Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Email Format
RestaurantsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is a regional nonprofit trade association serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area's restaurants and foodservice sector. Founded in 1920, it operates as a 501(c)(6) organization that advocates for its members and provides resources, programming, and education to support growth and development. It is a small-to-mid-sized organization that aims to represent members in government relations and to offer training and small-business support with a commitment to professionalism and integrity. RAMW coordinates high-profile industry events such as the RAMMY Awards (Restaurant Awards Gala) and Metropolitan Washington Restaurants Weeks, along with related programs like DC Cocktail Week and Spring Wine Fling, in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival for Cherry Picks. Its Educated Eats foundation (a 501(c)(3)) focuses on workforce development for the restaurant industry. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates within the local economy and supports member businesses through education, government relations, and socio-professional activities; recent activity includes participation in Winter Restaurant Week in January 2026.