Small Plates: Central Wins Power Spot Award

By Alison McSherry
Roll Call Staff

June 8, 2009, 12 a.m.

Central Michel Richard (1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) was named Power Spot of the Year at Sunday night’s RAMMY Awards dinner. The restaurant, located on Pennsylvania between the White House and the Capitol, beat out BLT Steak (1625 I St. NW), Charlie Palmer Steak (101 Constitution Ave. NW), the Source (555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) and Teatro Goldoni (1909 K St. NW).

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article