Sunday evening saw DC's restaurant world converge on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington RAMMY Awards. It was a glamorous affair of Washington's restaurant elite, with food, drink and of course the awards. Now that the hangover is settling in (I'm looking at you Moet Chandon ice bar), thank you PTO day, let's discuss the awards, check them out below.
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant: Fiola
Upscale Casual Restaurant: Ripple
Everyday Casual Restaurant: Toki Underground
New Restaurant: The Red Hen
Chef of the Year: Haidar Karoum of Proof, Estadio and Doi Moi
Rising Culinary Star: Michael Friedman of The Red Hen
Pastry Chef: Caitlin Dysart of 2941 Restaurant
Wine Program: Ripple
Cocktail Program: Jack Rose
Beer Program: Birch & Barley and Churchkey
Service Program: Blue Duck Tavern
Restauranteur Michael Babin on Neighborhood Restaurant Group
Regional Food and Beverage Producer: Red Apron Butcher
Favorite Gathering Place: Hank's Oyster Bar (Dupont Circle)
Upscale Brunch: Mintwood Place
Everyday Casual Brunch: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Favorite Fast Bites: Amsterdam Falafelshop
Employee of the Year: Stelios Aleandris of 1789 Restaurant
Manager of the Year: Boo Young Kim of District Commons