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September 4, 2024
News | Attention DC-Based Restaurant Owners: Order your FREE OVERDOSE AWARENESS & PREVENTION TOOLKIT today!   Naloxone, also known as Narcan®, is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.   The Department of Behavioral Health has partnered with the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington to make naloxone and educational materials in...
July 21, 2024
Press Release | Washington, DC (July 21, 2024)—Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 42nd Annual RAMMYS Awards Gala as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and a range of special distinctions, celebrating excellence in long-standing categories that range from individual professional honors...
June 18, 2024
Press Release | Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Named The 2024 RAMMYS Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year Inaugural RAMMYS Honors Event also recognized Kathy E. Hollinger with the 2024 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award and six DMV dining destinations with Honorary Milestone Awards Washington, DC (June 18, 2024)—Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered tonight...
May 29, 2024
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954 8/12 - 8/18: Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week WHAT: Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as the biannual celebration of the region’s spirited restaurant industry. Restaurant Week invites everyone to close out summer with...
May 21, 2024
News | WASHINGTON, DC (May 21, 2024) – Students from Washington, DC’s Roosevelt High School and Ballou High School participating in the DC ProStart Culinary Program are preparing to showcase their culinary skills in the highly anticipated Pepsi Future Chef Recipe Contest.  Eleventh and twelfth grade students will present dishes based on a historical family recipe or a new and...
May 20, 2024
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adelene Ung, LRA PR addie@lindarothpr.com 443-900-5033   RAMMYS Highlight Week for 2024 Cocktail Program of the Year Finalists Specials announced at the DMV’s top cocktail programs the week of June 3 Washington, DC (May 20, 2024)— Cocktail Program of the Year Finalists for Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) 2024 RAMMY...
April 24, 2024
Press Release | RAMW Announces 2024 RAMMY Honors Recipients Kathy E. Hollinger to receive the 2024 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award while six DMV dining destinations are recognized with Honorary Milestone Awards at inaugural celebratory event Washington, DC (April 24, 2024)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) today announced Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) CEO...
April 11, 2024
News | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Keiristin Wilbert Keiristin@ramw.org 202-331-5990 Congressman James E. Clyburn To Be Honored Guest at RAMW Foodservice PAC Beefsteak Fundraising Dinner Washington, DC (April 3, 2024) — Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC), will be the honored guest at the RAMW Foodservice PAC  Beefsteak Fundraising Dinner on April 16, 2024 in Washington, D.C....
April 10, 2024
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Keiristin Wilbert Keiristin@ramw.org 202-331-5990 Nationals Legend Ryan Zimmerman Talks Restaurants, Winning Teams at RAMW Annual Meeting Washington, DC (April 3, 2024) — Ryan Zimmerman, an investor in Long Shot Hospitality and a key member of the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals, will be the featured speaker at the 2024...
April 8, 2024
Press Release | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists The capital region’s foodservice industry recognizes innovative individuals and concepts and companies as category finalists   Washington, DC (April 8, 2024)—Restaurant industry professionals and allies gathered this evening as the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)...
April 2, 2024
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Keiristin Wilbert Keiristin@ramw.org 202-331-5990 Statement from RAMW on Deadly Strike That Killed 7 World Central Kitchen Team Members   Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2024) -  With heavy hearts, we grieve the loss of seven World Central Kitchen Team members who were killed in an air strike in Gaza.  These brave individuals faced...
March 6, 2024
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                          March 6, 2024 Contact: Keiristin Wilbert Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Keiristin@ramw.org | (202) 331-5990 Spring Wine Fling Returns March 19th Uncork Spring with 2 glasses of wine paired with a 2-course dinner menu at restaurants...
March 1, 2024
News | Six Organizations Selected to Implement Public Safety and Public Health Programs   Friday, March 1, 2024 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) announced six community organizations that will receive a total of $950,000 for the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Commercial Corridors Grant Program. The...
February 26, 2024
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keiristin Wilbert Keiristin@ramw.org 202.331.5990     RAMW PROSTART STUDENT INVITATIONAL 2024 ANNUAL CULINARY EVENT TAKES PLACE MARCH 5TH Ballou High School and Roosevelt High School participating for the chance to represent the District in national competition   WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 26, 2024) — Students from Ballou High...
January 4, 2024
Press Release |   Contact: Avery Meetre, LRA PR avery@lindarothpr.com 202-369-4954   RAMW Highlights Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week Offerings Restaurant Week website now live to view participating restaurants + make reservations   Washington, DC (January 3, 2024)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants...

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