Chef/Owner Christianne R. Ricchi was recently chosen by Washington Business Journal as an honoree in the “Women Who Mean Business” section. She stands out in her field because she seeks to do everything with excellence from how skillfully she creates her dishes, to the way she treats her customers and staff, and personally seeks to do good in the community around her. She has forged her way into important roles like directing the National Restaurant Association without being concerned about doors closing on her. Networking and caring for women in the community are especially close to her heart. Read the full story here.