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July 9, 2018
Sip into Summer with Wines of Chile
Presented by
Enjoy a unique selection of the best Chilean wines by the bottle or glass from select wineries at participating locations across the Metropolitan Washington region from July 9th - August 5th!
FEATURED WINES
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 | (202)296-1166
10223 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 | (301)571-1700
7262 Woodmont...
July 5, 2018
National Restaurant Association / July 5, 2018
An E. coli outbreak is a nightmare for everyone: the customers, the community and the restaurant where it happened. For restaurant operators, corrective next steps are crucial to success; they can’t afford to make one mistake.
What should you do in the event of an outbreak? First, pay attention to all information, updates and product recall announcements. Because the food supply chain is complex, sometimes suppliers or manufacturers don’t deliver timely notices of the recall.
Below, Ashley Miller, one of our food safety...
June 25, 2018
America’s birthday is right around the corner and you won’t want to miss out on the following dining specials occurring next Wednesday July 4th around Washington, DC to make your holiday special!
Penn Commons
700 6th Street NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202)905-2999
Start a revolution & ditch the cookout! Grab Penn Commons’ Fried Chicken Picnic To-Go for just $17.76 and enjoy a picnic for two including Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Dill New Potato Salad, Sweet Corn Chow-Chow & Summer Peach Hand Pies. Orders must be received by...
June 20, 2018
As we approach the first official day of summer and prime season for outdoor dining, we’re thrilled to reveal the 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America 2018.
From the oceanside views at Leilani’s on the Beach in Hawaii and the stunning desert scenery at LON’s at The Hermosa Resort in Arizona to New York City’s Tavern on the Green, an oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle, the complete list features winning restaurants in 22 states. California comes out on top this year with 30 winning restaurants, followed by Florida with 26, and...
June 20, 2018
Initiative #77 was today approved by a majority of the meager number of registered voters who came out to vote. We, however, do not see this as the end of a discussion, but the beginning. We cannot accept as final a vote in a primary election, in the middle of the summer, on a ballot measure the language of which was, at best, misleading. Unaffiliated voters, Republicans and even many Democrats had little reason to participate in the process, which is why turnout was historically low, and fewer than 10% of the District’s more than 100,000 non-Democratic voters bothered to vote. The...
Events DC Wins the Employee Engagement Company of the Year Award by the Employee Engagement Alliance
June 19, 2018
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of the District of Columbia, announced today that it won the Employee Engagement Company of the Year award at the 2018 North American Employee Engagement Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Each year, the Employee Engagement Alliance (EEA) recognizes industry leaders of engagement through innovative programs and practices that inspire action and drive the employee working experience forward. The Company of the Year was awarded to Events DC for demonstrating the most compelling and holistic approach to engaging their workforce. Nominations...
June 14, 2018
Destination DC announced 20.8 million domestic visitors in 2017, generating $7.5 billion in visitor spending
Domestic visitation to Washington, DC has achieved an eighth consecutive record-breaking year, according to Destination DC (DDC), the official tourism marketing organization for the city.
With DC’s culinary scene as hot as ever and travel to the city accounting for 20.8 million domestic visitors last year, dining establishments can expect significant business from customers outside of the 202 area code.
According to IHS Markit, out of a total of $7.5 billion in visitor...
June 11, 2018
Founding Farmers joined the gathering of DC foodies last night at the RAMMYS Awards Gala held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Our team was on hand to mix up some of the city’s favorite cocktails, including our Cucumber Delight featuring our award-winning craft vodka, and celebrate our industry friends.
We also helped spread the word about two timely and important industry causes: the latest sustainability effort we are leading, Our Last Straw, to eliminate the use of plastic straws across the DMV; and banding together with our restaurant-working colleagues to vote no to...
June 10, 2018
Winners in 21 Regional Award Categories Announced
Washington, DC (June 10, 2018)—Top foodservice industry professionals and their fans gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 36th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners in 21 award categories.
The selection process for the winners involved two esteemed groups, the voting public and an anonymous panel of volunteer judges, consisting of food and dining journalists, educators and foodservice industry professionals. The voting public decided the winners...
June 7, 2018
RAMW member restaurants welcome fans with DC JazzFest specials and promotions
Washington, DC (June 7, 2018) – Events DC and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited to welcome 2018 DC JazzFest attendees from June 8 – June 17, 2018 to Washington, DC. For a complete list of events, please visit www.dcjazzfest.org
During the full run of DC JazzFest, select RAMW member restaurants will be welcoming ticketholders with specials and promotions when they show their ticket stubs from any event or the Official Dining Partners print...
June 4, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2018) – Zentan, a contemporary Japanese restaurant located on Thomas Circle and adjacent to the Kimpton Donovan Hotel, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, June 30 to undergo a reconcept to open as a new restaurant from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. While details for the forthcoming restaurant are still being finalized, it is expected to open in winter 2018.
Zentan opened in 2009 and was the only restaurant in Washington, D.C. to feature the Japanese tradition of Kuidaore or “spoil oneself with food.” Zentan’s...
June 1, 2018 to June 17, 2018
Texas de Brazil will be opening early at 11AM on Sunday, June 17 and serving their dinner menu all day. Plus, all fathers dining at the Brazilian-American Steakhouse will receive a $20 gift certificate to use on a later date.
Texas de Brazil is no ordinary steakhouse. It’s a dining experience like no other.
Here, traditions of Brazilian cooking blend with Texas hospitality to create a lively atmosphere in an upscale setting. Your meal begins with a visit to their extravagant salad area – a feast for your eyes as well as your palate.
Indulge in a wide array...
