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Slice, Mission BBQ, Liberatore’s win big at ‘Stars of the Industry Gala’

RAM Stars of the Industry 2017The Restaurant Association of Maryland held its annual “Stars of the Industry Gala” on Sunday, and a few restaurants with locations in the Nottingham area won big.

This year’s winners were:



Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant: Slice – New York Pizza (Slice on The Avenue)

Craft Brew Program of the Year, Presented by Evolution Craft Brewing Company: The White Oak Tavern

Wine & Beverage Program of the Year: DRY 85

Maryland’s Favorite Restaurant: Mission BBQ

Maryland’s Favorite Bar or Tavern: Harborside Bar and Grill

Maryland’s Heart of the Industry: Garret Hadel of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood

Maryland’s Chef of the Year, Presented by Oracle: Brigitte Bledsoe of Miss Shirley’s Cafe

RAM Allied Member of the Year: Business and Commercial Ventures represented by: Jerry Blumenthal

Restaurateur of the Year, Presented by the Maryland Restaurant & Hospitality Self Insurance Fund: John Liberatore of Liberatore’s Ristorante & Catering

Was your favorite restaurant recognized?


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