On June 29th, chefs and restaurateurs – including R.J. Cooper (
Vidalia), Todd Gray (
Equinox), Michel Richard (
Central Michel Richard,
Citronelle), Geoff Tracy (
Chef Geoff's) and Robert Weidmaier (
Marcel's) – will don black-tie attire as they join a host of media personalities at the RAMMYS, an annual gala honoring DC’s restaurant scene. The event kicks off with a cocktail hour offering globally flavored appetizers, followed by dinner with dancing and the awards ceremony. Part of the evening’s proceeds go toward the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s scholarship program (6 PM; $250 per person; Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW; 202-331-5990; tickets available at
www.ramw.org).