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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,...
March 13, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO -- OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Bookings Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today unveiled its "Open Kitchen" initiative at SXSW2018. The PSA-style campaign spotlights the need for the restaurant industry to make a shared commitment to put an end to an exclusionary, abusive culture and refocus on creating safe and respectful workplaces in restaurants. OpenTable collaborated with prominent restaurant owners, GMs, and chefs to release a public service announcement in which they...
March 12, 2018
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Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2018 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Winners in 20 regional award categories to be announced June...
March 12, 2018
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va., March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Valley Spring Water was again recognized as the best tasting American Bottled water at the annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, finishing second in a field of nearly 100 international competitors. Mountain Valley has been awarded twice before at this all day event in Berkeley Springs, WV, aptly nicknamed the Olympics of Water.
This year, 12 media judges from various regional and national outlets took part in hours of tasting, tasked with naming first through...
March 8, 2018
Programming Includes Official SXSW Panel on Esports and Interactive Gaming Lab, an All-Female Music Lineup and Special Culinary Events with James Beard Nominee CHIKO, in Austin March 11-15
WASHINGTON, DC – (March 8, 2018) – As Washington, DC continues to receive national attention for its thriving culinary and entertainment scenes as well as its growing sports industry, Events DC returns to South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX, to once again showcase these achievements. As the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, Events DC will...
February 28, 2018
International Bottled Water Association
Consumers prefer bottled water, recognize it as a healthy choice, and think it should be available wherever drinks are sold
Alexandria, VA – More than 3 in 5 Americans (63 percent) say bottled water (still and/or sparkling) is among their most preferred beverages, followed by coffee (62 percent), according to a new national survey. Fewer Americans (58 percent) say soft drinks (regular and/or diet) are among their most preferred drinks.
Nearly all Americans (94 percent) believe that bottled water is a healthier choice than soft drinks, and 93...
February 27, 2018
Winning Paella and Crab Cake Dishes to Have Pop-Up Appearances on Radiator Menu
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 27, 2018) – ABC’s daytime, Emmy Award-winning show, “The Chew,” hosted a nationwide cooking competition to find the ‘Best Chef on the Block’ the week of February 19th. After winning the Washington, D.C. battle last month, Radiator’s Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden competed against two other regional chefs and took home the East Coast champion title!
The panel of judges included Chef Amanda Freitag, a judge on Food Network...
February 26, 2018
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In year two of their partnership, Events DC and NRG Esports today announced a new training home in Washington, DC. The location will house NRG's developmental Overwatch Roster for the Contenders Series. This strategic move to Washington, DC showcases Events DC's long-term commitment to the rapidly growing esports landscape and its ecosystem in the nation's capital.
"Washington, DC is an innovative city with a flourishing creative economy that continues to position itself to attract new visitors, future residents and industries...
February 22, 2018
House Bill 518 supports the State’s breweries by lifting outdated restrictions on selling and purchasing craft beer
ROCKVILLE, Md., February 22, 2018—The Montgomery County Council sent a letter to the chair of the Economic Matters Committee, Delegate Dereck E. Davis, in unanimous support of Maryland House Bill (HB) 518, the Reform on Tap Act. HB 518 would lift restrictions on the selling and purchasing of beer at craft breweries throughout Maryland.
The House Economic Matters Committee has scheduled a hearing for HB 518 on February 23 at 1:00pm.
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February 21, 2018
JBF Editors - James Beard Foundation February 21, 2018
Original article
The James Beard Foundation is thrilled to announce José Andrés, multiple James Beard Award–winning chef, owner of ThinkFoodGroup, food and anti-hunger advocate, and founder of World Central Kitchen as the recipient of its 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award. Andrés will accept the Beard medallion at the James Beard Awards on Monday, May 7, at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Andrés is a committed advocate of food and hunger issues and is known for...
February 20, 2018
By Rebecca Cooper - Senior Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal
At the beginning, Wasabi Sushi founder Bo Davis was just looking for a way to streamline the accounting at his own restaurants, a chain of conveyor-belt sushi spots. But when fellow restaurateur Roy Phillips came in and saw his system, which included hiring a cadre of workers in India to process invoices, they got an idea for a whole separate business.
That was the beginning of MarginEdge, a collaboration between Davis, Phillips and two other partners, Mike Spitalney and Sam Leiber, that just closed a $3 million funding...
February 19, 2018
There’s two bars, scenic views, and Asian-themed dishes
by Rebecca Gale Feb 19, 2018, 4:20pm EST | Eater DC
The new two-story Circa scheduled to debut on Wednesday, February 21 in Chinatown is the homegrown chain’s biggest location to date.
Parent company Metropolitan Hospitality Group shut down the flagship Circa in Dupont Circleat the end of last year, but continues to operate the remaining casually themed bistros in Foggy Bottom and Clarendon, Virginia. The Chinatown restaurant (781 Seventh Street NW) is one of at least two planned new additions to the Circa...
