On April 14, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the finalists for the 2025 RAMMY Awards, celebrating the incredible restaurants, chefs, pastry wizards, and hospitality pros who help shape the vibrant culinary landscape and foodservice community of the capital region.
DowntownDC BID is proud to be home to several standout nominees this year, showcasing the continued growth, flavor, and flair of Downtown’s dining scene.
Congratulations to these talented chefs and restaurants for their outstanding achievements:
🏆 Cocktail Program of the Year: Moon Rabbit
🏆 Beer Program of the Year: Astro Beer Hall
🏆 Service Program of the Year: Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
🏆 Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year: Love on the Run at Love Makoto
🏆 Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Petite Cerise
🏆 Restaurant Employee of the Year:
- Keiri Tobar Morales, RPM Italian
- Juan Sanchez, Café du Parc and Willard’s Peacock Alley
🏆 Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year
- Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit
- Carmelo Gil, Petite Cerise
These talented chefs, teams, and restaurants are what make Downtown D.C. a true dining destination. From craft cocktails to unforgettable service, Downtown is serving up excellence at every turn. Cheers to all the 2025 RAMMY nominees and mark Downtown D.C. as your next stop for a culinary journey like no other!