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April 17, 2018
Classically Trained Chef Joins Dupont Circle Restaurant With New Spring Menus Rooted in Sustainable Cuisine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 17, 2018) – Dupont Circle gathering place Firefly welcomes Rich Falbo as its new executive chef. With a B.A. in Hospitality from Texas Tech University, a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute, and more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Falbo brings his affinity for heartfelt service and delicious, responsibly sourced food to Firefly.
“We’re excited to have an experienced and accomplished chef...
April 16, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Julio Amador, Assistant General Manager of Cork Wine Bar & Market. He is nominated for the Manager of the Year award for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Manager of the Year award goes to a non-owner manager or general manager in the food service industry who displays the highest level of professionalism and leadership. This person must be an inspiration and mentor to all his/her co-workers displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image.
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April 16, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Adam Rigaa, General Manager and Sommelier of Brasserie Beck. He is nominated for the Manager of the Year award for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Manager of the Year award goes to a non-owner manager or general manager in the food service industry who displays the highest level of professionalism and leadership. This person must be an inspiration and mentor to all his/her co-workers displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image.
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April 16, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Heidi Minora, manager of Commissary. She is nominated for the Manager of the Year award for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Manager of the Year award goes to a non-owner manager or general manager in the food service industry who displays the highest level of professionalism and leadership. This person must be an inspiration and mentor to all his/her co-workers displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image.
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April 16, 2018
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) presents Matthew McQuilkin, Director of Operations of Pizzeria Paradiso. He is nominated for the Manager of the Year award for the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala on June 10. The Manager of the Year award goes to a non-owner manager or general manager in the food service industry who displays the highest level of professionalism and leadership. This person must be an inspiration and mentor to all his/her co-workers displaying outstanding service, an excellent work ethic and a positive image.
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April 16, 2018
SPRINGTIME RECIPES FROM 2018 RAMMYS NEW Restaurant of the year finalists
Bee's Knees Signature Spring Cocktail Recipe
by Chef Ryan Ratino, Bresca
Ingredients:
2 oz Bees Wax Gin
1 oz Truffle Honey Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
Baby's Breath (garnish)
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with plenty of ice
Strain into desired glass
Garnish with baby's breath and straw
Enjoy!
Quick Pickled Yellow Daikon Recipe
by Chefs Scott Drewno & Danny Lee, CHIKO
CHIKO’S QUICK PICKLED YELLOW DAIKON IS THEIR TAKE ON ...
April 13, 2018
BETHESDA, Md., April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Streetsense, an experience-focused strategy and design collective based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, recognized as the best in the industry with NEWH Top Interior Design Award for 2018.
This prestigious honor is determined by the NEWH chapter boards with consideration of a firm's quality design work in the hospitality industry along with membership and support the firm has provided the NEWH chapter. This exclusive recognition is NEWH's way of supporting and promoting membership. Not only are firms acknowledged by their local...
April 10, 2018
Founder of The Dubliner Daniel Coleman is honored at the RAMMYS Capital Achievement Reception
Washington, DC (April 10, 2018)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is thrilled to announce restaurant founder and publican Daniel Coleman will be honored with the 2018 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award at a reception on Monday, April 30 at 5:00pm. This is one of the twenty-one awards presented during the RAMMY Awards season and is named in honor of legendary Washington restaurateur Duke Zeibert. The honor is determined by RAMW’s Executive Committee and recognizes...
April 10, 2018
Source: Sheppard Mullin Labor & Employment Law Blog
By Keith Goodwin and Greg Labate on April 10, 2018
Posted in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Tip Pooling, Wage and Hour
The recent passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (“H.R. 1625”), an 878-page omnibus spending bill, significantly changes the rules for tip pooling under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). While the conditions for taking a tip credit toward federal minimum wage obligations remain essentially unchanged, H.R. 1625 appears to permit the inclusion of a larger...
April 5, 2018
From Rockville, MD to DC’s Celebrated Chocolate-centric Co Co. Sala, to Joël Robuchon and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, Pine Returns to the DC Area Ready to Revitalize 2941’s Pastry Program
(FALLS CHURCH, VA) – Celebrated modern American restaurant 2941 in Falls Church, VA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicholas Pine as their new Pastry Chef. A native of Rockville, MD, 27 year-old Pine returns to the DC area with almost a decade of experience having worked for celebrated pastry programs including Co Co. Sala in Washington D.C. as...
April 4, 2018
New Lunch Line-Up Features Dishes Inspired by Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima & Team’s Travels, Interactive Culinary Components, Nods to Local Legends & More
(WASHINGTON DC – April 4th, 2018) – Just in time to welcome the arrival of spring in the District, Executive Chef/Partner Katsuya Fukushima and team at Daikaya Izakaya (705 6th Street NW 2F, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 589-1600; www.Daikaya.com; @DaikayaDC) are thrilled to announce the debut of their new spring lunch menu at their vibrant izakaya beginning on Thursday...
April 4, 2018
QSR Magazine / by Mary Avant / March 2018
As fish stocks suffer, brands are turning to underutilized seafood varieties as more responsible replacements.
Three billion. That’s how many people across the globe rely on seafood as their primary source of protein, according to the World Wildlife Fund. However, with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimating that roughly 85 percent of fish species are either overfished or fully depleted, consumers and the companies that feed them are left treading water in an attempt to support the growing demand for...
April 4, 2018
Tech tools make it easier, but employers should be aware of risks
Nation's Restaurant News | Lisa Jennings | Apr 04, 2018
With sexual harassment prevention very much on the minds of employers across the industry, some restaurant operators are turning to digital tools to make it easier for employees to speak up about potential harassment or abuse.
Some are using traditional telephone employee hotlines. But there is also a growing crop of smartphone apps and web platforms that allow employees to report harassment digitally, said...
