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Restaurant Association of Maryland Names President - Paul Hartgen, President of the Nevada Restaurant Association, to Assume Post
(April 2008)
(Columbia, MD) The Board of Directors of the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) today announced the selection of Paul P. Hartgen of Las Vegas, Nevada, as its President and Chief Executive Officer. “After conducting a thorough national search for our next leader, we are pleased to have found Paul Hartgen whom we are convinced is most capable of leading the organization at this key stage,” said Lynn Martins, Chairman of the Board of Directors and owner of Seibels Restaurant of Burtonsville, Maryland. “His hands-on, managerial experience will make all the difference as we continue efforts in making RAM the most effective and influential hospitality organization in Maryland and the region.”
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Let the voting begin! Award Nominees Announced for the Prestigious McCormick & Company, Inc. sponsored 2008 Restaurant Association of Maryland’s “Stars of the Industry” Awards Gala
Send in your votes today!
(February 2008)
(Columbia, MD)--The Restaurant Association of Maryland is excited to announce the following hand selected nominees for the numerous hospitality industry awards to be bestowed at the 54th Annual McCormick & Company “Stars of the Industry” Awards Gala. The Gala Celebration and Awards Presentation will take place on Monday, April 28th, 2008 from 6pm to 12 am at Martin’s West in Baltimore, MD. Congratulations to attached list of honorees and nominees!
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Hospitality and Tourism Industry Patrons "Wined, Dined and Spoke Their Mind" at the 2008 Taste of Maryland Legislative Reception
(January 2008)
On January 21st, 2008, the Taste of Maryland Legislative Reception upheld its reputation as the most celebrated legislative reception of the season dazzling the palates of lawmakers, the press and the who’s who of the restaurant and tourism industry. The evening, held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, was organized by the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) in coordination with the Maryland Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (MADMO), the Maryland Tourism Council (MTC) and the Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association (MHLA).
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Restaurant Association of Maryland Gives Back for the Holidays
(December 2007)
On Wednesday, December 17th, RAM closed the office doors a little early to spend the day giving back to the community and industry we serve every day by volunteering at the Maryland Food Bank in Halethorpe, MD.
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Restaurant Association of Maryland Names Interim President: Director of Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation Selected
(December 2007)
(Columbia, MD) On Friday, November 16th, the Restaurant Association of Maryland named Marshall Weston Jr. interim President by action of the executive committee of the Association’s Board of Directors. Weston has been the Executive Vice President of the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF), a nonprofit organization that works with the Restaurant Association of Maryland, since 2002. Leading the MHEF staff, he has been instrumental in carrying out the MHEF mission of training the hospitality industry in food safety, responsible alcohol service, and management skills. As current Executive Vice President of the Maryland Hospitality and Education Foundation, Weston has worked closely with the staff of the Restaurant Association of Maryland.
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Howard County Students Cook Up
National Award
(April 2007)
 The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) announced today that the high
school culinary team from the Howard County Applications and Research Laboratory took 5th place at the
National ProStart Student Invitational in Charlotte, North Carolina this past weekend.
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Award Winners Celebrate the Restaurant Industry of Maryland
(April 2007)
 The Restaurant Association of Maryland is excited to announce the winners of the awards bestowed at the 53rd Annual McCormick & Company Stars of the Industry Awards Gala. The Gala Celebration and Awards Presentation took place on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6pm at Martin’s West in Baltimore, MD. The Annual Awards Gala is a spectacular event that combines an evening of industry recognition with a ‘let your hair down’ party! The public voting was intense with over 20,500 votes collected and verified by Payce Payroll Services. Congratulations to all of our nominees, honorees and award winners!
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A Sell Out Event for the Maryland Restaurant Industry Celebration
(April 2007)
 With over 900 seats taken, the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) now has a waiting list to attend the 53rd Annual McCormick & Company Stars of the Industry Awards Gala. The Gala Celebration and Awards Presentation will take place on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6pm at Martin’s West in Baltimore, MD.
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Snow Queen Vodka Casts Her Spell on the Restaurant Industry
(March 2007)
 The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is set to showcase Snow Queen Vodka at the 53rd Annual McCormick & Company Stars of the Industry Awards Gala. The Gala Celebration and Awards Presentation will take place on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6pm at Martin’s West in
Baltimore, MD.
