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.
Would you eat out of a toilet bowl?? Sounds gross and disgusting, but this is the question that has been popping up all around China with the openings of Modern China. Modern China is a popular Taiwanese restaurant that has sprung up all over China and other parts of Asia. The concept around the restaurant […]
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus1 can (16 oz.) garbanzo beans (drained)1/3 cup tahini1/3 cup lemon juice1/2 cup roasted red peppers1/4 tsp. dried basil2 tbsp. minced garlic1/2 tsp. black pepper1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup chopped black olivesIn a food processor, combine beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; process until smooth. Add in the red peppers and […]
Atomic Bomb1/2 part Absinthe Original1/2 part Brandy1 orangeCombine Absinthe and Brandy; stir. Pour into a glass and garnish rim with orange (*See here different ideas for the orange garnish.)*Johnna’s tip: JKGF knows we have weird ways of infusing different flavors and adding garnishes that are atypical from the norm, but that’s the great thing about […]
Cheesy Baked Potato Skins6 baking potatoes1 tbsp. melted butter1 cup thinly sliced green onions1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Divided)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Cooked bacon (chopped into bits)Sour creamChives (chopped)Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean and poke small holes in the potatoes with a fork. Bake potatoes for 45-50 minutes until potatoes are tender. Slightly cool […]
Banana Milkshakes8 oz. milk4 drops of Almond Extract1 1/2 oz. orange juice1 sliced banana1 1/2 tbsp. honeyIn a blender, combine all ingredients; blend well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: You can garnish a shake with just about anything. Try adding a cherry on top of some whipped cream or a pineapple wedge for a twist. Enjoy! Picture source: […]
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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