This weekend, Famous DC attended the 2nd Annual Launch Pad Grand Finale– a culinary business competition created by Union Market, Mess Hall, and RIS owner Ris Lacoste. After several hours of tasting, drinking, pitching, and even some tears, Arepa Zone took home the grand prize. What’s at stake? The winner receives a 6-12 month takeover of a fully-built stall in Union …

This weekend, Famous DC attended the 2nd Annual Launch Pad Grand Finale– a culinary business competition created by Union Market, Mess Hall, and RIS owner Ris Lacoste. After several hours of tasting, drinking, pitching, and even some tears, Arepa Zone took home the grand prize. What’s at stake? The winner receives a 6-12 month takeover of a fully-built stall in Union …

This weekend, Famous DC attended the 2nd Annual Launch Pad Grand Finale– a culinary business competition created by Union Market, Mess Hall, and RIS owner Ris Lacoste. After several hours of tasting, drinking, pitching, and even some tears, Arepa Zone took home the grand prize. What’s at stake? The winner receives a 6-12 month takeover of a fully-built stall in Union …