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2009 RAMMY Awards – Washington, DC Award Winning Restaurants

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

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

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