The 36th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala, aka The Rammys 2018, aka Restaurant Prom, filled multiple floors of the massive Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The awards ceremony meets dance party celebrated some of D.C.’s finest food and drink folk. Scroll through for excellent photos by Sarah Gerrity and the list of winners.
The winners of the 36th Annual RAMMY Awards
Upscale Brunch of the Year: Osteria Morini
Read our thoughts on Osteria Morini’s brunch in our Brunch Guide
Casual Brunch of the Year: Ambar Capitol Hill
Read our thoughts on Ambar’s brunch in our Brunch Guide
Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: The Daily Dish
Favorite Fast Bites of the Year: Moby Dick House of Kabob
Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan, Compass Rose Bar + Kitchen, Maydan
Beer Program of the Year: Owen’s Ordinary
Cocktail Program of the Year: Espita Mezcaleria
Read Espita Mezcaleria’s Beverage Director Megan Barnes’ Drink Diary
Wine Program of the Year: BOURBON STEAK
Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: USI Insurance Services
Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year: Right Proper Brewing Company
Read our Freshly Tapped: Right Proper’s Ravaged by Wolves
Employee of the Year: Andrea Tateosian, Urbana
Manager of the Year: Heidi Minora, Commissary
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Clarity
Casual Restaurant of the Year: Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern
Service Program of the Year: minibar by José Andrés
Read What’s In Your Fridge: José Andrés
Restaurateur of the Year: Ari Gejdenson, Mindful Restaurants
Pastry Chef of the Year: Tiffany MacIsaac, Buttercream Bakeshop
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Masseria
Read Behind the Bar at Masseria
New Restaurant of the Year: CHIKO
Chef of the Year: Amy Brandwein, Centrolina
