2011 RAMMY Finalists
Posted by rebecca / Thursday, March 24th, 2011
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced the 2011 RAMMY Nominees. The RAMMY Awards recognize and award excellence and achievement in the DC Metropolitan restaurant industry. The theme this year is “Carnevale da Cuisine,” and celebrates the international and multi-cultural carnevale of cuisine in the DC area.
Two separate panels of judges and the public selected the nominees. The Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year nominees were selected by the RAMW Executive Committee. Any RAMW member was eligible for nomination as long as they qualified for the given category.(Although these restaurants may be nominated, there are many fine restaurants that cannot be nominated because they are not members of RAMW.) The nominees were then reviewed by an anonymous panel of renowned food/restaurant writers, educators and professionals who selected the five finalists in each of the categories.
The public will decide the winners for the Voter’s Favorite Restaurant, Neighborhood Gathering Place, Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene and Power Spot of the Year awards. Votes can be made through a special ballot in the Washington City Paper on April 28 or online.
The winners will be announced at the RAMMY gala on June 26th, 2011 at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in DC. Tickets to the gala may be purchased by calling 202-331-5990 or email rammys@ramw.org.
Here are the finalists:
Fine Dining Restaurant- demonstrates a high standard of excellence in food, service and atmostphere and shows dedication to sophisticated culinary techniques.
Bourbon Steak, DC
Michel Richard Citronelle, DC
Rasika, DC
The Source by Wolfgang Puck, DC
*Trummer’s on Main, Clifton, VA
Upscale Casual Restaurant-demonstrates a high standard of dining excellence
Bibiana, DC
Birch and Barley, DC
*The Liberty Tavern, Arlington, VA
Proof, DC
Tabard Inn, DC
Neighborhood Gathering Place-demonstrates a high standard of quality and congeniality rooted in its neighborhood.
Bar Pilar, DC
*Bastillle, Alexandria, VA
*EatBar, Arlington, VA
Perry’s, DC
Ted’s Bulletin, DC
New Restaurant-must have opened between December 1, 2009 and November 30, 2010 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and service.
Estadio, DC
Kushi, DC
*Michel by Michel Richard, Tysons Corner, VA
*Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church, VA
RIS, DC
Chef of the Year- an executive chef or chef de cuisine who demonstrates consistent standards of excellence and serves as an inspiration to other food professionals. The nominee displays a dedication to the artistry of food, exhibits an ongoing commitment to the community and may be from any type of establishment.
*Bertrand Chemel, 2941, Falls Church, VA
Todd Gray, Equinox, DC
Haidar Karoum, Proof, DC
Vikram Sunderam, Rasika, DC
Bryan Voltaggio, VOLT, MD
Pastry Chef-a restaurant pastry chef who prepares desserts and pastries and demonstrates a high standard of excellence and culinary artistry.
*Rebekka Baltzell, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA
Fabrice Bendano, Adour, DC
Chris Kujala, RIS, DC
*Tiffany MacIsaac, Neighborhood Restaurant Group, DC and VA
Tom Wellings, Equinox, DC
Wine Program-distinguished by the quality, diversity, clarity and value of its wine program.
*2941, Falls Church, VA
Michel Richard Citronelle, DC
Cork, DC
Dino, DC
Taberna del Alaberdero, DC
Mixology/Beverage Program- distinguished by the quality, diversity, creativity, clarity and value of its beverage program.
Bourbon Steak, DC
ChurchKey, DC
Founding Farmers, DC
Proof/Estadio, DC
Tabard Inn, DC
Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene- innovative with an energetic scene (atmosphere, drink menu, etc.) with a hip and eclectic crowd and is a great people watching and meeting place.
Bourbon Steak, DC
*Chef Geoff, Tysons Corner, VA
Estadio, DC
Masa 14, DC
PS7S, DC
Power Spot-frequented by movers, shakers, and decision makers. It best exemplifies “how the nation’s capital works.”
The Bombay Club, DC
Carminds, DC
Equinox, DC
The Palm, DC
The Source by Wolfgang Puck, DC
Restaurant Employee of the Year
Julie Albert, Brasserie Beck/Marcel’s, DC
Freddy Bastidas,Blue Duck Tavern, DC
Estaban Gueverra Dino, DC
Ryme Lansari,Café Atlantico/Minibar, DC
Adam Sackett, PS7′s Restaurant, DC
Restaurant Manager of the Year
*Reagan Corbett, Jackson 20, Alexandria, VA
Dan Festa, Morton’s the Steakhouse, DC
Ryan McCarthy, DC Coast, DC
Atul Narain, Rasika, DC
*Hans Olson, Clyde’s of Reston, Reston, VA
Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year
Adams-Burch
BB&T
EagleBank
Fiji Water
The Ritz-Carlton, DC
SYSCO Food Services of Baltimore
* restaurants in NoVA
-Rebecca Kim
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