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Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
(February 2007)
 Maryland’s most impressive rising culinary students from 15 high schools around the state will compete for $590,500 in college and continuing education scholarships and state-wide bragging rights for the year. Participating teams are all a part of the ProStart School-to-Career program used by over 50 schools in the state. MHEF in partnership with the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) established the program to enable students who are looking to enter the hospitality job market directly or making plans for college.
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If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!
(February2007)
Columbia, MD - The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) presents Maryland’s own version of
“Top Chef” with a twist. It’s not just reality TV anymore! Saturday, February 10, 2007, MHEF will host the Maryland ProStart Student Invitational (MPSI) at Howard Community College from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Marcia Harris is Named Foodservice Monthly - Foodservice Leader of the Year
(January 2007)
 Foodservice Monthly has completed year five of its commitment to excellence in reporting on the foodservice industry of the Mid-Atlantic. As we move into 2007, we decided it was time to recognize the excellent heroes of the industry - the leaders who make a difference in our world... The career path of Marcia Harris is one blazed with her own special exuberance, conviction for what she believes in, and that down-home honesty that can catch you off-guard.
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Marcia Harris of the Restaurant Association of Maryland Is a Top 100 Women of Maryland honoree.
(June 2006)
Columbia, MD— Marcia Harris, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Maryland was recently named to the Daily Records’ Top 100 Women. Now in its 11th year, the recognition was created to highlight successful female professionals who give back by mentoring others and working in their communities.
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Wine “Doggy Bag” Bill Becomes Law on Saturday
(June 2006)
Columbia, MD – Maryland restaurant diners who order a bottle of wine with their meal, but do not finish the whole bottle, may now take the bottle home with them. Under a new Maryland law that takes effect on July 1, 2006, restaurants may allow customers to take home unfinished bottles of wine, provided that the restaurant re-corks or re-caps the unfinished bottle.
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Guests Set Sail on a Mediterranean Escape with the Restaurant Association of Maryland at the 2006 Hospitality Industry Awards Gala
(April 2006)
Nearly 800 restaurateurs and Hospit ality Industry pro fessional s came together to enjoy a spectacular evening celebrating the individuals and companies who lead the way in 2005. When guests arrived to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, they were transported onto a Mediterranean Cruise and welcomed to the Port of Call Cocktail Reception featuring regional delicacies from Spain, France, Italy and Greece. (Click the link above to read full story)
What Happens After Thanksgiving?
(November 2005)
 It may have crossed your mind this past weekend- What happens to all the under privileged after Thanksgiving? For a few hours, many volunteers spend their Thanksgiving day providing food and company to Baltimore’s homeless residents, but are we just feeding them for a day and not teaching and helping them to become more self sufficient?
With a new opportunity to train those less fortunate than us, the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) has begun training homeless residents of Baltimore city with ServSafe training through a partnership with the Franciscan Center.(Click the link above to read full story)
Maryland Hospitality Greats Honored At Awards Gala
(April 2005)
 The Restaurant Association of Maryland is pleased to announce that the best and the brightest of the Maryland Hospitality Industry were honored on Thursday, April 21, 2005. The Hospitality Industry Awards Gala is an annual event that recognizes outstanding hospitality industry leaders and establishments in Maryland. Attending the event were over 700 of the biggest named hospitality professionals in the state as well as many other Maryland other dignitaries including Baltimore's Mayor Martin O'Malley and National Restaurant Association President, Steve Anderson. 2005 marked the 51st Anniversary of the Hospitality Industry Awards Gala.
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Marylanders Invited to Vote for Favorite New Restaurant
(March 2005)
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is proud to invite all Marylanders to vote for their favorite "Hot New Restaurant" by logging on to www.marylandrestaurants.com and filling out a Diner's Choice Award ballot. Diner's Choice Award finalists are popular new restaurants that have been open 2 years or less.
