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February 14, 2013
Press Release | Chef Joel Hatton takes the reigns, re-launches brunch this Sunday
Washington, DC (February 13, 2013) - 1905 Bistro & Bar is pleased to officially announce that Chef Joel Hatton – formerly of Shaw’s Tavern & Leopold’s Café in DC – has taken over the back of house duties as Executive Chef. Since joining the team at the end of January, the South...
February 6, 2013
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWashington, DC (February 6, 2013) – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is pleased to announce its new partnership with CultureCapital.com, the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington's online arts and culture website.As visitors to CultureCapital.com discover performances and events, neighboring restaurants will also be displayed allowing the visitor...
January 29, 2013
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWashington, DC (January 29, 2013) - During a gathering of its members, its board of directors and local media at Fujimar Restaurant and Lima Lounge in Downtown DC, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) yesterday unveiled the theme for the 2013 RAMMY Awards: Restaurants in Bloom. Keeping with tradition, this year’s RAMMY Awards celebrate the culinary...
January 18, 2013
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWashington, DC (January 17, 2013) - The fortunes of District ABC licensees have changed. Mayor Vincent Gray two days ago signed into law the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Act of 2012, signaling a departure from burdensome restriction on small business and the diminishing power of obstreperous “Gangs of Five.” All provisions of the new law will take effect immediately...
November 8, 2012
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (November 9, 2012) - Former director of DC Motion Picture and TV Development Kathy Hollinger has accepted the position as the new president of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). Hollinger, who assumes the presidency on December 15, 2012, succeeds Lynne Breaux, who announced in July that she would not be renewing her contract.“We are...
June 26, 2012
Press Release | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Announces Educated Eats Scholarship AwardsWashington, DC (June 27, 2012) – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 Educated Eats Scholarship Awards. The following individuals have shown considerable interest in and commitment to the restaurant industry, and will pursue their culinary...
June 24, 2012
Press Release | Fiola named Best New Restaurant, Rasika’s Vikram Sunderam wins coveted Chef of the Year award, and Mitsitam Native Foods Café wins first-ever Casual Restaurant RAMMY (Washington, DC – June 24, 2012) More than 1,500 guests gathered tonight at the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) highly anticipated annual RAMMY Awards gala to celebrate the...
June 14, 2012
Press Release | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Urges D.C. Council Reform of Alcohol Licensing Process in Response to Local Restaurant’s Seven-Year Regulatory Battle WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2012) – The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) today called on D.C. Council member Jim Graham to include reform of the District’s alcohol licensing approval process...
June 4, 2012
Press Release | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Applauds D.C. Council Final Budget Vote Approving Extended Alcohol Service Hours for Hospitality Venues WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 5, 2012) – The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) commended the D.C. Council on final approval today of a partial extension in the maximum allowable alcohol service period at the city’s...
June 1, 2012
Press Release | L'Academie de Cuisine is proud to announce its partnership with The Hill School to hold cooking classes in its new state of the art kitchen. L'Academie de Cuisine, the original cooking school in the Washington, DC area and a "Top Ten" culinary school in the United States, has expanded its reach in partnership with The Hill School on Capital Hill to hold recreational cooking...
June 1, 2012
Press Release | Mad Fox Brewing Company Welcomes New Executive Chef – Andrew DixonPacific Northwest Native Most Recently Worked at Michel FALLS CHURCH, VA (June 1, 2012) – The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, Northern Virginia’s upscale brewpub with a focus on chef-driven cuisine, announced that Andrew Dixon has joined the management team, as ExecutiveChef.“Andrew brings a...
June 1, 2012
Press Release | Mad Fox Brewing Company Welcomes New Executive Chef – Andrew DixonPacific Northwest Native Most Recently Worked at Michel FALLS CHURCH, VA – The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, Northern Virginia’s upscale brewpub with a focus on chef-driven cuisine, announced that Andrew Dixon has joined the management team, as Executive Chef.“Andrew brings a tremendous...
May 31, 2012
Press Release | Suburban Washington, DC Community launches second annual restaurant and agriculture intiativeLEESBURG, VA. (June 1, 2012) — Plans are underway for a the second annual Farm-to-Fork Loudoun event—a unique initiative in Loudoun County, Virginia that will bring together more than 20 chefs, 19 farms and regional wineries, and an acclaimed whisky and gin maker in a collaborative celebration...
May 15, 2012
Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Betsy Allman, Policy Advisor202.331.5990 or betsy@ramw.org Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington...
April 29, 2012
Press Release | WASHINGTON, DC (April 30th, 2012) – The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is excited to announce this year’s recipient of the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award, former Mayor of the District of Columbia, Anthony A. Williams. The Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award was presented this evening at The Hamilton in downtown Washington, DC. Introduced by...
