Five Fairfax restaurants among 2026 RAMMYS Awards finalists
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Key Points:
- Several Fairfax-based restaurants are finalists in the 44th annual RAMMYS Awards, including Elyse for Formal Fine Dining and Joon for Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year.
- Elyse, opened in Fairfax City in 2024 by former Clarity chef Jon Krinn, offers an intimate 30-seat setting with a seasonal tasting menu and was named one of the region’s top 40 restaurants last year.
- Andy’s Pizza and Call Your Mother are finalists in the Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year category, both with multiple locations in Fairfax County and recognized for their regional popularity.
- Celebrity Delly in West Falls Church is competing for Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year, a category decided by public vote running from April 20 to May 17 on NBC Washington.
- Winners will be announced at a gala on June 29 at Arena Stage in D.C., celebrating the region’s vibrant dining scene and highlighting upcoming local expansions such as Old Ebbitt Grill’s new Reston location and Ruthie’s All Day’s second Fairfax Corner branch.
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