April 3, 2018
Student at The Art Institute of Washington Battles for the Title of Top Dish
Michael Wallace to Compete in National Competition to Benefit No Kid Hungry
ARLINGTON, VA - April 3, 2018 – Michael Wallace, a student in the Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts program at non-profit The Art Institute of Washington, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, has won the honor to participate in the Meal Through the Arts, a culinary competition to support No Kid Hungry in its fight to end childhood hunger.
The Gaithersburg, MD resident’s dish: Pan Seared Duck Breast with Beet and...
April 3, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Restaurant Association announced the launch of the Restaurant & Hospitality Association Benefit Trust Health Plan, insured and serviced by UnitedHealthcare. The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare formed a strategic alliance that offers exclusive health care solutions and pricing to member businesses – including small, midsize and large employers.
“Restaurant employees are our greatest asset and we want to ensure that they receive the best health care available. This is why the ...
April 3, 2018
OpenTable / Scott Jampol / April 3, 2018
Running a restaurant is, without a doubt, one of the most challenging, passion-driven things you can do—and then there’s marketing one. Keeping your business thriving, and serving up hospitality to each and every guest, night after night, is an enormous undertaking, so the unfortunate reality is that many restaurateurs don’t have the time or resources to market their restaurants effectively. Many restaurateurs also believe that diners begin their search with their restaurant in mind (having heard about it...
April 2, 2018
SmartBrief / Emily Crowe / April 2, 2018
When it comes to unique customer experiences, more retailers are turning to food and beverage to add a little something extra to their operation. Whether it’s a sit-down restaurant or a quick-service counter, retailers and grocers are finding success with these partnerships, cross promotions and collaborations. Likewise, restaurants are finding willing partners in retailers with distinctive offerings, as well as launching their own retail divisions
The trend is driven, in part, by today’s...
March 29, 2018
Statement from Kathy E. Hollinger, President and CEO, RAMW
In light of the serious allegations surrounding sexual harassment and workplace culture recently filed against restaurateur Mike Isabella and several members of his leadership team, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) Board of Directors requested that The RAMMYS judges panel convene to reconsider the restaurant group’s 2018 RAMMYS nominations.
Statement from the RAMMYS Judges Panel:
The panel, with support from the RAMW Board of Directors, has decided that the following reevaluations are necessary in...
March 26, 2018
The Dish & Dram celebrates the Union of England and America
Fifteen cities in the US and one palace in the UK share the name “Kensington.” Next to that iconic UK address, the best place to celebrate the upcoming royal nuptials on Saturday, May 19th is The Dish & Dram in Kensington, MD.
The restaurant literally rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the revolutionary union between the US and UK with a celebration fit for a king (queen, prince or princess) all day long on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 7 am. Not only will the...
March 23, 2018
SeafoodSource - By Chris Chase, Associate Editor
March 23, 2018
In an effort to increase access to sustainable seafood and promote sustainable seafood options, The James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced the launch of its new Sustainable Seafood Partner program 22 March.
The program, which dovetails with the foundation’s existing “Smart Catch” program, identifies seafood purveyors that are leaders in the industry when it comes to producing or harvesting seafood sustainably.
Four companies have already pledged support for the initiative and have become...
March 19, 2018
National Restaurant Association - March 19, 2018
Restaurateurs are always looking for ways to increase their bottom line. One way to do that is keep up with trends and deploy new technology that improves performance and sales.
With that in mind, these 14 new startups are ones to watch at the 2018National Restaurant Association Show’s Startup Alley, May 19 to 22, in Chicago.
Showgoers will see a variety of new businesses, including software developers using data science and artificial intelligence to create business solutions, an app connecting customers with food allergies to...
March 19, 2018
Washington, DC — HopFest 2018, the only DC beer festival by local brewers, for local brewers, is back for the 4th year in a row to support the DC Brewers’ Guild. Breweries from across the DMV will come together at DC Brau Brewing Company on Saturday, April 7th from 1pm to 5pm for an afternoon of hoppy beers, including old favorites, one-offs, and hard-to-find rare brews.
The $35 HopFest ticket includes a complimentary DC Brewers’ Guild tasting glass with unlimited pours of more than two dozen hop-forward craft brews. Participating breweries include Atlas, DC Brau,...
March 16, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Africa and Wales are set to face off in a historic rugby match at RFK Stadium this spring, highlighting the growth and popularity of the sport in the nation’s capital.
The one-off match is scheduled for June 2 and is part of a trio of test matches South Africa and Wales will play during the month across North and South America.
According to World Rugby’s most recent rankings, South Africa is the fifth-ranked team in the world, while Wales is seventh. This will be the first time RFK Stadium has ever hosted a rugby match between two international...
March 16, 2018
ANNOUNCING: RAMMYS & BYT BRUNCH PASSPORT CHALLENGE 2018
SVETLANA LEGETIC - MARCH 16, 2018
Attention D.C. Brunch lovers! The RAMMY Awards finalists were announced this week! Right before the James Beard nominations (which also featured some major D.C. area love), but more fun because you actually get to eat at ALL of these places. Congratulations to everyone included! Can’t wait to dance and eat and drink at the awards night with you June 10.
This season we are again teaming up with RAMW to celebrate the finalists in ours/yours/DC’s favorite meal...
March 14, 2018
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NEW YORK, NY (March 14, 2018) - The James Beard Foundation is proud to announce the nominees for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards. The nominees were announced today during a breakfast at Parc by Stephen Starr in Philadelphia, co-hosted by Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation; and Meryl Levitz, president and CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA®.
Levitz, along with James Beard Award winner Stephen Starr, represented Philadelphia at the event, speaking on behalf of the city and announcing nominees in several categories. Additionally, David Whitaker,...
