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April 29, 2022
Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique opens in National Landing, VA
A Lifestyle Market for Wine Lovers & Food Addicts
(April, 2022–Crystal City, VA) – Meshelle Armstrong, co-owner of Kaliwa, Restaurant Eve, Society Fair, PX and Eammon’s a Dublin Chipper has partnered with Zena Polin, founder of The Dish & Dram and The Daily Dish in Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, which will open on the corner of Fern and 23rd Streets in Crystal City, VA on May 4th. The concept is a Champagne and Wine bar and a Lifestyle Market that is “Devoted to...
April 20, 2022 to May 8, 2022
DC’s Ballou High School is Headed to the National ProStart Invitational
Washington DC hosted its first ever ProStart State Invitational on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE, Washington DC. Two of our DC ProStart schools, Roosevelt High School and Ballou High School, participated in the culinary competition, which lasted about 2 hours. Each team presented and were judged in 10 culinary categories. Our awesome judges were RAMW Restaurant and Allied members, who were delighted to offer their time and professional critique. Both...
April 20, 2022 to May 9, 2022
What: Mother’s Day Brunch at Home from Farmers & Distillers & Founding Farmers
Started in our kitchens, ready to be finished in yours, our Mother’s Day Brunch at Home brings the decadence of our restaurant brunch home with easy step-by-step reheating and light cooking instructions while Mom props up her feet with one of our bottled cocktails (available in DC, MD, and VA). Packaged for 4 but enough food and drink for more, our menu includes everything from cinnamon rolls to prime rib, french toast to gnocchi, quiche to apple pie. There are choices for mom and the...
April 15, 2022
In case you missed it, our first quarter webinar, "Health Views For Business", focused on virtual care. Deb Friesen, MD, MBA, FACP hosted industry leaders to discuss innovation in telehealth and what that means to both businesses and patients. Watch the recording of the session to hear answers to questions like: What is telehealth? What problem does virtual care solve for both patients and employers? What medical conditions can be handled virtually? Why is coordination of care important? And to see what our next sessions have in store, see the full calendar of events here.
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April 6, 2022 to July 24, 2022
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2022 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Foodservice industry celebrates incredible resilience and announces category finalists
Washington, DC (April 5, 2022)—Industry professionals and their fans gathered this evening as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced finalists for the 2022 RAMMY Awards, the winners of which will be named on Sunday, July 24, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 40th Annual RAMMYS return to honor excellence in long-standing and pandemic-era categories...
March 18, 2022 to May 2, 2022
Thursday, March 17, 2022
To ensure that select on-premises retailers, common carrier, and caterer license holders have the necessary time to secure the required documentation for their alcohol license renewal application, which includes obtaining Certificate(s) of Clean Hands (CCH) for businesses and individuals, the renewal application deadline has been extended from March 31, 2022 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2.
No late fees will be assessed for renewal applications during this 30-day grace period.
To apply for a CCH, licensees must visit mytax.DC....
March 17, 2022
This week the SBA announced that the agency would provide additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing EIDL program loans, adding a six month extension to the program’s existing 24 months deferment, for a total deferment of 30 months from the date of the loan. Harmony Group has been very vocal about the utility of EIDL, and nearly four million businesses have taken these vital loans, so this is relevant to many of our clients. If you have a current EIDL outstanding, you are likely to receive an email from the SBA about it over the next several days...
March 17, 2022 to March 24, 2022
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce its 2021 Momentum Awards winners, which celebrate the visionaries who made significant contributions to maintaining DowntownDC’s vibrancy and proved their resiliency in the face of a challenging year.
Usually revealed toward the end of the calendar year, the 2021 awards and corresponding celebration event were put on hold due to the rise of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. With the variant on the decline and larger gatherings once again possible, the BID will honor the 2021 winners on March 24,...
March 16, 2022
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RAMW’s springtime promotion returns March 28 through April 3
WHAT: Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is excited to announce the return of its annual Spring Wine Fling this month. Area restaurants will showcase the diversity and creativity of their wine programs to uncork the spring season. Look for special promotions from restaurants highlighting their spring wines with flights and by-the-glass...
March 8, 2022
Any business, no matter how small, can create a workplace culture that encourages healthy lifestyles. It involves offering programs that support healthier behaviors, educating employees about health issues, and making health-related objectives part of your corporate policy. Take a look at our tips for creating a culture of health in your workplace.
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The restaurant business is rewarding but tough. Operators need a health care plan that works as hard as they do. That’s why RAMW has partnered with USI Insurance Services and Kaiser Permanente to develop a plan...
March 4, 2022
Showcase your restaurant during the upcoming Spring Wine Fling promotion, running from March 28 - April 3. SWF will showcase the diversity and creativity of your wine programs through offers of flights, wine-by-the-glass, pairing with delicious dishes or other creative wine-centric options that you want to highlight as we celebrate the changing of the seasons.
To participate in the promotion, your restaurant will opt-in to offer specially priced wine by the glass or a wine flight. The price point for either option is determined by you.
Your Spring Wine Fling...
