The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) CELEBRATED The 42ND ANNUAL RAMMY AWARDS GALA on SUNDAY, July 21, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

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July 22, 2024

Writer: Kenny Wright

Editor: Yerelyn Cortez Hidalgo

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala held their 42nd annual celebration at Walter E. Washington D.C. Convention Center.

Over 1000 guests graced the Walter E. Washington D. C. Convention Center. This year awards were presented during a cinema-style seated ceremony. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers. A celebration with dinner and dancing followed in the salon ballroom where guests enjoyed an array of tantalizing food showcased at different food stations. In addition, there was a karaoke room where several guests displayed their singing skills as well as engaging activation stations and photo opportunity areas.

The Washington D.C. National and Commanders team's mascots took photos with guests on the ballroom floor. The Washington Nationals had two mascots, Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington. They also had the Washington Commander mascot named Major Tuddy, and he certainly was enjoying himself getting down low on the dance floor while entertaining guests. 

The 2024 RAMMYS Awards Winners are:

1. New Restaurant of the Year presented by The Fork CPA's: Ellile Bird

2. Cocktail Program of the Year:  Silver Lyan

3. Rising Culinary Star of the Year presented by LINK Strategic Partners: Masako Morishita Perry's 

4. Beer Program of the Year: Zinnia

5. Wine Program of the Year presented by Pere Wine Bar: Apero

6. Favorite Gatherings Place presented by BN Commercial Cleaning & Fire Protection: Mi Vida

7. Best Brunch: Duke's Counter

8. Best Bar: Bar Chinois

9. Favorite Fast Bites: Fava Pot

10. Hottest Sandwich Shop: Colada Shop

11. Employee of the Year: Michael Wyatt, Annabelle Restaurant

12. Manager of the Year: Victoria Gradia, KNEAD Hospitality & Design

13. Service Program of the Year presented by ECOLAB: Reveler's Hour

14. Casual Restaurant of the Year: La Famosa

15. Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Lutece

16. Pastry Chef / Baker of the Year: Rochelle Cooper, The Duck & The Peach

17. Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia

18. Chef of the Year presented by pepco: Angel Barreto, Anju

19. Restaurateur of the Year presented by pepco: Kyle Bailey, John Ball, Jeremy Carman, Gavin Coleman, and Paul Holder, Long Shot Hospitality

20. Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

Kathy E. Hollinger, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, was named the 2024 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement  Award recipient.

The night was filled with excitement and fun, leaving the Walter E. Washington D.C. Convention Center glowing. Another wonderful year transpired and the Washington D.C. DMA culinary world had its RAMMY'S Awards celebration. We can't wait until next year's event.

Check out some photos from the event last night below and don't forget to add The Rammy Awards Gala to your calendar to attend this extraordinary event next year in July 2025.