The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced the 2009 winners of the RAMMY Awards, an annual vote for the best restaurants and chefs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Chef of the Year:
Robert Wiedmaier - Marcel's / Brasserie Beck / Brabo Tasting Room & the Butcher's Block
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year:
Restaurant Eve
Upscale Casual:
Rasika
Rising Culinary Star:
Anthony Chittum - Vermilion
Best New Restaurant:
Cork
Power Spot of the Year:
Central Michel Richard
Neighborhood Gathering Place:
The Liberty Tavern
Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene:
Co Co. Sala
Pastry Chef of the Year:
Kate Jansen - Willow
Associate Member:
Belair Produce Inc./Watermark Foods
Wine and Beverage Program:
CityZen
Restaurant Employee of the Year:
Juan Francisco Lopez - Marcel's / Brasserie Beck
Restaurant Manager of the Year:
Ryland Johnson - Zola
Your Favorite Restaurant (voted by online/newspaper ballot):
Teatro Goldoni
Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award:
Dimitri Mallios
WHERE MAGAZINE Visitors' Choice Award:
The Prime Rib
2009 RAMMY Honorary Award:
Billy Martin's Tavern
2009 RAMMY Honorary Award:
Frans Hagen
2009 RAMMY Awards – Washington, DC Award Winning Restaurants
By Rachel Cooper, About.com
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