John Gonzalez 7News DC One Fair Wage This is not true. Most tipped employees do not want it.

Thank you, Councilmember_RobertWhite, for standing with D.C.’s restaurant industry and recognizing the urgent challenges we face. Acknowledging the current issues is a critical step. The Council needs time to thoughtfully address these concerns ahead of the July 1 wage increase.

We urge the Council of DC to pass today’s vitally important emergency legislation to delay Initiative 82's scheduled July increase to the tipped minimum wage. #saveDCrestaurants Full Statement: tinyurl.com/mucc44p5

We thank the Council of DC for standing with restaurant workers and acknowledging the major consequences that the next phase of Initiative 82 implementation would have created. #saveDCrestaurants Full Statement: tinyurl.com/yeda9tw2

Today’s DC Council vote to delay the implementation of Initiative 82 was a critical milestone in our fight to support DC’s restaurants and workers. Our deepest thanks to our partners DC Nightlife Council for the energetic advocacy that helped get us here.

The RAMMYS Honors shine a spotlight on leaders, visionaries, & pioneers who’ve transformed the region’s restaurant and hospitality industry. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the past and invest in the future, this is the place! tinyurl.com/rammyssponsors…

Restaurants are closing, servers losing income — it’s clear Initiative 82 is hurting our industry. We join the The Washington Post in calling on D.C. Council to repeal it to protect restaurants & jobs. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

WATCH: With DC’s restaurant industry a breaking point, RAMW President and CEO Shawn Townsend calls for the Council of DC to listen to workers, operators, and neighbors—and support Mayor Muriel Bowser's measure to repeal Initiative 82. #Repeal82 #saveDCrestaurants #RAMW #GrowthAgenda

The Washington Post’s Editorial Board calls for the Council of DC to support Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed repeal of Initiative 82. Read Here --> tinyurl.com/repealI82 #saveDCrestaurants

Thank you Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳!

Congratulations to the 2025 James Beard Foundation winners—and a very special shoutout to our DMV chefs and restaurateurs who took home an award: Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA): Chef Carlos Delgado of Causa and Amazonia.​⁠ Chef Carlos Delgado CausaDC

Who needs to wait until Thursday for a #throwback? To get this week started on the right foot, we’re reminiscing about the spectacular 2024 RAMMYS! If you weren't there, we have good news! Tickets are still available for this year’s party on August 3: therammys.org

We can’t keep it a secret any longer. We tried! We’ve got a super special promo for The #RAMMYS–dropping Friday and active for just a flash in the pan! Don’t miss your chance to grab discounted tickets to the best party of the summer. #RAMW #FoodProm #DCEvents Shawn Townsend

Join us on 7/1 to celebrate #RuthGresser Pizzeria Paradiso, our 2025 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award Honoree. Her legacy of #leadership #innovation & #mentorship continues to shape the future of food in the region & beyond. Tickets & Tables available at l8r.it/NwhX

Join us on 7/1 to celebrate #RuthGresser Pizzeria Paradiso our 2025 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award Honoree. Her legacy of #leadership #innovation & #mentorship continues to shape the future of food in the region & beyond. Tickets & Tables available at l8r.it/NwhX

Join us at the 2nd annual RAMMYS Honors Cocktail Reception to celebrate 3 pillars of the #DMV restaurant community, our 2025 Allied Member of the Year & honor the legacy of restaurants that have stood the test of time. Tickets & Tables available at l8r.it/495i

Today—and every day—we pay homage to the leaders shaping change in the restaurant industry and our communities. This Juneteenth, celebrate by supporting our Black-owned RAMMYS Finalists: @caribbeansuperiordc @tsehaydc @erawinebardc @queenmothersdc amazoniadc @servicebardc

IT’S HERE: Our 24-Hour Flash Promo is LIVE! 🎉 🎟️ TODAY ONLY: — Foodies & Supporters: Use code “sofun” for $70 off your ticket — RAMW Members: Your code is always good! Need it? Contact us! Tickets are limited: therammys.org/tickets-to-the… Shawn Townsend

Join us on 7/1 to celebrate #VirginiaAli & benschilifdn our 2025 John G. Laytham Exceptional Leadership & Impact Award Honorees. Demonstrating exemplary commitment to our local communities, they have built a legendary legacy. Tickets & Tables available: l8r.it/ZCrR