Five Fairfax restaurants among 2026 RAMMYS Awards finalists

A handful of restaurants with Fairfax locations are still in the running for the D.C. region’s 44th annual RAMMYS Awards.

Narrowed down from dozens of semifinalists who were publicly revealed last month for the first time ever, the list of finalists announced last night (Monday) by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) includes regional chains and hip, chef-driven spots as well as a longstanding local favorite.

Among the five finalists competing for “Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year” is relative newcomer Elyse, a carefully curated venture from former Clarity chef Jon Krinn that opened in Fairfax City in 2024…

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