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National Landing Bid and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) Announce $100k “Love Local” Relief Program Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

March 15, 2021
Funds Will Support Open and Eligible National Landing Restaurants and Small Businesses (Arlington, VA) – March 15, 2021 – National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) has joined forces with the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) to announce a $100,000 relief program called, “Love Local” to address the upending impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This critical localized initiative is designed to provide funding and promotion to help National Landing restaurants and small businesses in need of immediate support. “Restaurants and small...Read more

The 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Return Sunday, July 21, 2024

January 19, 2024
Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 The 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Return Sunday, July 21, 2024 Nominations now open for the capital region’s premier foodservice industry awards Washington, DC (January 8, 2024) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades...

RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week Offerings

July 13, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 Restaurant Week website now live to view participating restaurants + make reservations Washington, DC (July 13, 2023)— Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Summer Restaurant Week from Monday, August 28 , through Sunday, September 3 . The area’s signature dining promotion invites everyone to close out summer and Labor Day Weekend with the return of one of the area’s most anticipated food-related celebrations...Read more

RAMW Announces 2023 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award + John G. Laytham Leadership and Impact Award Recipients

May 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 Eight iconic DMV dining destinations recognized for remarkable longevity after decades in business Washington, DC (May 18, 2023) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today its 2023 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award recipients, each acknowledged for decades delighting local diners and visitors alike. Filomena Ristorante (40 years), The Grill From Ipanema (30 years), Old Europe (75 years), Cafe Milano (30 years), National Democratic Club (70 years), Artie’s (45 years),...Read more

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...Read more

Be Part of The National Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Picks Program

January 13, 2024
FINAL REGISTRATION: FEBRUARY 16, 2024 REGISTER HERE! The National Cherry Blossom Festival, in conjunction with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is proud to showcase the Washington, DC area’s vibrant restaurant scene during the 2024 Festival, from March 20 – April 14. Restaurants who enroll in the program offer custom spring-themed menu items that are featured on Festival channels, encouraging Washington, DC area residents and visitors to experience flavors of this iconic DC season with friends and family. To provide the most value to participating restaurants, the...Read more

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 . Cocktail Week celebrates our local...Read more

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 categories that spoke to...Read more

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 Center. Special for this year only...Read more

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 menus...Read more

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