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Why Workforce Health Matters from our Friends at Kaiser Permanente

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 --- 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...

Practical Tips to Foster Equity, Inclusion and Diversity within Your Organization

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. ---- 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...

The 40th Annual RAMMY Awards Return on July 24, 2022

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...

DC Cocktail Week Returns to Area Restaurants with Tantalizing Cocktail and Bite Pairings

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....

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2021 RAMMY Awards Winners

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...

RAMMYS partners with VaxYes to verify attendee vaccination status

September 14, 2021 to September 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries Kevin...

RAMW Announces 2021 RAMMY Awards Finalists

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...

RAMW Announces 2021 RAMMY Award Winners

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...

RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week Offerings

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...

RAMW Announces 2020 RAMMY Award Winners

September 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Avery Lewis | LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2020 RAMMY Award Winners Irrepressibly Strong Industry and Winners in Regional Award Categories Celebrated Amidst Ongoing Challenges Washington, DC (September 20, 2020)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners of The RAMMY Awards tonight during a virtual program viewed live by a first-ever public audience. Broadcasted live from the...