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Maryland's Eastern Shore Hot Bed for Hospitality Industry Awards
(March 2005)
Two restaurateurs and one restaurant, all based on Maryland 's Eastern Shore , are up for awards. Award finalists are chosen by the RAM Award Committee. Members of the Association vote for the winners in all categories except for the Diner's Choice Award which is voted on by the dining public throughout the state. Maryland 's Hospitality Industry Awards are given out annually at the RAM Hospitality Industry Awards Gala, to be held on April 21, 2005 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
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Southern Maryland is Hot Bed for Hospitality Industry Awards
(March 2005)
Two restaurants and one food service distributor, all based in Southern Maryland , are up for, or have already been chosen to win awards. Award finalists are chosen by the RAM Award Committee. Members of the Association vote for the winners in all categories except for the Diner's Choice Award which is voted on by the dining public throughout the state. Maryland 's Hospitality Industry Awards are given out annually at the RAM Hospitality Industry Awards Gala, to be held on April 21, 2005 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
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Baltimore City and County Hot Bed for Hospitality Industry Awards
(March 2005)
Five restaurants and one Allied Association member, all based in Baltimore City or Baltimore County, are up for, or have already been chosen to win awards. Award finalists are chosen by the RAM Award Committee. Members of the Association vote for the winners in all categories except for the Diner's Choice Award which is voted on by the dining public throughout the state. Maryland 's Hospitality Industry Awards are given out annually at the RAM Hospitality Industry Awards Gala, to be held on April 21, 2005 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
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Howard County is Hot Bed for Hospitality Industry Awards
(March 2005)
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is proud to announce the nominations for the state-wide Hospitality Industry awards. Three restaurants and one foodservice distributor, all based in Howard County, are up for, or have already been chosen to win awards. Award finalists are chosen by the RAM Award Committee. Members of the Association vote for the winners in all categories except for the Diner's Choice Award which is voted on by the dining public throughout the state. Maryland 's Hospitality Industry Awards are given out annually at the RAM Hospitality Industry Awards Gala, to be held on April 21, 2005 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
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Maryland Lawmakers Reject Statewide Smoking Ban for Restaurants and Bars
(March 2005)
In an evenly-split vote, Maryland lawmakers have killed a statewide smoking ban initiative for the third consecutive year. Members of the Senate Finance Committee rejected the measure on March 4, 2005 by a 5 to 5 vote, effectively killing the bill for the year. Legislation must win more "yea" than "nay" votes in order to pass.
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Restaurant Association of Maryland Invites the Public to Industry Awards Gala
(February 2005)
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is pleased to announce that for the first time ever, the general public is invited to the Hospitality Industry Awards Black-tie Gala. The Hospitality Industry Awards Gala is an annual event that recognizes outstanding hospitality industry leaders and establishments in Maryland. Attending the event will be over 700 of the biggest named hospitality professionals in the state as well as many other Maryland dignitaries. 2005 marks the 51 st Anniversary of the Hospitality Industry Awards Gala.
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(February 2005)
 The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) welcomed Daniela Troia FMP, co-owner of Café Troia in Towson , Maryland , as 2005 Chairman of the MHEF Board of Directors at their Board of Directors meeting on January 25, 2005 . (Click the link above to read full story)
The Restaurant Association of Maryland Moves Expo to Baltimore City
(January 2005)
 Marcia Harris, President & CEO of the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) and is proud to announce a major change for its annual trade show in 2005. After years at the state fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland, the 50th Anniversary Mid Atlantic Food Beverage and Lodging Expo will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center September 7 and 8, 2005.
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Little Italy Restaurants Work Together To Aid Tsunami Relief Efforts
(January 2005)
Members of the Little Italy Restaurant Association (L.I.R.A.) have banded together to create an event to raise money for Tsunami relief efforts. Dine Out For Disaster Relief will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Participating LIRA restaurants will donate a minimum of 10% of every meal sold to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.
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Announcement Of Industry Forecast For 2005
(December 2004)
National Restaurant Association Announces Record Sales Projected In Year Ahead for Nation's Largest Private-Sector Employer Restaurant Industry Forecast: Restaurants to reach record $476 billion in sales next year. Pictured: RAM President & CEO, Marcia Harris with Steve Anderson (President & CEO of NRA), Lynn Breaux (President & CEO of RAMW) & Skip Sacks (Chairman of NRA Board) at the Announcement of Industry Forecast for 2005.
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Student Chefs Cater Mayoral Inauguration Reception
(December 2004)
 Culinary students from Western School of Technology in Baltimore County catered a post Inaugural Ceremony reception for Baltimore Mayor, Martin O'Malley. The reception was held on December 7, 2004 at the War Memorial in Downtown Baltimore. The high school students served punch and cookies and were joined by Alaina McCullough, Director of Workforce Development for the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF).
