Vienna Restaurants Nominated For 2020 RAMMY Awards

VIENNA, VA — Finalists for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2020 RAMMY awards were announced Monday, and several Vienna restaurants made the cut.

Both of Vienna's finalists are in beverage categories. Jon Krinn's Clarity earned a nomination for wine program of the year along with Field & Main in Fauquier County, DC's Primrose and St. Anselm, and The Wine Kitchen in Frederick, Maryland.

Vienna's other nominee is Caboose Brewing Co. for beer program of the year. It's up against B Side in the Mosaic District, Franklin Hall, DC's Roofers Union and Sweetwater Tavern in Centreville.

Restaurants that are members of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington who met category requirements were eligible to be nominated. The finalists and winners are selected through the voting public and an anonymous panel of volunteer judges, including food and dining journalists, educators and food service industry professionals. The public will decide winners in four categories: favorite gathering place of the year, upscale brunch of the year, casual brunch of the year and favorite fast bites of the year. Dates for voting this summer will be announced.

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has already announced winners of special awards for 2020. The Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award will go to Randy Norton of Great American Restaurants "for his dedication and leadership that has helped transform the region’s restaurant scene into today’s vibrant industry," RAMW said in a press release. The 2020 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Awards will be given to Mrs. K’s Toll House for 90 years in business, Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company for 30 years, and Vace Italian Delicatessen for 44 years.

Winners will be announced at the 38th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala, scheduled for Sunday, July 26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. RAMW could reschedule to a later date if warranted by the new coronavirus crisis. See the full list of finalists for 2020 RAMMYs.