Looking for places to eat? Well, The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington just announced their RAMMY nominations for 2014 (and of course, celebrated them with a reception at The Hamilton featuring snacks and cocktails from nominated restaurants) so- the list below may be a good starting point.
FYI-Award winners will be announced at a gala event June 7th. The audience gets to vote in the following categories: Voter’s Favorite Restaurant, Neighborhood Gathering Place, Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene and Power Spot of the Year.
(bonus: check out photos and last year’s winners HERE)
Applause please:
The finalists for the 2015 RAMMY Awards are:
Restaurateur of the Year:
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José Andrés and Rob Wilder – ThinkFoodGroup
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Mike Isabella – Mike Isabella Concepts
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Fabio and Maria Trabocchi – Fiola, Casa Luca, Fiola Mare
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Jeff Tunks, David Wizenberg, Gus DiMillo – Passion Food Hospitality
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Robert Wiedmaier, Brian McBride, Frank Shull, and Joe Lively – RW Restaurant Group
Chef of the Year:
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Victor Albisu – Del Campo
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Nathan Anda and Ed Witt – The Partisan
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Cedric Maupillier – Mintwood Place
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Marjorie Meek-Bradley – Ripple, Roofers Union
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Johnny Spero – minibar by José Andrés
Rising Culinary Star of the Year:
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Austin Fausett – Trummer’s on Main
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Tim Ma – Maple Ave Restaurant, Water & Wall
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Harper McClure – BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier
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George Pagonis – Kapnos DC
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Danny Wells – Republic
Pastry Chef of the Year:
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Agnes Chin – The Grill Room, Capella Hotel
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Naomi Gallego – Blue Duck Tavern
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Kendra Grieco – Fiola
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Michelle Poteaux – Bastille
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Susan Wallace – BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant
New Restaurant of the Year:
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Crane & Turtle
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Fiola Mare
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The Partisan
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Republic
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TICO
Everyday Casual Restaurant of the Year:
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DGS Delicatessen
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Granville Moore’s
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Hank’s Oyster Bar – Capitol Hill
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Hill Country Barbecue Market
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Ted’s Bulletin – Capitol Hill
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year:
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Birch & Barley
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Maple Ave Restaurant
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Mintwood Place
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Proof
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Vermilion
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year:
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Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier
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minibar by José Andrés
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Rasika
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The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
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Trummer’s on Main
Cocktail Program of the Year:
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2 Birds, 1 Stone
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barmini by José Andrés
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Bourbon Steak
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Iron Gate
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Trummer’s on Main
Beer Program of the Year:
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The Arsenal at Bluejacket
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Brasserie Beck
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Granville Moore’s
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Mad Fox Brewing Company
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Pizzeria Paradiso – Georgetown
Wine Program of the Year:
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Charlie Palmer Steak
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Fiola
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Iron Gate
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Proof
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The Red Hen
Favorite Gathering Place of the Year:
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Bar Pilar
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Cashion’s Eat Place
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ChurchKey
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Et Voila!
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Evening Star Café
Upscale Casual Brunch:
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Birch & Barley
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Kapnos – DC
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Le Diplomate
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The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
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Seasons at The Four Seasons
Everyday Casual Brunch:
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Beuchert’s Saloon
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The Daily Dish
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DGS Delicatessen
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Duke’s Grocery
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The Liberty Tavern
Favorite Fast Bites:
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Cava Grill – Bethesda Row
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DCity Smokehouse
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G by Mike Isabella
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Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza – Friendship Heights
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Red Apron Butcher – Union Market
Service Program of the Year:
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Bourbon Steak
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Fiola
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Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier
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Rasika
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The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year:
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Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
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DC Brau Brewing Company
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Dolci Gelati
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Early Mountain Vineyards
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New Columbia Distillers
Manager of the Year:
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Neill Blackwood – Mintwood Place
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Rachel Bronson – Red Apron Butcher
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Joseph Cerione – Blue Duck Tavern
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Ryan McCarthy – PassionFish Reston
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Atul Narain – Rasika
Employee of the Year:
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Aurelio Diaz – RIS
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Adnane Kebaier – Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier
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Evan Labb – Evening Star Cafe
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LaGina Lewis – Farmers Fishers Bakers
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David Sabbadino – Zaytinya
The winners will be announced at the 33rd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.