See Howard County Restaurant Nominated For Top Dining Award In DMV

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — One restaurant in Howard County is among the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYs, the regional restaurant and food service awards held by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.

The annual awards honor the accomplishments of the DMV's restaurant and food service community.

The venue from Howard County that was nominated, and the category it is in, happens to be:

Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year:

• Congressional Seafood Co.-Jessup MD
• Harmony Group-DC
• Keany Produce & Gourmet-Hyattsville, MD
• The Legacy Group Inc.-Pikesville, MD
• Preferred Insurance-Fairfax

“Each year, the RAMMYS shine a light on the incredible talent, resilience and creativity that define our region’s vibrant hospitality industry,” said Shawn Townsend, RAMW president and CEO, in a news release. “This year’s finalists represent the heart of our community — from innovative entrepreneurs to the teams that deliver outstanding experiences.”

The RAMMYS honor excellence in the Washington metropolitan area’s restaurant and food service community, from innovative beverage programs and top-tier service to culinary creativity and leadership.

Although RAMW members will vote to choose the winners in a majority of categories, the public can cast ballots in these categories: Best Bar of the Year, Best Brunch of the Year, Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year, and Favorite Gathering Place of the Year. Public voting will be open from May 1 to May 31.

Winners will be announced on Aug. 3 during The RAMMYS Awards & Gala, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. View the full list of 2025 RAMMY Awards Finalists.