RAMMY Awards Announced

Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC; Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, DC; Rasika, Washington, DC; The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Washington, DC; Trummer’s on Main, Clifton, VA

Upscale Casual Restaurant
The nominee is a restaurant that demonstrates a high standard of dining excellence. The nominees in this category must have opened prior to December 1, 2009.

Bibiana, Washington, DC; Birch & Barley, Washington, DC; The Liberty Tavern, Arlington, VA; Proof, Washington, DC; Tabard Inn, Washington, DC

Neighborhood Gathering Place
This nominee is a restaurant that demonstrates a high standard of quality and congeniality rooted in its neighborhood.

Bar Pilar, Washington, DC; Bastille, Alexandria, VA; EatBar, Arlington, VA; Perry’s, Washington, DC; Ted’s Bulletin, Washington, DC

Estadio, Washington, DC; Kushi, Washington, DC; Michel by Michel Richard, Tysons Corner, VA; Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church, VA; ris, Washington, DC

Chef of the Year
The nominee is an executive chef or chef de cuisine who demonstrates consistent standards of excellence and serves as an inspiration to other food professionals.  The nominee displays a dedication to the artistry of food, exhibits an ongoing commitment to the community and may be from any type of establishment.

Bertrand Chemel – 2941, Falls Church, VA; Todd Gray – Equinox, Washington, DC; Haidar Karoum – Proof, Washington, DC;Vikram Sunderam – Rasika, Washington, DC; Bryan Voltaggio – VOLT, Frederick, MD

Rising Culinary Star  
The nominee is an “up and coming” chef who demonstrates exemplary talent, shows leadership and promise for the future.  The nominee must have been an executive chef for no more than five years.

Will Artley – Evening Star Café, Alexandria, VA; Kyle Bailey – Birch & Barley, Washington, DC; Justin Bittner – Bar Pilar, Washington, DC; Shannon Overmiller – The Majestic, Alexandria, VA; Javier Romero – Taberna del Alabardero, Washington, DC

Pastry Chef
The nominee is a restaurant pastry chef who prepares desserts and pastries and demonstrates a high standard of excellence and culinary artistry.  The nominee serves as an inspiration to other food professionals.

Rebekka Baltzell – Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA; Fabrice Bendano – Adour, Washington, DC; Chris Kujala – ris, Washington, DC; Tiffany MacIsaac – Neighborhood Restaurant Group, Washington DC & VA; Tom Wellings – Equinox, Washington, DC

Wine Program
The restaurant is distinguished by the quality, diversity, clarity and value of its wine program.  The nominee’s wine program best suits the cuisine and style of the restaurant while enhancing the dining experience.  The nominee continues to break new ground in education of its staff.

2941, Falls Church, VA; Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, DC;  Cork, Washington, DC; Dino, Washington, DC; Taberna del Alabardero, Washington, DC

Mixology/ Beverage Program
The member restaurant is distinguished by the quality, diversity, creativity, clarity and value of its beverage program.  The nominee’s beverage program best suits the cuisine and style of the restaurant while enhancing the restaurant experience.

Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC; ChurchKey, Washington, DC; Founding Farmers, Washington, DC; Proof/Estadio, Washington, DC; Tabard Inn, Washington, DC

Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene
This nominee is a restaurant or hotel bar that is innovative with an energetic scene (atmosphere, drink menu, etc.) with a hip and eclectic crowd and is a great people watching and meeting place.

Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC; Chef Geoff – Tysons Corner, VA; Estadio, Washington, DC; Masa 14, Washington, DC; PS7’s, Washington, DC

Power Spot
The nominee is a restaurant frequented by movers, shakers and decision makers.  It best exemplifies “how the nation’s capital works.”

The Bombay Club, Washington, DC; Carmine’s, Washington, DC; Equinox, Washington, DC; The Palm, Washington, DC; The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Washington, DC

Restaurant Employee of the Year
Julie Albert – Brasserie Beck/Marcel’s, Washington, DC; Freddy Bastidas – Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC; EstabanGueverra- Dino, Washington, DC;  Ryme Lansari – Café Atlantico/minibar, Washington, DC; Adam Sackett – PS7’s Restaurant, Washington, DC

Restaurant Manager of the Year
Reagan Corbett Jackson 20, Alexandria, VA; Dan Festa – Morton’s The Steakhouse, Washington, DC; Ryan McCarthy – DC Coast, Washington, DC; Atul Narain – Rasika, Washington, DC; Hans Olson – Clyde’s of Reston, Reston, VA

Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year
Adams-Burch; BB&T; EagleBank; Fiji Water; The Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC; SYSCO Food Services of Baltimore