May 24, 2018
It’s a Jazz Takeover as Neighborhood Venues Host Performances Citywide
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) is pleased to announce the schedule for Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a vital component of the DC JazzFest presented by Events DC (June 8-17). Spotlighting the District as a vibrant cultural capital, Jazz in the ‘Hoods brings jazz to all four quadrants and eight wards of the nation’s capital, with performances at more than 20+ neighborhood venues.
“DC’s rich and diverse music history takes center stage each year at the DC JazzFest presented...
May 16, 2018
As Voted by OpenTable Diners
Fun, delicious, and a great treat for Mother’s Day, brunch brings people together like no other meal. Gather with family or friends at one of 2018’s 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America, and keep building your story around the table. Our list is based on an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 26,000 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners.
View the Full List
May 15, 2018
High-End Restaurants Are Turning to Retail to Bring in Additional Cash
Fancy ice tongs and kaftans—order up!
Bloomberg // By Kate Krader // May 15, 2018
In early 2018, downtown New York café La Mercerie upended the traditional understanding of restaurant retail. While logoed tee-shirts and beer cozies have long been part of cash register displays at mass-market chains, higher-end establishments have traditionally opted for more sophisticated merchandishing, say, by putting out a cookbook. But La Mercerie sells everything...
May 7, 2018
DC RESTAURANT OWNERS & TIPPED EMPLOYEES - DO YOU KNOW ABOUT INITIATIVE 77?
Initiative 77 aims to create one minimum wage by eliminating the tip credit. This will likely eliminate tipping in DC restaurants which would move tipped employees to a flat hourly rate.
Support Tipped Employees Vote NO on June 19th
Under the current system, tipped employees have incredible earning potential in the District of Columbia. Ballot Initiative #77 is threatening to change a system that works and could reduce pay for servers and bartenders in D.C. if it passes in June.
DO YOU...
May 7, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Edgar Salvador, an Employee of the Year finalist for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Employee of the Year award is given to someone who serves as a model employee by displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image. This excludes managerial positions, giving house employees an opportunity to display their hard work.
Name and Position: Edgar Salvador / Server at Centrolina
I’m 23 years old. Born in VA, living in MD, working in DC. I’m a proud Latino and I’m...
May 7, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Pete Rymshaw, an Employee of the Year finalist for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Employee of the Year award is given to someone who serves as a model employee by displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image. This excludes managerial positions, giving house employees an opportunity to display their hard work.
Name and Position: Pete Rymshaw. Bartender at The Salt Line; Pete has been a staple in the DC area since 1998 when he started at Paolo’s Georgetown. In...
May 7, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Sharon Rissal, an Employee of the Year finalist for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Employee of the Year award is given to someone who serves as a model employee by displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image. This excludes managerial positions, giving house employees an opportunity to display their hard work.
Name and Position: My name is Sharon Julianty Rissal but I go by Sarah. I’ve been a server at Jaleo Bethesda for 5 years and have a passion for making people...
May 1, 2018
MOVIN' YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD: START, GROW AND PROSPER
The 3rd Annual POWERUP DC National Small Business Week Forum is designed to provide small businesses and non-profits with information, tools, resources, and services to support their startup and growth into prospering enterprises. The forum will focus specifically on one of the greatest needs of entrepreneurs, access to capital to start, grow and prosper. It will also focus on procurement opportunities in both the private and government sectors, certification and licensing, emerging industries, business trends as well...
April 25, 2018
DC Establishments Join Forces to Offer Best in Guest and Employee Experience
WASHINGTON, DC – Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group and Clover Restaurant Group announced today that they have joined forces to create a joint venture combining four Washington restaurant brands and nine total restaurants including Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s, Cafe Deluxe and Tortilla Coast. All of the restaurants will now be operated by Chef Geoff’s Deluxe Hospitality (CGD Hospitality) and family owned by Brian Sullivan, James Sullivan, Geoff Tracy and Chris Tracy. All four have extensive...
April 24, 2018
Good, bad or a litigation nightmare waiting to happen?
Nation's Restaurant News // Jim Coleman // Apr 24, 2018
Buried deep within the 2,000-plus pages of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law earlier this year are three pages of legislative language that amend the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, of 1938 to prohibit employers — including managers and supervisors — from “keeping” tips received by employees for any purpose.
What is most unusual, however, is that the new prohibition is...
April 20, 2018
Restaurant executives to gather in Dallas Oct. 1-3
Nation's Restaurant News
Chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés will be the keynote speaker at this year’s MUFSOconference, presented by Nation’s Restaurant News.
Scheduled to speak on Oct. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Reunion in Dallas, Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator and television personality. He is also chef-owner of the Washington, D.C.-based ThinkFoodGroup, which includes 30 restaurants around the world, including minibar by Jos...
April 20, 2018
FoodSafety Magazine | SIGNATURE SERIES | April 20, 2018
by Julian Hough
Imagine if you had enough money to put 8.5 million people, at an average annual cost of $30K, through 4 years of private college. Or, at a sticker price of $23,810 each, you could buy a Prius for about 40 percent of all American families.
That’s what $1.6 trillion would get you. That’s trillion–with a “T”. Twelve zeros! It’s also the figure that Americans spent in 2015 on food and beverages in grocery stores and eating out establishments (Canning, U.S....
April 18, 2018
Washington, DC – [April 18, 2018] – The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today the 2018 Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity and Ambassador of Hospitality award winners, celebrating diversity and inclusion, community service and hospitality leadership in the restaurant industry.
Seven winners were selected from hundreds of nominations and the coveted Ambassador of Hospitality award went to chef Rick Bayless. The NRAEF honored each winner at a special VIP dinner in Washington, D.C. Their incredible stories of...
