RAMMYs!

It was a culinary carnival at the Marriott Wardman Park Sunday night, where revelry en masque marked the annual Restaurant Association (RAMMY) Awards.  This year’s announcements concentrated on some of DC’s traditional favorites… and a popular New York (now DC) pasta power spot took the ultimate honors: Fan Favorite. 

And the winners are…

Chef of the Year – Todd Gray (Equinox/Watershed)
Fine Dining Restaurant – The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Power Spot – Carmine’s
New Restaurant – Estadio
Neighborhood Gathering Place – Ted’s Bulletin
Hottest Bar Scene – Chef Geoff’s (Tysons Corner)
Upscale Casual Restaurant – Tabard Inn
Rising Culinary Star – Kyle Bailey (Birch & Barley)
Your Favorite Restaurant – Carmine’s
Wine Program – Taberna Del Alabardero