Gastronomic Superstars

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Congratulations to the Downtown restaurants and industry stars who received top honors at the recent Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) RAMMY Awards. Five DowntownDC BID area heavy hitters were recognized at the annual awards gala often dubbed the “Oscars of Washington, DC Area Restaurants.” The 2011 winners took the top prize in five of 16 categories, including two chosen by the public. They are:

Fine Dining Restaurant The Source (575 Pennsylvania Avenue)
Restaurant Employee of the Year – Ryme Lansari, Café Atlántico/minibar (405 8th Street)
Power Spot and Your Favorite Restaurant – Carmine’s (425 7th Street)
Where Magazine’s Visitors’ Choice AwardOld Ebbitt Grill (675 15th Street)
Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award – José Andrés, Thinkfoodgroup (Jaleo, Café Atlántico/minibar, Oyamel, Zaytinya)

The Source has been recognized for two consecutive years. Last year, its executive chef, Scott Drewno, was crowned Chef of the Year. The RAMMY Awards, now in its 29th year, salute the best and brightest in the local restaurant industry. For more information and a complete list of winners, visit www.ramw.org.