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Rasa navy yard2/28/2023 ![]() ![]() “It was a dream to have that inside the restaurant but wasn’t sure it was realistic. Inside, the cavernous space will give off a whimsical vibe - starting with a three-seat swing set behind the main window. An ornate door was created by Rahman’s aunt in India and shipped stateside in multiple pieces. The owners hope to deliver Rasa Indian Grill at the base of the F1RST building (1263 First Street SE) by November.Ĭustomers are transported to India even before they enter the 2,300-square-foot space. “We want to celebrate the beautiful nature of Indian culture and transport people a bit,” says Rahman. Local winner was Maxwell Park (Navy Yard)Īnd…Sweet Relief: Baking and Pastry To Go:įounded in 1920, The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing the foodservice industry in the Washington DC metropolitan area.Aspiring restaurateurs Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman are in full-blown construction mode in Navy Yard, building out a new Indian restaurant they say has more thought and meaning behind its design than most quick-service counters. The RAMMY judges panel also added two honorable mentions this year: Pizzeria Paradiso Founder, Chef and Owner Ruth Gresser is pictured, second from left, at the 39th Annual RAMMY Awards. The 2021 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award was presented to restaurants celebrating (surviving”) many years: Glory Days Grill (25 years), La Chaumière (45), Peacock Cafe (30) Pizzeria Paradiso (30) and Ristorante Piccolo (35). Stellar Brunches at Home: Call Your Mother (Barracks Row). ![]() Silver Diner (various locations, coming to District Wharf). Good Neighbor Award, Individual Honors and Company Organization Honors:Įrik Bruner-Yang, Power of 10 (ABC Pony, Navy Yard) Kevin Tien and Tim Ma, Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate (Moon Rabbit, Lucky Danger (Chinatown pop-up) Micheline Mendelsohn and Spike Mendelsohn, National Guard Inauguration Program (when the Mendelsohns fed pizza to National Guard troops) RASA (Navy Yard). SE) Įrik Bruner-Yang (R) is pictured with his wife, Seda Nak, at the 2021 RAMMY Awards. Managers of the Year: Jordan Lee, Thamee Restaurant (Atlas District) Karina Wilkey, Sunnyside Restaurant Group (Good Stuff Eatery, We the Pizza, Pennsylvania Ave. How did Capitol Hill and nearby neighborhood fare? The envelope please: In some divisions, including managers and employees of the year and good neighbor awards, everybody was a winner. Instead of RAMMYs’ usual “best fine dining,” “neighborhood gathering place.” “top chef of the year” awards, 2021 categories included “most innovative to-go packaging game,” most impressive pivot to provisions,” “festive foodie experiences,” “stellar brunches at home.” Hollinger, RAMW president and CEO, who opened the event. Bowser added that the DC government is investing $49 million in the restaurant/small business industry to “expand, invest and bring people back to work.”Įnhanced by huge jumbo screens, NBC/Channel 4 co-anchors Leon Harris and Shawn Yancy emceed. Glamorous in a white one-shoulder gown DC Mayor Muriel Bowser set the upbeat tone for the event, “I can confidently say, Washington DC is healthy and open!” she declared, following Kathy E. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) speaks at the 39th Annual RAMMY Awards. Asian vodkas, other spirits, beer and wine flowed. ![]() Chef Kaz Okochi (Kaz Sush Bistro) provided fire-glazed sushi assorted pastries adorned each table. RAMMY guests dined on grilled goat cheese, sea scallops, sockeye salmon cakes and corned beef hash tacos. ![]() What didn’t change was the repast, which was varied and delivious. All attendees had to be masked and present proof that they were fully vaccinated. Washington Convention Center by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the black-tie gala had a different look and feel this year. ![]()
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