February 10, 2022
Funds Will Support Open and Eligible Restaurants and Small Businesses in Pentagon City, Crystal City and Potomac Yard
ARLINGTON, VA - February 10, 2022 - National Landing Business Improvement District (BID), in coordination with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), today announced the return of Love Local, a grant program created in 2021 to provide funding and promotional support for National Landing restaurants and small businesses. The current round of funding of up to $100,000 for this initiative is intended to help small businesses cover pay for workers...
February 8, 2022
You have an opportunity to improve the health of your employees every day. Making small changes to your workplace and company policies are great ways to start and can have a big impact. Not sure how to get started with a workforce health strategy? Check out our four-step model
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The restaurant business is rewarding but tough. Operators need a health care plan that works as hard as they do. That’s why RAMW has partnered with USI Insurance Services and Kaiser Permanente to develop a plan that is flexible, convenient, and affordable, to help operators with their bottom lines, and...
February 8, 2022
Creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity (collectively referred to as EID) is complex and challenging. Many companies struggle to take the first step or may be limited by a lack of resources or time. But the journey to a culture that embraces EID and uses it to create healthier, safer and more inclusive work environments can begin with a few simple steps. Read more in our recent joint article with the Baltimore Business Journal.
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The restaurant business is rewarding but tough. Operators need a health care plan that works as hard as they do. That’s why RAMW has...
January 27, 2022
Nominations now open for region’s largest foodservice industry awards in milestone year
Washington, DC (January 27, 2022)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as an in-person event on Sunday, July 24, 2022. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service.
Over this milestone year for the association, restaurants have faced relentless...
November 22, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
DC Cocktail Week Returns to Area Restaurants with Tantalizing Cocktail and Bite Pairings November 29 - December 5, 2021
Enjoy 10 DC Cocktail Week events including cocktail-making classes, dinners, and a date night package.
Washington, DC (November 22, 2021) - Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is thrilled to
announce the return of DC Cocktail Week from Monday, November 29, to Sunday, December 5, 2021, which also marks the 88th anniversary of Repeal Day....
October 6, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 6, 2021
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; latoya.foster@dc.gov
Mayor Bowser’s Emergency COVID-19 Relief at Work Keeping District Residents and Small Businesses Covered with Quality Health Insurance
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that thousands of DC residents and small businesses with DC Health Link coverage have had their past-due health insurance premiums paid thanks to a local program using American Rescue Plan COVID-19 relief funds for cities...
September 20, 2021
Irrepressibly strong foodservice industry celebrates resilience, honors its own
Washington, DC (September 19, 2021)—Fully vaccinated restaurant industry professionals and their fans gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 39th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and awarded a range of special distinctions following a year unlike any other. Special for this year only, RAMW, the esteemed panel of RAMMYS judges, and the 2021 RAMMYS Chairs Committee came together to identify...
September 14, 2021 to September 20, 2021
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August 3, 2021
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; latoya.foster@dc.gov
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Now Open for Conventions, Conferences, and Events
(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, August 3, at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon and attend the grand opening of Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The grand opening of these two vendors comes just as the Convention Center welcomes back guests with the return of two popular conventions this month. Otakon (...
July 26, 2021
Washington, DC (July 26, 2021)—Industry professionals and their fans gathered this afternoon as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced finalists for the 2021 RAMMY Awards, the winners of which will be announced on Sunday, September 19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Special for this year only, many stakeholders came together to identify categories that speak to 2020 and the myriad of challenges, unforeseen hurdles, and opportunities that arose to let creativity shine.
Recognizing that it would not be fair to assess the industry on...
July 26, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2021 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Foodservice industry celebrates incredible resilience and announces awards finalists
Washington, DC (July 26, 2021)—Industry professionals and their fans gathered this afternoon as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced finalists for the 2021 RAMMY Awards, the winners of which will be announced on Sunday, September 19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention...
July 23, 2021
DDOT just announced streatry permits are extended through Monday, February 28, 2022. Applicants do not need to take any action as DDOT will automatically extend the valid permits to the above date. Please see the release text below and I'm attaching the doc as well.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced it will extend the temporary Streatery Program and associated public space permits through Monday, February 28, 2022. This is expected to continue assisting businesses still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those...
July 20, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR
avery@lindarothpr.com
202-369-4954
RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week Offerings
Signature promotion offers something for everyone and exciting new restaurants this August
Washington, DC (July 20, 2021)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Summer Restaurant Week from Monday, August 9, to Sunday, August 15. The signature summer dining event returns to a one-week promotion with Restaurant Week diners able to enjoy three-course...
July 16, 2021
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced its upcoming Summer Concert Series. With four back-to-back nights of live entertainment, Events DC is leading the charge in the return of live music and large-scale events, safely hosting crowds of up to 3,000 at Entertainment & Sports Arena.
The Summer Concert Series will kick off on Thursday, July 22 with Grammy-nominated artist Robert Randolph and The Family Band , followed by DC-based go-go group Junkyard Band on Friday, July 23, beloved...
