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Eater
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Here Are the 2025 Rammy Awards Winners
is an editor of Eater's Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. The Rammy Awards afterparty went on until 11 p.m. at the top of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with dancing and DJs. Daniel Swartz D.C.'s resident dining association announced the winners of the 43rd annual Rammy Awards on Sunday, August 3, providing a snapshot of the restaurant industry around the nation's capital. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) doled out the awards — and created some controversy over a photo mishap involving two decorated pastry chefs — during a black-tie soiree at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Causa/Amazonia's Carlos Delgado, on the red carpet with his son, won the 2025 Rammy for Best Chef of the Year. Daniel Swartz Peruvian chef Carlos Delgado continues to rack up major accolades for his work at Shaw's Michelin-starred tasting room Causa and its tropical sibling Amazonia up top. Weeks after taking home the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, he won the Rammy for D.C.'s Best Chef of the Year. Causa/Amazonia also took home the 2024 Rammy for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant. This year, that Rammy went to Shaw's polished vegetable pad Mita, which is also a member of D.C.'s Michelin-starred club. Category changes in recent years included a move from Pastry Chef of the Year to a more-expansive Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year and the addition of a Best Bar category. Five publicly voted categories (Fast Casual, Gathering Place, Bar, Brunch, and Sandwich Spot of the Year) were open to any eligible restaurant or food service operation in the area, regardless of RAMW membership. La' Shukran, the Union Market's Levantine hot spot from chef Michael Rafidi, took home two titles: Best New Restaurant and Pastry Chef (Alicia Wang). The latter award came with some drama attached to it. Wang's photo was mistakenly shown on the screen (and in the printed program) as that of fellow nominee and two-time James Beard Award finalist Susan Bae from Moon Rabbit. Wang – who also runs the pastry program at Albi and Yellow – did not go onstage, and her team accepted the award on her behalf. RAMW did not issue an official public apology regarding the much-talked-about snafu. Eater reached out to RAMW and Wang for comment. Bae, who was not in attendance, expressed her 'disappointment' regarding the Rammy photo blunder in an 11:20 p.m. Instagram story that has since been deleted. (In the post, she ate her feelings with a fritter from Back Door Donut in Martha's Vineyard, where she had a previously scheduled dinner.) Alicia Wang (center) took home the title of top pastry chef for her work at La' Shukran, Albi, and Yellow. Daniel Swartz Here's the full list of 2025 winners that took home a coveted Washington Monument-shaped glass trophy: Beer Program of the Year Atlas Brew Works Casual Restaurant of the Year 2Fifty Texas BBQ Chef of the Year Carlos Delgado – Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year Jane Jane Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year MITA New Restaurant of the Year La' Shukran Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year Alicia Wang – Yellow/Albi/La' Shukran Restaurateur of the Year Seng Luangrath – Baan Mae, Padaek, and Thip Khao Rising Culinary Star of the Year Suresh Sundas – Daru Service Program of the Year El Cielo Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year Tail Up Goat Wine Program of the Year Era Wine Bar Manager of the Year Lorena Reyes – Founding Farmers Allied Member of the Year Keany Produce & Gourmet Employee of the Year Juan Sanchez – Cafe du Parc and Willard's Peacock Alley *Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year La Tejana *Favorite Gathering Place of the Year The Dew Drop Inn *Best Bar of the Year Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar *Best Brunch of the Year Le Diplomate *Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year Jetties Washington Nationals' 'Racing Presidents' (including Abraham Lincoln-turned-DJ) entertained guests well into the night. Tierney Plumb/Eater DC Nominees must be members of RAMW, and several categories have requirements regarding the length of time a restaurant has been operational; previous winners aren't eligible to claim the same category for five years after a win. An anonymous panel of judges in food and media ultimately chooses nominees and honorees across most food and beverage categories. RAMW also presented Honorary Milestone Awards to legacy restaurants around the DMV that have reached 'significant anniversaries of service': D.C. (25 years): Bistrot du Coin Chef Geoff's Bobby Van's Steakhouse Maryland (25 years): Caribbean Superior Virginia (50 years): Heidelberg Bakery Celebrity Delly RAMW previously presented several 2025 leadership awards at the Hamilton Hotel on July 1 (Ruth Gresser, Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award; Virginia Ali and The Ben's Chili Bowl Foundation, John G. Laytham Exceptional Leadership Award; and Linda Roth, Honorary Rammy Award). Ben's Chili Bowl's 91-year-old co-founder Virginia Ali sat in the front row. Daniel Swartz Eater DC All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Axios
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
James Beard Award D.C. winner: Causa and Amazonia
Chef Carlos Delgado of Shaw's Causa and Amazonia won Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on Monday night. Why it matters: The Beards are big time — the Oscars of the American hospitality industry. Zoom in: Since opening in Blagden Alley in 2022, the Peruvian tasting counter and pisco bar has drawn loyal fans. It was previously a finalist for the Beard's "Best New Restaurant" award in 2023, and has also earned a Michelin star. Catch up quick: D.C. chefs, restaurants and hospitality groups were strongly featured among the 2025 semifinalists, with nearly 20 nominees across ten categories. Finalists included: Flashback: D.C. swept last year's Beard Awards, with major wins in national categories including Albi's Michael Rafidi for Outstanding Chef, and Rising Star winner Masako Morishita of Perry's.
