Last night, it was time to raise a glass to the best of the D.C. restaurant industry. The 2016 Rammy Awards recognized winners in such categories as Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, and More.
Stay tuned for plenty of coverage of the night's festivities. Below is a list of the winners:
Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier
Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Le Diplomate
Everyday Casual Restaurant of the Year: Bar Pilar
New Restaurant of the Year: Maketto
Chef of the Year: Scott Drewno, The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Jonah Kim, Yona
Pastry Chef of the Year: Alex Levin, Osteria Morini
Wine Program of the Year: The Red Hen
Cocktail Program of the Year: 2 Birds 1 Stone
Beer Program of the Year: Right Proper Brewing Company
Service Program of the Year: Fiola
Restaurateur of the Year: Mike Isabella Concepts
Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year: Port City Brewing Company
Favorite Gathering Place of the Year: Northside Social Coffee & Wine
Upscale Casual Brunch: Blue Duck Tavern
Everyday Casual Brunch: Duke's Grocery
Favorite Fast Bites: Bub and Pop's
Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Republic National Distributing Company
Employee of the Year: Jorge Martinez, The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Manager of the Year: Jennifer Lucy, Estadio
Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Republic National Distributing Company
Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award: Robert Kinkead
2016 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award: Occidental Grill & Seafood