Find out what's happening in the Washington, DC tourism and hospitality industry.
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Staff Highlights
In June, convention sales & services was happy to have two executive meetings managers join the team: Stephanie Adams and Elvina Sawito.
Member Highlights
Celebrate the 2025 RAMW RAMMY Winners and Finalists
Congratulations to our member businesses Atlas Brew Works, 2Fifty BBQ, Jetties, Cafe du Parc and Founding Farmers on their wins. See the full list of winners on RAMMY’s website.
Ben’s Chili Bowl Closes for Renovations - Popup Location Open
Ben’s Chili Bowl closed for repairs in July and is set to reopen in late November. In the meantime, a pop-up is open near the restaurant at 1208 U Street NW.
Pisco y Nazca Honored With Prestigious Award in Celebration of Peru’s 204th Independence Day
Pisco y Nazca received the Promotion and Diffusion of Peruvian Culture in the United States Award, presented by the Embassy of Peru, in appreciation for the restaurant’s success in sharing Peruvian heritage with the DC community.
DDC Members, Partners Contribute to Sustainability Successes at WorldPride
WorldPride may be behind us, but its impacts continue to be felt. This year, Capital Pride partnered with Food Rescue US-DC to prevent food waste and redistribute meals to those in need. In total, 4,880 meals were “rescued” from WorldPride events and redistributed to local nonprofits supporting the LGBTQ+ community. DDC thanks its participating members and partners, including Tatte, JW Marriott, Four Seasons Hotel and DC Public Schools. WorldPride saw a 40% reduction in the amount of waste going to landfill compared to last year’s Capital Pride celebrations, and a 33% drop in carbon emissions.
DC Leaders Announce Plan to Increase Waterfront Access in Georgetown
Georgetown will donate a parcel of land on the Potomac River to the National Park Service to allow for a continuous path from the Capital Crescent Trail to the Georgetown Waterfront Park.
Fairmont Washington, DC Installs Solar Panels
Sustainability District member Fairmont has completed the installation of 275 solar panels to offset the property’s energy consumption. The panels share the roof with the hotel’s resident bee hives, which produce 150 pounds of honey annually. The Fairmont has been awarded 5 of 5 Green Keys as part of their Green Key Global certification.
Congratulations to the Best of DC Winners and Finalists
Congratulations to our member business winners. The Washington City Paper’s annual celebration highlights the best parts of the city in everything from the best restaurants and bars, people and places to the most beloved goods and services, as well as arts and entertainment.
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Restaurants
Smoked meats, customizable menus and ample seating make this award-winning BBQ spot perfect for group gatherings and catering.
Award-winning fried chicken and bold flavors make this a vibrant option for casual group gatherings and catering in Petworth.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Greatest southern soul food concept in the country brought to the nation's capital. Prime location, near the White House in Franklin Square Park.
Full-service restaurant and bar. Independent bookstore. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Open early and late; 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Chic French bistro serving classics like steak frites, roast chicken and escargot in a Paris-style space for brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour.
Offers beautiful event spaces (up to 350 guests) on the waterfront, serving haute Beijing style cuisine, both flavorful and theatrical.
Classic new American community restaurant, serving craveable American cuisine.
Endless possibilities. We cater to your needs with flexible spaces for everything from corporate meetings to full restaurant buy-outs.
See & Do
Fairfax City Economic Development
From weddings to business meetings, Fairfax City offers the perfect venue – including unique spaces like the historic Old Town Hall.
Washington DC Sightseeing Tours
Tailored DC tours for corporate groups, conferences and team events. Perfect for engaging, motivational and memorable outings.
Transportation
In town for a meeting? Bus.com serves the greater DC area for all your group transportation needs.
American Experience Foundation
Check out AEF's recent newsletters for the latest updates and happenings.
DDC Careers
Check out DDC's job openings and share with your networks and colleagues.
Industry Careers
Search or add your job openings to the DC travel, tourism and hospitality careers page. Email your company name, job title and link to [email protected]. Positions will be posted for 30 days. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Additionally, visit the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's foodjobsdc.com for more hospitality jobs.
Check out the full Destination DC Member News to learn more about what's going on this month.