February 15, 2018
All class A wholesalers, class A manufacturers, and class A off-premises retailers (liquor stores) in the District are due to renew alcohol licenses by:
Monday, April 2, 2018.
Renewed licenses will expire in three years. Licensees that wish to renew their licenses should ensure they complete the following.
Update Your Contact Info
Licensees that need to update a new mailing address, email address or phone number with ABRA can do so by completing and returning the form available on abra.dc.gov.
Contact information can be verified by:
Emailing; or
Calling (...
National Restaurant Association Research Showcases the Landscape for Tech in the Restaurant Industry
February 15, 2018
New Research Shows Restaurants are Hungry for Tech without the Headache
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the National Restaurant Association released new research focusing on technology in the restaurant industry. In "Mapping the Restaurant Technology Landscape," the Association set out to explore current technology adoption in restaurants, plans for future adoption, and restaurant operators' thoughts and opinions on restaurant technology overall.
"Restaurant operators and consumers generally agree on the benefits of technology use in restaurants but they're also in...
February 15, 2018
Learn How to Get an ABC License for Your New Business
Looking to get an ABC License for your new business in the District? Check out ABRA's video to learn more about the process.
February 15, 2018
FOLLOW THESE SUGGESTIONS TO MINIMIZE WATER USE AND IMPROVE THE BOTTOM LINE AT YOUR RESTAURANT.
FSR Magazine | By Wade Winters | February 2018 | Expert Insights
According to the EPA, water used in restaurants/foodservice account for about 15 percent of the total water used in all commercial and institutional facilities in the U.S. Here is a breakdown of the usage by area:
52 percent: Kitchen/dishwashing
31 percent: Domestic/Restroom
12 percent: Other
4 percent: Landscaping
4 percent: Other
And, according to Powerhouse Dynamics, “a typical sit-down restaurant...
February 15, 2018
2018 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists Announced
Congratulations to all the James Beard Foundation semifinalists in the 2018 Restaurant and Chef Awards - this being the "long list" before the list is winnowed down to the official finalists. On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the Foundation will announce the final nominees for all Award categories during a press conference at Parc, hosted by James Beard Award–winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, in Philadelphia. The event will take place at 9:30 A.M. EST and will be streamed live online (...
February 15, 2018
Created with you in mind for improved navigation and efficiency
As part of our branding evolution, DCRA continues to provide Safe & Simple initiatives that provide safe outcomes for our community and are simple for our customers. We’re excited to announce the launch of additional online services, aimed at improving the way we serve District residents and businesses.
The DC Property & Permit Center Portal is a one stop shop for all things permits. The portal provides a range of online tools to apply for building permits,...
February 15, 2018
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Restaurant Association releases its annual survey of 700 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation – to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year. The annual “What’s Hot” list gives a peak into which food, beverages and culinary concepts will be the new items on restaurant menus that everyone is talking about in 2018.
According to the survey, menu trends that will be heating up in 2018 include doughnuts with non-traditional filling, ethnic-...
February 9, 2018
National Restaurant Association
With the nation nearing full employment, some restaurateurs say they’re experiencing staffing challenges due to the evaporating talent pool.
Full employment is good for the country, but may present a challenge for our industry. In 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the turnover rate for restaurants and hospitality was 72.9 percent. In 2017, according to our research on the subject, roughly three in 10 restaurant operators said they had job openings that were difficult to fill.
Our research further found that 71 percent of...
February 8, 2018
As the industry’s interest in environmental sustainability continues to grow, the National Restaurant Association has released a new report highlighting responsible actions restaurant and foodservice operators are taking.
The State of Restaurant Sustainability focuses on the latest environmental trends and practices for the restaurant industry as well as consumer insights. The goal is to help all operators learn about and understand what others are doing to become more sustainable.
“The National Restaurant Association is committed to increasing...
February 7, 2018
New report shows trends in restaurant environmental practices
WASHINGTON, D.C -- The National Restaurant Association released the 2018 edition of The State of Restaurant Sustainability to highlight sustainability efforts by restaurant operators.
The report provides the latest trends in environmental practices in the restaurant industry, along with consumer insights. It aims to help restaurant operations of all types and sizes understand what other restaurateurs are doing to begin or continue their own sustainability journey.
The Association surveyed more than 500...
February 7, 2018
National Restaurant Association
As the industry’s interest in environmental sustainability continues to grow, the National Restaurant Association has released a new report highlighting responsible actions restaurant and foodservice operators are taking.
The State of Restaurant Sustainability focuses on the latest environmental trends and practices for the restaurant industry as well as consumer insights. The goal is to help all operators learn about and understand what others are doing to become more sustainable.
“The National Restaurant Association is...
February 6, 2018
National Restaurant Association - February 6, 2018
ReFED, a nonprofit committed to reducing food waste in the United States, and the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, of which the National Restaurant Association is a founding member, released two guides to help our industry implement strategies and best practices to cut food waste.
ReFED and the FWRA partnered to release the guides Feb. 6. The guides focus on helping companies work towards meeting the national goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030. They created the guides with input from more than 80...
