SOKO Butcher, a neighborhood butchery that opened at 7306 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park in 2022, has been named a finalist in the “Hottest Sandwich Shop of the Year” category in the 2025 Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington‘s RAMMY awards.
Soko Butcher offers locally sourced meats, sandwiches, house-made charcuterie, and bone broths. The business emphasizes ethical and sustainable farming practices in its sourcing.
The sandwich menu includes options such as:
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THE TAKOMA
Italian roll with salami, ham, pepperoni, capicola, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, banana peppers, olive artichoke tapenade, mayo, and oil & vinegar. -
THE ATTACK OF THE MACK
Sub roll with seasoned chicken tenders, mac n cheese, fry aioli, and a fried pickle. -
THE MONTREAL
Rye bread with housemade pastrami, sauerkraut, and Soko sauce. -
THE PHILLY
French roll with prime rib, caramelized onions, housemade cheese wiz, and mayo. -
SMASHED SOKO
Potato bun with two dry-aged beef patties, American cheese, and mayo
Winners will be announced on Sunday, August 3rd, at the RAMMYS Awards & Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Per RAMW: “Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMYS Awards & Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the Washington, DC region’s restaurant and foodservice community.
A RAMMY has become the most prestigious award presented to those in the Metropolitan Washington region’s restaurant food and beverage industry.
The RAMMYS Awards & Gala benefits the work of RAMW and the RAMW Educated Eats Foundation.”