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The RAMMYS Return Sunday, July 9, 2023. Nominations Now Open!

February 8, 2023
Nominations now open for the capital region’s premier foodservice industry awards Washington, DC (January 30, 2023) — Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the 41st Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Over the past few years, categories and eligibility criteria have been altered to...Read more

It's Not Too Soon to Start Planning for Spring in DC! Join the 2023 Cherry Picks Promotion.

December 9, 2022
The National Cherry Blossom Festival , in conjunction with RAMW, is proud to showcase the Washington, DC area’s vibrant restaurant scene during the 2023 Festival, from March 20 – April 16. Restaurants that 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. New this year, the Festival is partnering with the Goosechase App for the inaugural Cherry Hunt, a gamified engagement experience for Festival attendees...

DC Cocktail Week 2022 Registration Now Open!

October 17, 2022
DC Cocktail Week 2022 Registration Now Open! DC Cocktail Week , returning Monday, November 28 through Sunday, December 4, 2022, celebrates cocktail culture across the Metropolitan region featuring tasty cocktails paired with delicious bites for one price. We invite you to be part of this spirited promotion highlighting your cocktail program, and you can opt-in to spotlight your restaurant through a unique experience or custom event to engage diners and fuel their cocktail and mocktail interests through your exclusive cocktail culture experience. All participating locations are included in our...

Maple Leaf Farms at The 2022 RAMMYS

August 18, 2022
Maple Leaf Farms was a proud sponsor of the 2022 RAMMY Awards Gala, which honors the accomplishments of the restaurant industry in the greater Washington, DC region. Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the awards gala is the organization's largest annual fundraiser. "We were thrilled to sponsor this year's RAMMYS," said Territory Sales Representative Alli Zito. "Maple Leaf Farms supplied duck legs for the Cajun station, duck breast for salads at the steakhouse station, duck wings for the street food station, and duck bacon wontons and...

Spring Wine Fling Showcases Vibrant Wine Programs this Month

March 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 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 offers including: Blend 111 (VA) Charlie Palmer Steak (DC) City Winery (DC) District Winery (DC...Read more

Showcase Your Wine Program during Spring Wine Fling

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 offer will be marketed through...

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 performance...Read more

Discover the European Cheestories with cheeses from Spain

Discover the European Cheestories with cheeses from Spain
August 2, 2024
Under the Interprofessional Dairy Organization (InLac) from Spain, which gather all production and casts from farmers to manufacturers, with the support of the EU we are delighted to present "Discover the European Cheestories with cheeses from Spain" . Our goal is to increase the knowledge about the benefits of our cheeses, marked by the high production standards of the European Union, enhancing their characteristics in terms of quality, flavor, traceability, food safety and animal welfare. And, at the same time, increase knowledge about the variety and diversity of cheeses from...

RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week Offerings

July 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week Offerings Restaurant Week website now live to view participating restaurants + make reservations Washington, DC (July 25, 2024)— Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Summer Restaurant Week from Monday, August 12 , through Sunday, August 18 . The area’s signature dining promotion invites everyone to celebrate summer with the return of one of the area’s...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...

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