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September 5, 2019
DC Restaurant Tour Supports Homeless Neighbors
WASHINGTON – N Street Village today announced that Le Diplomate, along with Chicken+Whiskey, Supra, and Milk Bar, will join the VIP restaurant line up at the sixth annual “Celebrate Logan” on Sat. Sept. 14. Presented by TRR Sotheby’s International Realty, the self-guided D.C. restaurant tour of Logan Circle and the 14th Street Northwest corridor will allow participants to visit some of the city’s top restaurants while supporting their neighbors at N Street Village, the district’s largest nonprofit serving...
September 4, 2019
Washington, DC -- September 2019 -- DC Brau is excited to welcome Robert Rodriguez to the brewery family as new Head Brewer, replacing Christopher Graham who departed late last month. The Colorado native comes to DC by way of Detroit, Michigan, where he most recently served as Atwater Brewery’s Operations Manager, bringing with him extensive experience overseeing all aspects of brewery operations, from grain to glass.
“We are extremely enthusiastic about bringing Rob into the fold of the DC Brau family,” says President, Co-Founder & Brewmaster Jeff Hancock. “He...
September 4, 2019
Original content c/o: Nation's Restaurant News
NRN’s editor-in-chief interviews the CEO on what’s next for the association
Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or SoundCloud.
National Restaurant Association CEO Dawn Sweeney is getting ready to pass the torch.
After spending 12 years as the lead executive of the National Restaurant Association, Sweeney announced this spring she will be stepping down from her role at the end of 2019.
In an interview with NRN at the association’s DC headquarters, she said...
August 6, 2019
CLOSING BASH TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Buffalo Billiards, one of DC’s most iconic sports bar since 1994, will host a farewell party on August 24 from noon until close. The bittersweet occasion will celebrate 25 years of legendary memories with special Buffalo Billiards memorial t-shirts and giveaways. The event will also feature a Buffalo Billiards photo/selfie wall, music and entertainment, and special pours from Board Room Brewing Company. In July 2019, it was announced that Buffalo Billiards will close as the new landlord, WeWork, did not wish to renew the bar...
July 15, 2019
WASHINGTON -- July 15, 2019 / PRNewswire / -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it has been awarded a $4.5 million grant from the US Department of Labor (USDOL) to develop pathways from the justice system to employment for young adults. The grant is the largest in the history of the NRAEF and will launch the Foundation's HOPES program (Hospitality Opportunities for People (re)Entering Society).
The $4.5 Million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will...
April 24, 2019 to May 10, 2019
The National ProStart Invitational® (NPSI) is the country's premier secondary school competition focused on restaurant management and culinary arts. Annually, nearly 400 student competitors put their skills to the test in front of industry leaders, NRAEF Trustees, state restaurant associations, and family and friends - all with hopes of earning coveted scholarships from the nation's best culinary and restaurant management programs. RAMW and our members are delighted to welcome NPSI to Washington, DC this year, and for the next three years, where our industry and ProStart students...
January 20, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joanna Heaney
Linda Roth Associates, Inc.
joanna@lindarothpr.com
401-932-6076
Restaurant...
December 22, 2018
Dear Members,
As you all are aware, the government of the United States shutdown at midnight due to lapse in appropriation. Below please find communication shared by Destination DC regarding the shutdown and messaging for the #DCisOpen campaign. RAMW will send updated information as it is available and our social media platforms will share messaging to let consumers know that restaurants, in addition to so many attractions, destinations, and events in DC are very much open for business.
DC is Open
DC is open for business and remains a great value for visitors...
December 18, 2018
NOMINATIONS OPEN TOMORROW FOR THE 2019 RAMMY AWARDS
Washington, DC (December 18, 2018)—The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Nominations for 20 categories will be accepted online from December 19, 2018 through January 31, 2019, including four categories for which the general public will select a winner. New in 2019, the awards program has amended its awards policies and procedures which guide judging criteria in each category, kicking off a full six months of programs and promotions...
November 15, 2018
Original content c/o James Beard Foundation | Written by Katherine Miller
Combating the gender gap at each stage of an individual’s career
The James Beard Foundation is committed to supporting women in the food and beverage industry, from chefs and restaurateurs to entrepreneurs dreaming up new ways to make our food system more diverse, delicious, and sustainable. Our Women’s Leadership Programs (WLP) presented by Audi, provide training at multiple stages of an individual’s career, from pitching your brand to developing a perspective and policy on human resources...
