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The 2006 RAMMY Awards


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This year's Rammy Nominations are:

Chef of the Year

Cathal Armstrong - Restaurant Eve

Jonathan Krinn - 2941

Jose Andres - Jaleo, Café Atlantico, Oyamel, Zaytinya

Robert Wiedmaier - Marcel's

Todd Gray - Equinox

Employee of the Year

Abdessam (Sam) Ammani - Café Milano

Anthony Hessilius - The Melting Pot DC

Chris Kelley - Mie N Yu

Michael Finnerty - Old Ebbitt Grill

Santos Fuentes - Chef Geoff's

Fine Dining Restaurant

2941

Colvin Run Tavern

Equinox

Maestro

Restaurant Eve

Hottest Bar Scene

Clyde's Gallery Place

Degrees - Ritz Carlton Georgetown

Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar

Tabaq Bistro

Zaytinya

Informal Dining

Bangkok 54

Circle Bistro

Indique

Kaz Sushi Bistro

Zaytinya

Manager of the Year

Christine de Clerfay - The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Danny Boylen - Notti Bianche

Emily Jarmuth - Mie N Yu

Stefanie Cove - Red Sage

Troy Bock - Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar

Neighborhood Gathering Place

Billy Martin's Tavern

Bus Boys & Poets

Cashion's Eat Place

Chef Geoff's - New Mexico Ave

Evening Star Café

New Restaurant of the Year

Acadiana

Black Salt

Hank's Oyster Bar

Inde Bleu

Willow Restaurant

Pastry Chef of the Year

Heather Chittum - Michel Richard Citronelle

Huw Griffiths - The Tabard Inn

Rita Garruba - Butterfield 9

Steve Klc - Café Atlantico, Jaleo, Oyamel, Zaytinya

Zoe Behrens - 1789

Power Spot

Bistro Bis

Capital Grille

Charlie Palmer Steak

The Caucus Room

The Prime Rib

Rising Culinary Star of the Year

Anthony Chittum - Notti Bianche & Dish

Brendan Cox - Circle Bistro

Johnny Monis - Komi

Nathan Beauchamp - 1789

Santi Zabaleta - Taberna del Alabardero

Wine & Beverage Program of the Year

Charlie Palmer Steak

Michel Richard Citronelle

Restaurant Eve

Taberna del Alabardero

Vidalia

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From Sietsema's chat yesterday...

Alcova Heights, Arlington, Va.: So Tom, who would be your pick for Chef of the Year?

Tom Sietsema: I have the list of finalists in front of me, but I'm sworn to secrecy. Two of the candidates on the roster are certainly deserving of the honor, in my opinion.

Anybody want to guess at the other three?

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Congrats to the nominees.

But I do have one question--does anyone go to Mie n Yu?  That seemed odd because I never hear anything about it.

Likewise, I was a bit surprised that Mie n Yu was on there. I've never heard anything nice about the place, although it may very well be that I live in a vacuum.
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Congratulations and good luck to all!

Does anyone know their criteria for "new restaurant?" Feels like BlackSalt isn't all that new, and with the nominations for their chef and manager (congrats starfish!) I'd think that Notti Bianche would have been nominated in that category.

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Likewise, I was a bit surprised that Mie n Yu was on there. I've never heard anything nice about the place, although it may very well be that I live in a vacuum.

Mie n Yu was last year's RAMMY "Favorite Restaurant" as voted on by the public. ----> *
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I have been to Mie N Yu a few times. It is fun. The decor is nice. The food is average, but I venture some of the restaurants some love on this board are average IMO. Their Foie Gras with Blueberries is delicious. My kids love the place.

I question the nomination of one of the pastry chefs, Steve KLC. I have never tasted a dessert of his that has been outstanding.

Isn't this the organization Michael Landrumm can't stand? Just curious.

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Congratulations and good luck to all!

Does anyone know their criteria for "new restaurant?" Feels like BlackSalt isn't all that new, and with the nominations for their chef and manager (congrats starfish!) I'd think that Notti Bianche would have been nominated in that category.

To quote the nomination form:

A restaurant that must have been opened between December 1, 2004 and December 1, 2005 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and service.

Congrats to all the nominees!

[A special thanks to Chef Armstrong & Meschelle for their quick reflexes and Danny for not laughing too hard! <_< ]

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But I do have one question--does anyone go to Mie n Yu?  That seemed odd because I never hear anything about it.
We've been once. Interesting experience (if you like sitting on pillows and trying to eat off of a serving tray sized table.

ETA: strange, this echos my earlier review. I must be in a rut...a rut...a rut...a rut..

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I've never heard anything nice about [... Mie n Yu], although it may very well be that I live in a vacuum.

Does this count:

And to be honest, Mie N Yu boasts one of the most attractive restroom areas in town, a sort of mini-harem of unisex bathrooms, each with its own full-length carved wood door around a central cluster of sinks whose faucets trickle water into barrels filled with polished river stones.
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good luck to all of the rammy nominees, but especially the ones that participate in this forum.

win or lose, we'll all be "celebrating" at the after party.

p.s. a word to the wise be careful where you dine tonight - many of the staff members at some restaurants will be at the marriot wardman park rather than staffing a post tonight.

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And the award goes to:

Neighborhood Gathering Place: Evening Star Cafe

Informal Dining Restaurant: KAZ Sushi Bistro

Hottest Bar Scene: Clyde's of Gallery Place

Rising Culinary Star: Johnny Monis

New Restaurant: Blacksalt

Pastry Chef: Zoe Behrens

Wine and Beverage Program: Charlie Palmer Steak

Power Spot: Capital Grille

Restaurant Employee: Santos Fuentes (Chef Geoff's)

Manager of the Year: Danny Boylen

Fine Dining Restaurant: Maestro

Chef of the Year: Jose Andres

Congratulations to all the nominees and the WINNERS!

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Isn't this the organization Michael Landrumm can't stand? Just curious.

Witness once again their failure to recognize the wine and beverage program that sets the gold and platinum standards for taste, depth, breadth, truly world-class knowledge and value in this area, let alone the only wine program hereabouts worthy of international distinction, and the man behind it.

Mark, I know I'm not your type, but I've got a real Rammy for you anytime.

Congratulations to all the winners

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Witness once again their failure to recognize the wine and beverage program that sets the gold and platinum standards for taste, depth, breadth, truly world-class knowledge and value in this area, let alone the only wine program hereabouts worthy of international distinction, and the man behind it.

Mark, I know I'm not your type, but I've got a real Rammy for you anytime.

Congratulations to all the winners

:unsure: Thanks Michael.

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thank you to all of the people that sent me emails, pm's, and general good wishes. this is a classy bunch and i am proud to count myself as a member. as most of you suspect, sunday was big night for my staff and me. monday morning...well let's not talk about that.

congratulations to all of the winners.

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