Despite the stuffy weather, more than 1600 curious guests gathered at the 26th annual RAMMY Restaurant Awards Gala yesterday to honor the cream of this year's culinary crop. Those who braved the weather were treated to the best of D.C.'s fine dining, all exemplifying the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's commitment towards using regional and locally sourced ingredients, while still showcasing the city as a global dining destination. But despite the glitz, glamor and grub, let's......

If constantly counting superdelegates has started to wear thin, public voting for the RAMMYs may provide a much needed respite from politics for the gourmands in us. Until this Friday, May 30, area diners can voice their opinions and mark their ballots in four categories of this year's Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington RAMMY Awards. Aside from the marquee awards for Chef of the Year and New Restaurant of the Year, among others, the public can......

Dish of the Week Cherry drinks from here, there and everywhere With cherry blossom season, tons of restaurants are incorporating cherries and blossoms into their food. But with the recent warmup, I'd rather have my cherries in cool liquid form. Starting with beer, head to Brasserie Beck or Granville Moore's for a Lindemann's Kriek or Kasteel Rouge. These may not appeal to a typical beer lover's taste - they have a very strong cherry flavor......