RAMW’s Shawn Townsend: Bringing Resilience and Optimism to the Table  
• September 9, 2025

At the helm of an organization representing one of the most dynamic industries in Washington, D.C., Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, finds plenty to celebrate […]

Rammys Celebrate ‘Talent, Resilience’ and Great Food
• April 16, 2025

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced its list of finalists for the 43rd Annual Rammy Awards and Gala to be held Aug. 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. […]

Spring Wine Fling
• March 25, 2025

Spring Wine Fling, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns on the first day of spring, March 20, through March 31. The annual dining promotion, highlighting food and wine […]

Weekend Roundup: March 20-23
• March 20, 2025

Happy Spring! We’ve got lots going on this weekend, including performances at Wolf Trap, Strathmore and the Environmental Film Festival. Grab the last few reservations for the Jacques Pépin Foundation […]

Restaurant Association Debuts the Rammys Honors, Milestone Awards
• June 20, 2024

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) held its inaugural Rammys Honors on June 18 to bestow Rammy Awards previously presented at the Annual Rammy Awards to highlight several categories announced in […]

Time to Reserve a Table for Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 28 – Sept. 3
• August 24, 2023

Have you reserved a table yet?  Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week kicks off around town Monday August 28, running through Sunday, September 3. Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington […]

Rammys Go to Lutèce, Baked and Wired; Filomena, Old Europe, Cafe Milano and Ris Lacoste Honored
• July 10, 2023

Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered July 9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 41st Annual Rammy Awards, as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners […]

D.C.’s ‘Night Mayor’ to Head Restaurant Association
• December 19, 2022

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, will have a new president & CEO — Shawn Townsend […]

RAMMY Ruby Anniversary: New, Favorite and Milestone Restaurants
• July 25, 2022

Restaurant industry professionals and their fans gathered last night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced winners and […]

40th Annual RAMMY Awards
• March 11, 2022

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as an in-person event on Sunday, July 24, […]