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October 2, 2008
Legislation | We are pleased to inform you that District of Columbia Enterprise Zone (DCEZ) Tax Incentives are available once again to private for-profit businesses located in, or doing business within, the DCEZ. Last week, President Bush signed into law legislation that, among other things, extends the DCEZ designation through December 31, 2009. The narrowing of opportunities within the capital...
September 15, 2008
Legislation | Stop Loudoun County HospiTAXityVote NO November 4th on thisUnfair Grab at Your Food and Beverage DollarsThrough Restaurants and Prepared Food OutletsDid you know that upwards of 27% of your restaurant tab goes to government coffers? (And you thought you were just paying for a burger and fries.) Think a tax like this doesn’t really affect the restaurant – hey, it’s just a...
September 4, 2008
Tidbits | For the whole month of September, you can support DC Central Kitchen by eating at J. Paul's, or Old Glory, which will donate to us 10% of the proceeds from sales of special dishes as our "Eating Well - Doing Good" restaurant of the month. Make reservations during the month and order one of the following dishes (as indicated on the menu): Old Glory From the kitchen of...
August 31, 2008
Legislation | The “Kids in Clubs Bill”, prompted by continuing violence in clubs and entertainment venues, was aimed at club owners and employees rather than sharing responsibility for order with the under-age offenders themselves. The bill did not pass and, instead, curfew laws are being more strictly enforced. After years of debate about Zones or Meters for taxi service in the District,...
August 18, 2008
Tidbits | INTELLIGENCE REPORT A Maverick Mayor Mark Naymik Published: August 17, 2008 John Hickenlooper, 56, was a geologist and brewpub owner before being elected mayor of Denver in 2003. He’s won praise for...
August 15, 2008
Members in the News | 'Nightline' Platelist: José Andrés' Spanish Cuisine 'I Want People to Leave With a Smile,' Chef Says By SARAH ROSENBERG and CHRISTINA CARON Aug. 11, 2008— As a child growing up in a little town called Mieres in northern Spain, José Andrés used to beg his father to let him cook alongside him. But each time, his father would tell him...
August 15, 2008
Members in the News | 'Nightline' Platelist: José Andrés' Spanish Cuisine 'I Want People to Leave With a Smile,' Chef Says By SARAH ROSENBERG and CHRISTINA CARON Aug. 11, 2008—As a child growing up in a little town called Mieres in northern Spain, José Andrés used to beg his father to let him cook alongside him. But each time, his father would tell him...
August 13, 2008
Press Release | 2008 NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH THEME TACKLES FOOD ALLERGENS Month-long Campaign Includes Free Weekly Training Activities and Posters (Chicago) – National Restaurant Association Solutions encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 14th annual National Food Safety Education Month. This month-long campaign is held every September and...
August 11, 2008
Tidbits | Sheldon A. Scott, General Manager at Restaurant Marvin, has started a charity event called "Tip Out" which takes place at Restaurant Marvin every 4th Monday of the month. On this night, Sheldon will wait tables and donate 100% of his tips to a selected charity. Every month a new charity is chosen to receive the donation. The first month's charity was Pediatric...
June 30, 2008
Press Release | For Immediate Release: June 30, 2008 Contact: Brie McMahon, mcmahonb@hisaokapr.com Emily Halonen, halonene@hisaokapr.com, 202.466.6286 **High resolution images available upon request** Metro Washington’s top chefs and restaurateurs unveiled at the 2008 RAMMY Restaurant Awards Gala Washington, D.C. –”Setting the Global...
May 28, 2008
Legislation | PCI ComplianceWhat is PCI?In 2004 from the efforts of Visa and Mastercard® to create common industry security requirements, the industry standard known as PCI (Payment Card Industry) was instituted to help protect cardholder data from getting into the wrong hands. Who regulates the standards?The five major credit card brands (Visa International, MasterCard Worldwine, American Express,...
May 15, 2008
Press Release | For Immediate Release: Contact:Andrew J. Kline 202.686.7600May 1, 2007Restaurant Association Survey Reflects Businesses Negatively Affected By Smoking Ban as Hardship Waivers Become AvailableThe Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (“RAMW”) reports that a survey of members reflects that D.C restaurants, bars and nightclubs have been affected by the mandatory smoking...
May 15, 2008
Press Release | News Release for Immediate ReleaseJanuary 17, 2006 Mayor Williams to Be Featured on Food Network's Iron Chef America Contact: (Press Only) Vince Morris (202) 727-5011; Crystal Palmer (202) 727-6608(Washington, DC) As part of an effort to broaden the District of Columbia’s national restaurant appeal, Mayor Anthony A. Williams tomorrow will be interviewed as the featured guest...
May 15, 2008
Lynne's Lounge | See the 2008 Chef of the Year nominees in a "cook off" on FOX 5 with Holly Morris! 2008 RAMMY Awards Chef of the Year Nominees: Eric Zeibold Todd Gray RJ Cooper Michele Richard Robert Wiedmaier
April 9, 2008
Tidbits | (Read the entire Elle Decor article here...)
