Maryland
These MOCO Restaurants Won 2024 RAMMY Awards
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Two restaurants with locations in Montgomery County were honored Sunday night with the Washington, D.C., region’s top food industry award, the RAMMY.
The 42nd annual RAMMY awards held by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington celebrates excellence in the DC region’s restaurant industry. Members of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington were eligible to be nominated for the awards. An anonymous panel of judges decided awards, except the five publicly-voted categories — Favorite Gathering Place, Best Brunch, Best Bar, Favorite Fast Bites and Hottest Sandwich Shop. For the Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year category, finalists were decided by peers, and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s executive committee selected the winner.
Here are the two Montgomery County award winners:
Hottest Sandwich Shop: Colada Shop, Potomac. A Cuban cafe started in D.C. with other locations in Potomac, Maryland, Arlington’s Clarendon, and Fairfax’s Mosiac District. The award was decided by a public vote.
The Potomac restaurant is located at 7993 Tuckerman Lane and is open Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Here’s how the venue describes its vibe: “Colada Shop was born from a love of the Cuban coffee tradition. We opened our first storefront in 2016 with the goal of spreading the Cuban coffee and social tradition to the DC community. Colada has since expanded to multiple stores in the DMV area, serving as a gathering space for good, food, coffee, cocktails and conversation.”
Beer Program of the Year: Zinnia, Silver Spring: Located at 9201 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.
Here’s the description of its offerings: Our goal for Zinnia is to bring an all-day concept to the Historic Mrs. K’s grounds. In The Gardens, you will find elevated pub and picnic fare, accompanied by an extensive beer, wine, and cocktails list.
In The Tavern, you will find an intimate setting surrounded by stone and brick walls, in the well-known barrel room.
The dining rooms upstairs have been newly renovated and feature ingredients source from our organic raised beds right here at Zinnia.
The Cafe is now open and serving freshly roasted Counter Culture Coffee.
GARDENS
Reservations available
Weds-Fri: 4pm-8pm
Sat & Sun: Garden Brunch 10am-2pm & Dinner 4pm-8pm
TAVERN
Mon & Tues: Closed
Weds & Thurs: 4pm-10pm
Fri, Sat, & Sun: 2pm-10pm
RESTAURANT
Mon & Tues: Closed
Weds – Sun: 4pm – 10pm
CAFE
Mon-Fri: 8am-2pm
BRUNCH
Sat & Sun: 10am-2:30pm
Other RAMMY winners in 2024 include:
- Favorite Fast Bites: Fava Pot, which has locations in Falls Church, Virginia and D.C.
- Cocktail Program of the Year: Silver Lyan, northwest D.C.
- Rising Culinary Star of the Year presented by LINK Strategic Partners: Masako Morishita, Perry’s, northwest D.C.
- Wine Program of the Year presented by Père Wine Bar: Apero, northwest D.C.
- Favorite Gathering Place presented by BN Commercial Hood Cleaning and Fire Protection: Mi Vida, northwest and southwest D.C.
- Best Brunch: Duke’s Counter, northwest D.C.
- Best Bar: Bar Chinois, northwest D.C.
- Employee of the Year: Michael Wyatt, Annabelle Restaurant, northwest D.C.
- Manager of the Year: Victoria Gradia, KNEAD Hospitality + Design, various locations in D.C.
- Service Program of the Year presented by Ecolab: Reveler’s Hour, northwest D.C.
- Casual Restaurant of the Year: La Famosa, southeast D.C.
- Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Lutèce
- Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year: Rochelle Cooper, The Duck & The Peach, southeast D.C.
- Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia, northwest D.C.
- Chef of the Year presented by Pepco, an Exelon Company: Angel Barreto, Anju, northwest D.C.
- Restaurateur of the Year presented by Pepco, an Exelon Company: Kyle Bailey, Jon Ball, Jeremy Carman, Gavin Coleman, and Paul Holder, Long Shot Hospitality, restaurants in D.C., Virginia and Maryland
- Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, northwest and northeast D.C.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region.
