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.
Art and Liquor. In two words, that’s one of the best ways to describe the month of March in the District. Twelve of the Districts best mixologists will be competing to see who can create the most artistic martini inspired by the works of the students who attend the Corcoran College of Art and Design.The […]
Pizza in a Cone! Pizza in a Cone! Calling all those who were searching for this interesting creation. We got some info;-) CrispyCones is the name and check here for more info. There is also another pizza cone establishment in Overland Park, Kansas (*if you happen to be hanging out in the Kansas area anytime […]
Red Beans and Rice1 cup kidney beans (dried)5 cup water1 smoked ham hock2 tbsp. salt1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes1/2 tsp. dried thyme2 cup riceSoak the beans overnight in 5 cups of water in the refrigerator. Drain the beans and place in a large pot. Add in 4 cups of water, the ham hock, salt, […]
Gilligan’s Island1 oz. vodka1 oz. peach schnapps3 oz. orange juice3 oz. cranberry juiceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients (*shake well, do not stir…). Serve!*Johnna’s tip: This recipe was inspired by all the rumors we keep hearing. Supposedly, there will actually be a motion picture remake of the classic television series, Gilligan Island. Didn’t you […]
Dinner with a cause sounds like a plan. This Thursday, March 5, 2009 is “Dining Out for Life”. On this day, various restaurants will be donating 25% to 100% of diners (food) bills to Food and Friends. The proceeds will be used to Fight AIDS and restaurants all around the DMV will be participating. Though […]
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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