Vienna Chef Nominated for RAMMY Award

A Vienna chef is a nominee for “Rising Culinary Star of the Year” in the RAMMY awards.

Tim Ma, of Maple Avenue Restaurant, was among the restauranteurs up for the awards, which recognize excellence in the metro DC restaurant industry.

“It was great to be nominated. It kind of came as a surprise,” Ma said. “It’s great for a place like Vienna. You don’t really see many nominations this way.”  

Nominees for the rising star award are chefs who demonstrate “exemplary talent, shows leadership and promise for the future,” according to the RAMMY awards website. 

Awards are given in over 10 categories, including best upscale restaurant, and best new restaurant. Other Virginia nominees include the Green Pig Bistro in Arlington and Fuego Cocina Y Tequileria in Clarendon. The awards take place on June 23.