Japan Today
09-06-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?
FILE - Fans fill the Rose Bowl as Chelsea plays Liverpool FC in an International Champions Cup soccer match , July 27, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (Carlos Delgado/AP Images for International Champions Cup, via AP, File) soccer By ANNE M. PETERSON As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as international travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament. The United States will see the arrival of 32 professional club teams from around the globe to 11 cities for the tournament. There's a $1 billion prize pool. The Club World Cup is considered in many ways to be a dress rehearsal for the big event, the 2026 World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. But there seems to be little buzz for the Club World Cup at home or abroad. The expansion of the field from seven to 32 teams has diminished the exclusivity of the event, and ticket sales appear slow. At the same time, the tournament is being played amid reports of foreign tourists being detained and visa processing delays. Chaotic U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities and President Donald Trump's travel bans aren't exactly reassuring international fans, either. Trump's policies appear to have already impacted travelers. The National Travel and Tourism Office released data showing visitors to the U.S. from foreign countries fell 9.7% in March compared to the same month last year. The travel forecasting company Tourism Economics has predicted that international arrivals would decline 9.4% this year. The U.S. Travel Association, a nonprofit group that represents the travel industry, has urged the Trump administration to improve such things as visa processing and customs wait times ahead of a series of big sporting events on U.S. soil, including the Club World Cup beginning June 14, the Ryder Cup later this year, next summer's World Cup, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Association President Geoff Freeman said, for example, that the wait in Colombia for a visa interview appointment is upwards of 18 months — already putting the 2026 World Cup out of reach for some travelers. He said his organization is working with the White House's World Cup Task Force to address issues. 'They (the task force) recognize how important this event is: success is the only option. So we're eager to work with them to do whatever it is we need to do to ensure that we can welcome the millions of incremental visitors that we think are possible," Freeman said. "But these underlying issues of visa and customs, we've got to address.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing last month, suggested consular staff could be put on longer shifts and that artificial intelligence could be used to process visas. 'We want it to be a success. It's a priority for the president,' said Rubio. But the Trump administration may have added to the concerns for international visitors by issuing a ban on travelers from 12 countries, with restrictions on travel from nine more countries. Iran, one of the countries named, has qualified for the World Cup. The proclamation included an exemption for 'any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event as determined by the secretary of state.' It did not mention fans. There are signs current immigration policies were already impacting soccer fans and spurring worries over safety. A Latin American supporters group in Nashville stayed away from a recent Major League Soccer game because of ICE activity in the city. The city's Geodis Park is set to host three Club World Cup matches. Danny Navarro, who offers travel advice to followers on his social media platforms under the moniker TravelFutbolFan, said the World Cup Task Force announcement did not allay fears about travel, especially when Vice President JD Vance said, 'We want them to come. We want them to celebrate. We want them to watch the game. But when the time is up, they'll have to go home. Otherwise, they'll have to talk to (Homeland Security) Secretary (Kristi) Noem.' That insinuated fans visiting the United States for the World Cup could use it to stay in the country, which is nonsensical, Navarro maintained. For many countries, fans traveling to the World Cup — an expensive travel plan with hiked flight and hotel prices — are broadly viewed as higher-spending and lower-risk for host nation security planning. Navarro put the onus on FIFA. 'They must know that there is an anxiety among international travelers wanting to come in. They must know there's an anxiety among the U.S. fan base that is multicultural and wanting to go to all these places. Are they going to? Are they going to be harassed by ICE?' Navarro said. 'There is just a lot of uncertainty, I would say, too much uncertainty, that the fan base doesn't want to think about." It remains to be seen how outside factors will ultimately impact the Club World Cup, which is not the global spectacle or draw that the World Cup is. Ticket sales, which were based on a dynamic pricing model, appear to be slow, with lowered prices from earlier this year and a slew of recent promotions. For a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo at the Rose Bowl on June 19, there were wide swaths of available seats going for $33.45. FIFA created an incentive program that says fans who buy two or more tickets to the Club World Cup 'may' be guaranteed the right to purchase one ticket to the World Cup next summer. Navarro said economic uncertainty and fears of inflation may make fans hesitant to spend their money on the Club World Cup — when the more desirable World Cup is looming. In some host cities, there's little sign the Club World Cup is happening. A light rail station in Seattle had a lone sign advertising the event. The Seattle Sounders are among the teams playing in the tournament. Hans Hobson, executive director of the Tennessee State Soccer Association, suggested part of the problem is that, unlike the national teams that play in the World Cup, some of the club teams playing in Nashville are just not known to U.S. fans. 'It's not leagues that they watch. If it was the Premier League or the Bundesliga or something like that, then they'd go, 'Oh, I know players there. Let's go check it out,' Hobson said. There were tickets available to LAFC's match against Esperance Sportive de Tunisie in Nashville on June 20 for $24.45. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has traveled to several host cities to gin up enthusiasm. He has promised "the world will be welcomed.' But some say the United States isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet for visitors in the current climate. 'I could see trepidation for anyone looking to travel to the U.S. at this current political climate,' said Canadian national team coach Jesse Marsch. 'So it's a sad thing, I think, that we have to talk about visiting the U.S. in this way but I think everybody has to make decisions that are best for them and that fit best with what's going on in their life and their lifestyle.' AP Sports Writer Teresa Walker contributed to this report © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. 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