October 31, 2018
In the restaurant industry, filling shifts⎼and keeping them filled⎼is vital to the success of your business. When you don’t have ample staff to help prep and cook food, bus and wait tables and clean dishes, your customer experience can suffer. So what can businesses do when they have a last-minute callout and the dinner rush starts in less than an hour? Businesses in the D.C. metro area are leaning on Snag Work, an on-demand mobile platform providing front-and-back of house staff to employers in need.
Founded in Richmond, Va., in 2016 and introduced to the D.C. metro area...
August 1, 2018
Most payment processing systems, including point-of-sale terminals, operate through an internet connection. Unfortunately, technology isn’t always the most reliable. It can freeze, glitch or shut down altogether, bringing everything – including processing payments – to a screeching halt. That’s why it’s imperative that your business has equipment in place to keep business transactions up and running in the event of an internet outage.
Many offline terminals use a similar queue system (at Heartland it’s called Store and Forward) that allows you to...
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 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 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...
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...
November 6, 2017
This November, recipients of the 14th Annual Wines of Chile Awards (AWOCA) presented by Wines of Chile will be formally announced at a special event in Washington, DC. The judging of more than 300 wines took place in early September in San Francisco during a two-day blind tasting with 27 judges from all sides of the industry including wine writers, Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine. The panel awarded 82 gold medals, 13 top placements in varietal categories including Sparkling, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Carignan, Red Blends, Pinot Noir, Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon, and...
October 31, 2017
This Thanksgiving, skip the stress & let someone else do the cooking! Take your pick of great restaurants offering up special turkey day deals to make your holiday special (and easy!).
Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company
Download the Holiday Menu
(202)333-2558
Make entertaining easy and delicious this holiday season with ROCKLANDS famous slow-smoked turkey — tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor! View the full holiday menu online & call to place your order by Monday 11/20 @ noon!
Del Campo
View the Holiday Order Form
(202)289-7377
Chef Victor...
September 27, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joanna Heaney
Linda Roth Associates, Inc.
joanna@lindarothpr.com
202-888-3567
11/13 – 11/19: DC Cocktail Week
Explore Creative Cocktail and Food Pairings with Specials from the Region’s Best Mixologists
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August 15, 2017
Restaurants, especially smaller establishments, need to make the most of their IT budgets to remain profitable and competitive. One way to stretch an IT budget is with Software as a Service (SaaS) for your Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
Instead of buying a high-priced physical copy of a software platform, SaaS lets you keep that cash flow and instead pay a reasonable fixed monthly subscription rate.
Here are three benefits that make SaaS worth considering.
Cost. Buying and maintaining software can carry significant upfront costs and additional unexpected costs...
August 3, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joanna Heaney
Linda Roth Associates, Inc.
joanna@lindarothpr.com
202-888-3567
Dining Out and Giving Back Has Never Been Easier
Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week Participants to Benefit Capital Area Food Bank
WHAT:
Summer Restaurant Week hosted by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is about more than just...
June 16, 2017
Even though more than 97 percent of all U.S. credit cards are now issued with chips, many restaurant owners continue to struggle to implement and maintain EMV technology due to cost and complexity. In fact, more than 60 percent of U.S. merchants still aren’t ready, even though the “liability shift” went into effect more than two years ago.
Restaurants are a leading target for point-of-sale intrusions – which can be costly – so it’s more important than ever to ensure your business is protected.
Heartland offers out-of-...
June 15, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 14, 2017
Contact: Adam Hudson: (202) 527-5622; adam.hudson@dc.gov, Linda Wharton Boyd: (202) 351-9777; linda.wharton-boyd@dc.gov
DC Health Link to Offer Extended Open Enrollment Period for District Residents
Individuals and families can sign up for coverage from Nov. 1, 2017 through Jan. 31, 2018
Washington, DC – Today, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX) Executive Board adopted a unanimous recommendation from its Standing Advisory Board to allow a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for District residents to sign up for...
May 15, 2017
Beginning June 30, 2017, MasterCard will require all point-of-sale systems to accept credit cards with Bank Identification Numbers that begin with a 2. Currently, all MasterCard cards issued begin with 5. The new 2-series cards will effectively double the number of available MasterCard credit cards worldwide and will be processed in the same manner as current MasterCard cards.
Please note that if you are using a third-party POS system, you should contact your provider to determine if any action is required for your system to accept the new 2-series cards. Not only could you...
May 5, 2017
Veteran restaurateurs will tell you that making great food isn’t the biggest challenge of running a good restaurant. Making food profitably is the real beast.
Despite ever-rising ingredient costs compressing margins to razor-thinness, operators are reluctant to pass those increases on to price-conscious consumers. That makes monitoring every step of the food production process—from the loading dock to the very plates on which food is served—essential if an operation is going to make money.
It's always fun to hear customers’ rave reviews about your food, but...