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Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation Offers Scholarship
(November 2004)
The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) presents the annual Letitia B. Carter Scholarship Award for continuing education. A non-traditional endowment of $2000, the Letitia B. Carter Scholarship is not only awarded to high school students, but it is also available for college students, instructors and food service professionals wishing to continue their education.
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Grant for State Wide School-to-Career Program Received by Education Foundation
(November 2004)
The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) announced today that it has received a $10,000 grant from American Express for its' SPECTRUMS school-to-career program. Thirty high schools in the state of Maryland are involved in the SPECTRUMS program that emphasizes culinary and restaurant management along with offering paid internships and mentors from the hospitality industry. Click the link above to read full story. |
• Members in the News •
2007 Restaurant Neighbor Award Winners
from Maryland
(September 2007)
 The National Restaurant Association and founding partner American Express are pleased to honor restaurant companies that have gone above and beyond in giving back to their communities through its Restaurant Neighbor Award program. We are proud to announce that the award winners from Maryland were: Potomac Pizza - Potomac, Maryland and New York J & P Pizza / The Greene Turtle - Mt. Airy, Maryland.
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Robeks Expands In The Mid-Atlantic With Labors From Encore Construction and L2M
(August 2007)
 Annapolis, MD, August 27, 2007 – Robeks, a California-based franchise providing a variety of premium fruit smoothies, healthy snacks, wraps and salads, is opening three new locations in the DC region. Facilitating the smoothie chain’s regional growth is Annapolis-based contractor, Encore Construction, Inc., who is building the new Robeks locations – one each in Maryland, DC
and Virginia.
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Italian Chef Visits AACC;
First He Eats; Then He Cooks
(May 2007)
Advanced culinary students at Anne Arundel Community College will prepare a grand buffet this Friday, May 4, for a visiting Italian chef, Stefano Azzi of the Osteria del Coro in Siena, Italy, and his host, Dr. Francesco Legaluppi, the Italian Consulate for Maryland.
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Dave's American Bistro Celebrates Our Armed Forces
(May 2007)
Military Open House – Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Noon to 10pm
5500 Olney Laytonsville Road - Olney, MD 301.740.3003 - Kevin Sheehan, Owner
All Military personnel join us at no charge to honor and celebrate our local men and women who will be or have been deployed to our military fronts overseas.
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Martin Resnick Receives catersource 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award
(February 2007)
 Martin Resnick says the way to make sure you aren’t neglecting your family while doing what it takes to build a successful catering operation is to get your family involved in the business. “My wife was my first cook, along with my mother,” he says. “My two daughters always worked for the company. My younger son was six or seven when he started working for us on weekends, now he’s president of the company.
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Wegmans to carry Max's Taphouse Famous Wing Sauce
(June 2006)
 Nationally known for being one of the best places to grab a beer, Max’s Taphouse in Fell’s Point has been creating and bottling Max’s Taphouse Classic Wing Sauce for over a year. Beginning this week, Wegmans grocery store in Hunt Valley will carry Max’s famous wing sauce for customer purchase.
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The Return of the Hot Ham & Cheese
(December 2005)
Frederick, MD – December 22, 2005 – Roy Rogers Restaurants announced today the return of its ever-popular Hot Ham & Cheese sandwich for a limited time only.
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The Westlawn Inn Wins Maryland Hospitality Award
(April 2005)
 The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is proud to announce that The Westlawn Inn of North Beach has won the 2005 Diner's Choice Award for the state of Maryland. Award finalists are chosen by the RAM Award Committee. Members of the Association vote for the winners in all categories except for the Diner's Choice Award which is voted on by the dining public throughout the state. Maryland's Hospitality Industry Awards are given out annually at the RAM Hospitality Industry Awards Gala.
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Saval Foodservice Wins Maryland Hospitality Award
(April 2005)
 The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is proud to announce that Saval Foodservice has won the 2005 award for Allied Industry Member of the Year for the state of Maryland. "We are so happy to honor their achievement with this prestigious award," exclaims Marcia Harris President & CEO of RAM. "Paul Saval and his company are outstanding examples of the wonderful vendors who keep Maryland's restaurants supplied. They're great supporters of the Industry and are good corporate citizens."
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