Kathy Hollinger is the queen of the culinary scene. The beloved president and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (ramw.org) has the scoop on the District’s top dining establishments, chefs and mixologists. And she and her team will be serving up the best of the best at the annual RAMMY Awards June 30. Naturally, she eats out regularly, but she also loves to cook a good meal at home for her family. “We go out of our way to find occasions to break bread with those we love,” she says. Here, how she sets her table.
HOMEAGE TO FROMAGE
“My go-tos include Cheesetique for artisan [fromage].” Multiple locations, cheesetique.com
SITTING PRETTY
“The Alana accent chair with button-tufted stitching [is on my wish list].” $300-$375, Hudson & Crane, 1781 Florida Ave. NW, hudsonandcrane.com
COFFEE KLATCH
“[I go to] Shop Made in DC for homegrown products that include coffees.” District Blend, $15, by Shop Made in DC X Lost Sock Roasters at Shop Made in DC, 1330 19th St. NW and The Wharf, shopmadeindc.com
BOWLED OVER
“I am always eyeing new decor items for my home at some of DC’s gems like Salt & Sundry.” Pink low bowl, $28, multiple locations, shopsaltandsundry.com
SWEET ENDING
“Nicecream [has] delicious handcrafted ice cream.” Multiple locations, nicecream.com
USE YOUR NOODLE
“I love going to the various local markets, like the Mercato at Officina... to pick up fresh pastas, meats, specialty cheeses and bread.” Prices vary, 1120 Maine Ave. SW, 202.747.5222, officinadc.com
CULINARY CREATIVES
“The RAMMYS are a fantastic occasion to reflect on the lessons and accomplishments from the last year, and toast... those who work tirelessly to create the magic behind the [industry].” Tickets $325, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, therammys.org
Photography by: clockwise from top left, photos: by David Claypool/Kalorama photography; courtesy of officina; by ana isabel martinez chamorro; courtesy of hudson & crane; by Mady Sieracki; by laura nockett/sprinkles & sea salt photography; By Irita Antonevica/Pexels