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Washington Nationals’ first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian inked his first professional contract Wednesday, a moment made sweeter by the fact it was just a 30-minute drive from home to get to Nationals Park and put pen to paper.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region. He’s from Potomac, Maryland, and played his high school ball at Winston Churchill, where he was named the 2022 Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year and a 2022 Washington Post All-Met selection.
According to MLB.com, Hacopian grew up a Nationals fan, admiring the likes of Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and others. He also played his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Maryland, where his father Derek played before him, before transferring to Texas A&M for his junior season.
With the Aggies, Hacopian hit .319 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI across 42 games en route to being named First-Team All-Southeastern Conference and a Third-Team All-American by Baseball America, the Nationals said in a news release.
After inking his contract Wednesday, Hacopian donned his new jersey and ball cap and stepped onto D.C.’s beloved diamond as a part of the Nationals organization for the first time.
“That was so cool, oh my gosh. I’ve been in the stands like, 100 times, but being on the field is so different,” he said.
Hacopian was ranked 14th among MLB Draft prospects by MLB.com. The 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound second baseman boasted one of the best bats in college baseball, according to MLB.com, with excellent control over the strike zone and feel for the barrel, along with solid pop.
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The state said the five recently traveled together to “a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak.”
Maryland health officials confirmed five more measles cases, all in Carroll County.
“These individuals recently traveled together to a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak,” the state Department of Health said in a release.
The agency said others may have been exposed on the afternoon of July 13 in the emergency department waiting room at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Another measles case recently prompted warnings from health officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District. On June 17, a Maryland resident traveled through Dulles International Airport and visited a D.C. urgent care clinic.
Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air through coughs, breathing, and sneezes. Early symptoms can include fevers of over 101 degrees, coughs, runny noses, watery eyes and face or body rashes.
It can take up to 21 days after exposure for the first symptoms to appear, and those who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to measles are especially vulnerable.
The five new measles cases in Maryland bring the state’s year-to-date total to nine. The state health department confirmed three cases in 2025, and one in each of the previous two years.
“All Marylanders should review potential exposure times, watch for symptoms, and confirm they are up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations,” the health department said.
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Baltimore may be under an extreme heat alert, but residents can dream about autumn, as tickets are now on sale for the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in October.
This three-day celebration of home and garden takes place from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Expect hundreds of exhibitors, local makers, home improvement experts, family-friendly experiences and celebrity guests. The show offers everyone the chance to explore the very latest in home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living and decor, the chance to take part in hands-on experiences, and do some holiday shopping all under one roof.
This year’s show will have more than 300 exhibitors, including more than 100 crafters from around Maryland in the Makers Market. There will be unique exhibits, stage presentations and a special appearance by Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge from Magnolia Network’s hit series “Maine Cabin Masters.” The three will have two Main Stage appearances, one on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m.
“As temperatures start to drop and the holiday season comes into view, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show is a place to gather ideas, meet local experts and get inspired before the busy season begins,” said Dave Paul, show manager, in a statement. “Whether attendees are planning a home project, looking for outdoor living ideas or getting a head start on holiday shopping, the show brings together resources and experiences for every kind of homeowner, maker and DIY enthusiast.”
In addition to the Makers Market and stars of “Maine Cabin Masters”, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show will have a petting zoo, a Kids Market where attendees can shop from local children, and much more.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices are as follows:
Online:
- Adults: $8
- Senior Citizens (60+): $6
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- 4-Pack Online: $30 for four tickets, valid for one admission each and one day only
At the door:
- Adults: $10
- Senior Citizens (60+): $8
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- Friday & Saturday: $4 after 4 p.m. at the door only
Special Offers:
- Active and retired military personnel, veterans, firefighters and police officers receive free admission all weekend, along with one guest, with valid ID at the box office.
- Attendees who show a CharmPass app, Light RailLink ticket or eligible transit pass at the box office receive free admission any day of the show. One admission is available per pass.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium.
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