The 2013 RAMMY Awards Gala

The 2013 RAMMYS took place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in D.C. More than 1,600 guests attended the event. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Guests arrived to the event at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, which started with a cocktail hour before the awards ceremony. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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President of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) Kathy Hollinger mingles with guests before the awards ceremony. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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The pre-awards cocktail hour featured passed hors d'œuvres and drinks. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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RAMNW President Kathy Hollinger, Fox 5 meteorologist Sue Palka and Geoff Tracy of Chef Geoff's. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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The group from Restaurant 11, which won a RAMMY for its beverage/mixology program, celebrates with cocktails before the awards ceremony. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Representatives of Bar Pilar pose for a photo before the 2014 awards ceremony. Bar Pilar was awarded a RAMMY for the category of Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Guests and finalists gathered in the auditorium for the 2013 RAMMY Awards ceremony. The theme of this year's RAMMYS was "Restaurants in Bloom."

The awards ceremony recognized 18 restaurants and restaurant industry employees in the D.C. area. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Clyde's of Georgetown was recognized with the Honorary Milestone award. Clyde's opened in 1963 by Stuart Davidson. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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NBC 4's Tom Sherwood and Washington City Paper's Amy Austin present awards at the 2013 RAMMYS. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Bar Pilar accepted the award for Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene. Bar Pilar is located at 1833 14th St. NW. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Nellie's Sports Bar, located at 900 U St. NW, took home the award for Neighborhood Gathering Place. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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What's D.C. without a place where the movers and shakers can meet to cut a deal? P.J. Clarke's, located at 1600 K St. NW, took home the RAMMY for Power Spot. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Beverly Bates from Vidalia, located at 1990 M St. NW, won a RAMMY in the Pastry Chef category. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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NBC 4's Eun Yang also presented at the 2013 RAMMYS. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Scott Harlan from Green Pig Bistro took home the award for Rising Culinary Star. Green Pig Bistro is located at 1025 N Fillmore St. in Arlington. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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One of the most coveted awards of the evening is the Chef of the Year award. This year, Fabio Trabocchi, chef and owner of Fiola, took home the award. Fiola is located at 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier received a RAMMY for its wine program. Marcel's is located at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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After the awards ceremony, guests preceded to the dinner and dancing portion of the annual event. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

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