Last night at The Hamilton Live the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) publicized the top restaurant industry nominees of the year while members of the media and food professionals tried delicious tastings and specialty drinks. The nominees are judged each year by food and dining journalists, educators, and food service industry professionals. The public also got to help on the voting process in four categories, including: Favorite Gathering Place of the Year, Upscale Brunch of the Year, Casual Brunch of the Year, and Favorite Fast Bites of the Year. Want to know who the winners will be while dining with the top food industry professionals? You do not want to miss the BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, June 10th the 2018 RAMMY Awards Black-Tie Gala will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Tickets are $325 per person, which include access to the reception, awards ceremony, and lavish dinner put on by the top D.C. chefs.
New Restaurant of the Year
Arroz
Bresca
Chiko
Del Mar
Maydan
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
Fiola Mare
Masseria
Rasika
The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Trummer’s on Main
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year
Centrolina
Clarity
Iron Gate
Maketto
Sushi Taro
Casual Restaurant of the Year
Daikaya
Duke’s Grocery
Royal
Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse
Timber Pizza Company
Chef of the Year
Kyle Bailey, Salt Line
Amy Brandwein, Centrolina
David Deshaies, Central/Unconventional Diner
Katsuya Fukushima, Bantam King/Daikaya/Haikan
Rob Rubba, Hazel
Pastry Chef of the Year
Fabrice Bendano, Le Diplomate
Naomi Gallego, Neighborhood Restaurant Group
Tiffany MacIsaac, Buttercream Bakeshop
Pichet Ong, Maketto/Brothers and Sisters
Erin Reed, Blue Duck Tavern
Rising Culinary Star of the Year
Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan, Maydan
Carlos Delgado, China Chilcano
Daniela Moreira, Timber Pizza Company
Michael Rafidi, Arroz/Requin
Russell Smith, Source by Wolfgang Puck
Wine Program of the Year
Bourbon Steak
Compass Rose
Le Diplomate
Range
Trummer’s on Main
Cocktail Program of the Year
Bar Charley
Barmini
Espita Mezcaleria
Royal
Petworth Citizen and Reading Room
Beer Program of the Year
Brasserie Beck
Owen’s Ordinary
Republic
Roofers Union
The Sovereign
Service Program of the Year
Bourbon Steak
Le Diplomate
Minibar
Red Hen
Tosca
Restaurateur of the Year
Stephen and Mark Fedorchak, Liberty Tavern Restaurant Group (Liberty Tavern, Lyon Hall, Northside Social, Liberty Barbecue)
Katsuya Fukushima, Yama Jewayni and Daisuke Utagawa, Daikaya Group (Daikaya, Haikan, Bantam King)
Ari Gejdenson, Mindful Restaurants Group (Acqua al 2, Ari’s Diner, Denson Liquor Bar, Dock FC, Ghibellina, Harold Black, La Puerta Verde, Sotto)
Jamie Leeds, JL Restaurant Group (Hank’s Cocktail Bar, Hank’s Pasta Bar, Hank’s Oyster Bar)
Ype Von Hengst and Bob Giaimo, Silver Diner/Silver
Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year
Atlas Brew Works
Bluejacket brewery
Ivy City Smokehouse
Logan’s Sausage
Right Proper Brewing Company
Manager of the Year
Julio Amador, Cork Wine Bar & Market
Daniel Coughlan, Compass Rose
Matthew McQuilkin, Pizzeria Paradiso
Heidi Minora, Commissary
Adam Rigaa, Brasserie Beck
Employee of the Year
Gerarda Lazo, Pizzeria Paradiso
Sharon Rissal, Jaleo - Bethesda
Pete Rymshaw, Salt Line
Edgar Salvador, Centrolina
Andrea Tateosian, Urbana
Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year
Coastal Sunbelt Produce
Congressional Seafood
Streetsense
Trimark Adams-Burch
USI Insurance Services
Favorite Fast Bites (Public Vote)
G by Mike Isabella
Moby Dick
Shouk
Stomping Ground
Taco Bamba
Favorite Gathering Place of the Year (Public Vote)
Bar Charley
Cheesetique - Shirlington
Fare Well
Right Proper Brewing Company
The Daily Dish
Casual Brunch (Public Vote)
Ambar - Capitol Hill
Ari’s Diner
Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse
Maketto
Vinoteca
Upscale Brunch (Public Vote)
Osteria Morini
Seasons
Sfoglina
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
The Source by Wolfgang Puck
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