RAM GALA 2024

Thank you to everyone who made Gala 2023 a successful event! View the photo recap here. 


Join the party as we celebrate the restaurant and foodservice industry like never before! Over 600 restaurant employees, chefs, owners and industry supporters will be there enjoying over a dozen food stations, open bar, live music, industry awards and more.
Suggested Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

 

 

 

Guests may purchase a hotel room through the Maryland Live! Hotel website here.

 

RAM Annual Awards

 

Each year, the Restaurant Association of Maryland presents annual awards for the following FOH and BOH positions: Chef of the Year, Restaurant Manager of the Year, Server of the Year, and Bartender of the Year. These awards are for those who relentlessly prove their skills and dedication to the industry while demonstrating top-notch leadership qualities. After public nominations, RAM selects five (5) finalists from each category for a public vote. The awards are presented at RAM's annual gala. Finalist voting is now live through February 26th. Who will take home the awards?

 

FINALIST VOTING: 2023 AWARDS

 

2023 Chef of the Year Finalists

 

 

Keema Cooks
Keep it Tasteful
​Bel Air

 

Jay Rohlfing
Perennial
​Towson

 

Zack Trabbold
The Local
Fallston

WINNER

 

David Holland
Brick Wood Fired Bistro
Prince Frederick

 

Althea Hanson
Althea's Almost Famous
Columbia


2023 Manager of the Year Finalists

 

 

Kyle Morse
Bubba's 33
Glen Burnie

 

Elle Grose
Fallston Barrel House
Fallston

WINNER

 

Jesse Astlin
RockSalt Grille
Westminster

 

Laura Dubrule
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek
Frederick

 

Binda Singh
Royal Taj
Columbia


2023 Server of the Year Finalists

 

  

Christy Wilson
Red Lobster
Bel Air

WINNER

  

Kelsey Snowden
Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Chesapeake Beach

  

Sydney Newton
The Capital Grille
Baltimore

  

Nicole Inches
Maggie's Farm
Baltimore

  

Karl Safchick
Pirate’s Cove
Galesville


2023 Bartender of the Year Finalists

Presented by Evolution Craft Brewing Company

 

   

Bailey Sheridan
Salerno's
Eldersburg

   

Delsin Richardson
Dutch Courage
Baltimore

   

Drew Gardner
Quincy's South Bar & Grille
Rockville

   

Tiffany "TJ" Huryk
Steelefish Grille
Bel Air

WINNER

   

Phil Heitmann
Walker's Tap & Table
Glenwood


2023 Hall of Honor Inductees

  1. Clyde's, Multiple Locations
  2. Mike's Crabhouse, Riva
  3. Toby's Dinner Theatre, Columbia

 


2023 RAM Restaurateur of the Year

Sponsored by the Maryland Restaurant & Hospitality Self Insurance Fund

Brenda McDonnellBrenda's Pizzeria, Trader's Coffee House, Ace's Run, Firewater, Garrett County

 


2023 Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored by Phillips Foods & Phillips Seafood Restaurants

Steve F. de Castro - Big Steaks Management, Multiple Locations

 


2023 Heart of the Industry Award

Sponsored by Door Dash

Juan Lowman - The White Oak Tavern, Ellicott City

 

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