Congrats to the 2014 RAMMY Award Winners!

Fun night had by all!

The winners of the 32nd Annual RAMMY Awards are:

Photo by Emily Clack

• Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Fiola

• Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Ripple
• Everyday Casual Restaurant of the Year: Toki Underground
• New Restaurant of the Year: The Red Hen
• Chef of the Year: Haidar Karoum of Doi Moi, Estadio, Proof
• Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Michael Friedman of The Red Hen
• Pastry Chef of the Year: Caitlin Dysart of 2941 Restaurant
• Wine Program of the Year: Ripple
• Cocktail Program of the Year: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
• Beer Program of the Year: Birch and Barley / ChurchKey
• Service Program of the Year: Blue Duck Tavern
• Restaurateur of the Year: Michael Babin of Neighborhood Restaurant Group
• Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year: Red Apron Butcher
• Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: Hank’s Oyster Bar – Dupont Circle
• Upscale Casual Brunch: Mintwood Place
• Everyday Casual Brunch: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
• Favorite Fast Bites: Amsterdam Falafelshop
• Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: ProFish, Ltd.
• Employee of the Year: Stelios Alexandris of 1789 Restaurant
• Manager of the Year: Boo Young Kim of District Commons

For more information regarding the winners of these awards, visit therammys.org or email therammys@ramw.org.

The RAMMYS

Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the region's restaurants and foodservice community. Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BIZBASH Magazine for four consecutive years, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington's greatest assets: its restaurants.