2024 RAMMY Nominations Announced
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced Finalists for the RAMMYs, which will be awarded on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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Predicted Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom is Over… Now What?!
The National Park Service announced the predicted peak Cherry Blossom bloom for March 23-26, 2024. But there are still weeks of blossom-fest festivities all over town… and still some blooming, believe it or not.
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Panama, Barbados Take Top Honors at 14th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge
The 14th annual Embassy Chef Challenge took place at Union Station, coinciding with the State of the Union at the Capitol just steps away.
Guests traveled the world with their taste buds, enjoying unique flavors and cultural performances as over 20 embassy chefs tried to win their votes in some friendly competition.
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Make-A-Wish Ball Raises Over $1.5M
The annual Ball attracts hundreds of guests to raise awareness and funds for Make-A-Wish, which grants life-changing wishes for children in the region. Every year, 450 local children are expected to receive a diagnosis that makes them eligible for a wish.
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Chefs for Equality Celebrates 10 Years with ‘Plate of Emergency’
The 10th Chefs for Equality was a delicious way to show that, as Hagedorn said, “The chef community stands at the ready to turn up the heat and fight even harder to protect and promote equality.”
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Whitman-Walker Celebrates 50 Years in DC Health Care
Whitman-Walker hosted its 50th Anniversary Gala last week at the Salamander Washington, DC, with a “Fabulous Cocktail” event featuring special guests, including Tim Gunn (of Project Runway fame) and celebrity DJ Tryfe.
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Kid You Not, BINGOAT Is Happening in VA
Just like your average BINGO game, this one starts out with numbered cards and daub pens. But after a round or two, handlers let in a dozen or so small goats and it’s just the kidding around everyone’s been waiting for.
Read MoreWorld Culture Festival Brings Record Crowds to Int’l Performances on National Mall
A historic three-day gathering brought unprecedented crowds to the National Mall last weekend as the Art of Living Foundation’s World Culture Festival brought hundreds of thousands to experience a weekend of wellness, culture, and performance.
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Toasting 90 Years of Martin’s in Georgetown
For 90 years, Martin’s in Georgetown has served as a neighborhood watering hole, a gathering hotspot, and a marker of historic happenings.
Read MoreBourbon Steak Bartenders Compete in a Charity Tiki Throwdown
Former Bourbon Steak bartenders joined Head Bartender Engidawork (Engi) Alebachew in a cocktail competition, battling it out to offer the most spectacular sip, with attendee votes determining the reigning champion of the night.
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