‘Vapiano’
courtesy of ‘ellievanhoutte’
The The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington awards (RAMMY’s) were held last night, announcing the cream of the crop of DC restaurants. Here are the highlights:
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Restaurant Eve
2009 Chef of the Year: Robert Wiedmaier of Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck and Brabo
New Restaurant of the Year: Cork
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Rasika
Neighborhood Gathering Place: The Liberty Tavern
Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene: CoCo. Sala
Rising Culinary Star: Tony Chittum of Vermilion
Congratulations to all the RAMMY winners!
You did not mention the Wine and Beverage Program of the Year. Cityzen won it. Congrats to Andy Myers for being awesome at his job.
Yup, those were only the highlights that stood out to me. But you’re right, good on Andy at CityZen for being awesome at his job. There are more winners to be seen if you click the “announcing” link.