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Get Your Business Ready for Small Business Saturday®

November 1, 2018
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is proud to support Small Business Saturday ® , which unites communities to support businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It’s a holiday shopping tradition founded by American Express that celebrates all types of small businesses, from corner stores to food trucks to online boutiques. Your business is important to us, and we want to help it grow. Participating in Small Business Saturday is a great way to promote your business and to reach new customers. Take advantage of all the resources available to help you and your business...

National Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Program, ProStart, Starts Cooking in DC Public Schools

October 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – October 16, 2018 – Today, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and Educated Eats will celebrate the arrival of the NRAEF’s high school culinary and restaurant management program, ProStart, to the District of Columbia. The celebration will kick off at the Educated Eats “Sips & Bites” press conference and benefits event for culinary and hospitality education held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center this evening at 5:00 pm...Read more

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Brings Nationally Recognized ProStart® Program Back To Nation’s Capital with Programs at Three Local High Schools

October 12, 2018
PROSTART ® TRAINS THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULINARY LEADERS, PROVIDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR DC YOUTH WASHINGTON (October 11, 2018) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and its education foundation, Educated Eats, are pleased to announce the return of a nationally acclaimed program aimed at cultivating the next generation of local culinary and hospitality management leaders in DC. ProStart ® , a National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) program that prepares high school students for...Read more

Hello, Holidays: DC Restaurants Offer Diners Private Dining & Holiday Party Booking Specials

October 11, 2018
RAMW member s invite diners to celebrate the holiday season at some of DC’s best restaurants with exclusive booking specials and promotions for private dining Washington, DC (October 11, 2018) – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited for the holiday season, and invite diners to book their next holiday party, special occasion dinner, corporate events, and so much more in expertly designed spaces that serve deliciously curated festive fare and cocktails to take the hassle out of planning. For a complete list of participating...

How does your restaurant promote diversity and charity? Tell Your Story and Apply for the NRAEF Restaurant Industry Awards Today!

October 8, 2018
The National Restaurant Association 's research has found that 90 percent of restaurateurs in the United States participate in charitable work. Are you one of them? If you are, you could win a 2019 Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity or Ambassador of Hospitality award – and maybe $10,000. The awards honor members of the restaurant industry that best represent the commitment to charitable giving, diversity and hospitality. The Restaurant Neighbor award, sponsored by American Express, recognizes restaurants for their outstanding community service. The Faces of Diversity award,...

Back to School: 8 Ways Your Restaurant Can Engage

August 31, 2018
By National Restaurant Association With the new school year around the corner, now’s the time to study up on ways to support students—and their families and educators. Get involved with these back-to-school ideas. 1. Sponsor a school-supply drive. Each summer, the Phoenix-area franchise of Famous Dave’s hosts a school-supply drive for kids in need. Partnering with the nonprofit Southwest Human Development, the barbecue joint invites the community to drop off crayons, glue sticks, pencils and other supplies at its four locations. As an incentive, anyone donating a new...

RADIATOR AND DNV ROOFTOP TOAST THE END OF SUMMER WITH NATIONAL DOG DAY AND LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS

August 14, 2018
RADIATOR AND DNV ROOFTOP TOAST THE END OF SUMMER WITH NATIONAL DOG DAY AND LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS 14 th Street Outdoor Gathering Places Host Dog-friendly Brunch, “Havana Nights” Fiesta, and “Wear Your Whites” Party WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2018) – The dog days are here! To celebrate the last full month of summer, 14 th Street bars Radiator and DNV Rooftop will offer lively end-of-summer events for beating the heat and humidity. From a patio brunch honoring man’s best friend at Radiator to Labor Day festivities at the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel...Read more

DC Restaurants Help Kick Off OTAKON 2018

August 9, 2018
RAMW member restaurants welcome OTAKON 2018 attendee with exclusive dining specials and promotions Washington, DC (August 9, 2018) – Events DC and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited to welcome OTAKON 2018 attendees from August 10 – August 12, 2018 to Washington, DC. For complete conference details, please visit www.otakon.com During OTAKON 2018, select RAMW member restaurants will be welcoming visitors of the annual celebration of Asian pop with specials and promotions when they show their conference badges or the Official...

RAMW Restaurants Extend Dining Deals to Citi Open® Tennis Players

July 28, 2018
Washington, DC (July 28, 2018) – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) proudly invites Citi Open ® Tennis Players to dine out and experience some of DC’s most acclaimed restaurants. Over 120 players will participate in the 4th annual dining passport program, which includes meal coupons to 20 DC-area restaurants the week of July 28 - August 5, 2018. Participating Dining Passport Destinations Include : Acqua al 2, Ari's Diner, Ben's Chili Bowl , City Winery, Clean Eatz, Denson Liquor Bar, Dock FC, Farmers & Distillers , Ghibellina , KAZ Sushi Bistro...Read more

DC Restaurants Help Kick Off MLB All-Star Week

July 12, 2018
RAMW member restaurants welcome fans with MLB All-Star Week specials and promotions Washington, DC (July 12, 2018) – Events DC and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited to welcome MLB All-Star Week attendees from July 13 – July 17, 2018 to Washington, DC. For a complete list of events during the exciting week, please visit www.mlb.com/all-star/fanfest During the full run of MLB All-Star Week, select RAMW member restaurants will be welcoming ticketholders with specials and promotions when they show their ticket stubs from any event...Read more

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