Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.
Sweet and Sour Wings16 chicken wings1 tsp. garlic salt1/4 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup honey3 tbsp. soy sauce1/4 cup water1/3 cup melted butterWash and clean wings. Combine the rest of the ingredients together in a large bowl; add in the wings. Refrigerate for an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add wings to a baking dish […]
Amaretto Sour1 oz. Amaretto2 oz. Lemon juice1 Maraschino cherryIn a cocktail shaker, pour in Amaretto and Lemon juice over Ice; shake well. Strain into a chilled glass; garnish with cherry and serve.*Johnna’s tip: Feel free to use sweet and sour mix (2 oz.) instead of the lemon juice. Amaretto Sour’s are good for those of […]
Things to Do:1. Tomorrow the Washington Post’s nightlife experts are hosting free snacks and a shuffleboard tournament @ The Rocket Bar.The Where: Rocket Bar, 714 Seventh St., NW Washington, D.C., (202) 628-7665. Why Go?: A lucky winner of the shuffleboard contest will receive an iPod shuffle (*even more reason to swing by;-) The When: It’s […]
Nutty Brownies2 sticks of butter2 cups sugar4 eggs4 tsp. cocoa1 1/2 cup flour1 tsp. vanilla1 cup chopped nutsPreheat oven to 250 degrees. Mix cocoa and butter in a large bowl until creamy. In another bowl, beat the eggs into the sugar. Add to the cocoa mixture. In another bowl, sift the flour over the nuts […]
Raspberry Twist1/2 cup raspberry-flavored herbal tea2 tbsp. white grape juice2 tbsp. cranberry juice1/4 cup carbonated waterSugar (to taste)IceCombine the tea and juice together and pour over the ice in a glass. Add in the carbonated water and sugar and give a slight stir. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Raspberries are another good source of fiber. Add a few […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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