And the RAMMYs 2015 nominees are …

Restaurant people throughout the D.C. region now know who they’re up against in the D.C. area’s Oscars of food, after the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced the nominees for the 2015 RAMMY awards Monday night.

Some of the restaurants were honored in categories that are ultimately chosen by the public, such as the favorite gathering place, upscale casual brunch spot, casual brunch spot and fast bites — the latter of which honors fast-casual restaurants. (Though we’re curious…