarships and grants to students across the country. Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2019 from...
January 18, 2019
The Source by Wolfgang Puck will ring in Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 5th with a restaurant takeover featuring a night of duck and dumplings from some of the city’s top chefs in honor of the Year of the Pig. The upstairs dining room will feature a bar pouring Rhône wines, live chef action stations with different presentations of duck, and a whole pig roast from Sloppy Mama’s BBQ pit master and owner, Joe Neuman. Downstairs, guests will enjoy Japanese whisky, an ice luge, and stations featuring a variety of...
January 17, 2019
A Decade-Long Partnership Reinforces Both Events DC and Aramark's Commitment to Raising the Level of Forward-Thinking Hospitality Services Provided in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, Events DC today announced the selection of Aramark as the new exclusive food and beverage partner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, following a comprehensive bid process. The newly approved contract by Events DC's Board of Directors will mark a proposed ten-year...
January 17, 2019
A new report examines student ideas for innovation, efficiency and technology from the National ProStart Invitational.
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION // JANUARY 17, 2019
Have you ever wondered what restaurants in the future might look like? Will they feature menus that scientifically boost your mood or be retrofitted into solar-powered food trucks?
Those are just a couple of the ideas some next-generation chefs came up with at last year’s ProStart Invitational, according to a new National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation report produced...
January 16, 2019
Economic shocks are felt throughout the region as the government holds back pay for contractors and nearly 150,000 federal workers.
WASHINGTON, DC — The federal government shutdown, now the longest in our nation’s history, is putting unsustainable financial strain on contractors and the households of nearly 150,000 federal workers in the region, as well as the local businesses that serve them. In response, the following 22 business organizations strongly urge the President and congressional leaders to reopen the federal government as soon as possible:
Apartment and...
January 16, 2019
As filing season for 2018’s taxes nears, one area of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that remains unsolved is how depreciation on qualified improvement property will be treated. When conducting a major buildout or refurbishment project, business owners are generally offered major tax depreciation incentives. However, these incentives could be at risk for tax year 2018, unless a technical correction to the new law is issued.
Under the TCJA, fixed assets placed into service after September 27, 2017 are now eligible for 100 percent bonus depreciation, as compared to 50 percent bonus...
January 14, 2019
Pappe on 14th Street is now offering an Indian inspired brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays~
In addition to the restaurant’s regular menu, Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya has created a Goan Crab Benedict with house-made crab cakes on saffron flavored naan, with poached eggs and a chili-lime hollandaise sauce. ($19)
The restaurant’s popular thali menu now includes a Brunch Thali with tastes of lamb, chicken, egg (the egg dish will change each week to include egg curry or other egg-based dishes), one...
January 14, 2019
More chefs are making dishes from scrap ingredients, as zero-waste cooking trends to No. 3 in the National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot" report.
Day after day, Washington, DC’s Teaism would trash pounds of broccoli stems, trimmings from florets served in the fast-casual’s bento boxes. Eyeing the waste, co-owner Michelle Brown would demur to Chef Alison Swope: “It’s a shame we can’t do anything with all those stems.”
Challenge accepted. Swope’s “Broccoli Tots” combine ground broccoli stems with goat cheese and...
January 10, 2019
Global flavors trended high throughout the national restaurant association's "What's Hot" report, including condiments, sweets and kids' meals.
National restaurant association // January 10, 2019
At The Corner Restaurant in Milford, Conn., guests can “travel” the globe every morning, with breakfast specialties like “Spiced Indian Duck Tortilla,” “Malaysian Spiced Pulled Pork Special” and “African Hash. The casual restaurant has been serving international breakfast flavors for years, but more restaurants are...
January 3, 2019
Eatery Pulse Streem // Winter 2019
The impact of automation, entrepreneurs, convenience on 2019 trends is pervasive
Baum + Whiteman’s 2019 trend report highlights 13 trends that promise to reshape the market of the immediate future. While some of these trends are continuations of factors that are already playing a large role in the contemporary hospitality market and others are more speculative, they each represent larger potential disruptions to the current food and beverage environment.
One such emerging trend is increased automation in restaurants and hotels that,...
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...
