Sunday night saw the 36th Annual RAMMY Award ceremony at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the yearly gathering of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington members to award their best and finest. The winners below:
Chef of the Year: Amy Brandwein, Centrolina
Pastry Chef of the Year: Tiffany MacIsaac, Buttercream Bakeshop
Restaurateur of the Year: Ari Gejdenson, Mindful Restaurants
New Restaurant of the Year: CHIKO
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Masseria
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Clarity
Casual Restaurant of the Year: Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern
Service Program of the Year: minibar by José Andrés
Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan, Compass Rose Bar + Kitchen, Maydan
Upscale Brunch of the Year: Osteria Morini
Casual Brunch of the Year: Ambar Capitol Hill
Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: The Daily Dish
Favorite Fast Bites of the Year: Moby Dick House of Kabob
Beer Program of the Year: Owen’s Ordinary
Cocktail Program of the Year: Espita Mezcaleria
Wine Program of the Year: Bourbon Steak
Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year: Right Proper Brewing Company
Employee of the Year: Andrea Tateosian, Urbana
Manager of the Year: Heidi Minora, Commissary
Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: USI Insurance Services