On July 24, 2022, the DC region’s restaurants and allied partners came together to celebrate its 40th annual awards, recognizing legacy and excellence in the region’s food industry.
Preferred Insurance Services, Inc., congratulates the winners, who work tirelessly to make our dining culture so unique. We are proud to work with many of these fine restaurants—they are the best of the best in one of the biggest food cities in the U.S.
The winners of the 2022 RAMMY Awards are as follows (*denotes publicly voted category):
- Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Christian Irabien, Muchas Gracias
- Pastry Chef of the Year: Francois Yann Buisine, Un je ne sais Quoi
- Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Congressional Seafood
- Employee of the Year: Herman Machado, The Salt Line – Navy Yard
- Manager of the Year: Robert Heim, Shaw’s Tavern
- Service Program of the Year: Tail Up Goat
- Splendid Holidays at Home*: Unconventional Diner
- Hottest Sandwich Spot*: Mangialardo’s
- Favorite Gathering Place of the Year*: Casta’s Rum Bar
- Favorite Fast Bites*: Little Miner Taco
- Outstanding Pop-Up Concept*: Bun Papa
- Standout Family Meal Packages To Go*: 2 Fifty Texas BBQ
- Best Brunch of the Year*: A&J Restaurant
- Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Albi
- Casual Restaurant of the Year: Ruthie’s All-Day
- Wine Program of the Year: Queen’s English
- Cocktail Program of the Year: Serenata
- Beer Program of the Year: Quarry House Tavern
- Chef of the Year: Rob Rubba, Oyster Oyster
- Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Cranes
- New Restaurant of the Year: Daru
- Restaurateur of the Year: Scott Drewno and Danny Lee, The Fried Rice Collective
It is truly gratifying to partner with these great restaurants and guide them through the confusing maze of insurance options to find the right fit for them.
Please contact us if we can help you find the right fit for you, your family, and your business.