If constantly counting superdelegates has started to wear thin, public voting for the RAMMYs may provide a much needed respite from politics for the gourmands in us. Until this Friday, May 30, area diners can voice their opinions and mark their ballots in four categories of this year’s Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington RAMMY Awards.

Aside from the marquee awards for Chef of the Year and New Restaurant of the Year, among others, the public can decide the winners in the following categories:

Neighborhood Gathering Place:
Ardeo, Belga Cafe, Billy Martin’s Tavern, Hank’s Oyster Bar – D.C., and Mark & Orlando’s

Hottest Bar Scene of the Year:
Brasserie Beck, Central Michel Richard, Poste Moderne Brasserie, Proof, and The Source by Wolfgang Puck

Power Spot of the Year:
Bistro Bis, Charlie Palmer Steak, The Monocle on Capitol Hill, Seasons at Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C., and The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Voter’s Favorite:
To be selected by the public by write-in votes

Winners will be announced June 29 at the RAMMY Restaurant Awards Gala. To find out the results live, tickets to the “Black Tie & Bling” event are $250, with some proceeds going towards education programs.

Head here to vote.