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.
Creamy Mushroom Soup2 tbsp. olive oil16 oz. cremini mushrooms (sliced)1/2 cup onions (chopped)1 tsp. thyme2 cups chicken broth2 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper12 oz. heavy creamIn a pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add in the mushrooms and onions and saute until tender; stirring about 3-4 minutes. Add in […]
Virgin Pina Colada6 oz. pina colada mix1 oz. pineapple juice1 oz. strawberriesIceIn a blender, pour in all ingredients over the ice; blend well until smooth. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Garnish with strawberries on the rim of the glasses;-) Enjoy! Picture source: http://www.puertomorelosvillas.com/Food%20&%20Menu.htm Read More…
We were in a need of an Indian food fix and in the Friendship Heights neighborhood…what better place to try than Indique Heights?? So we went for it…samosas, papri chaat, chicken tikka makhani, the works. We went in with lower expectations than usual (*Maybe because our vision is clouded by the likes of Rasika, which […]
Cucumber Herb Dip1 (8 oz.) package of softened cream cheese2 cups finely shredded cucumber (drained)1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 tsp. dill weed1/2 tsp. lemon juice1/4 tsp. minced garlic1/4 tsp. saltCombine all ingredients until blended well; cover. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or until chilled and flavors are blended. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: You might want to use a […]
Lime Rickey1 1/2 cups gin3/4 cup lime juice1 1/2 qt. club sodaIceIn a small pitcher, add in the gin and lime juice over ice; stir. Top with club soda. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Add some sliced limes or halved limes to the pitcher for garnish. Enjoy!*Johnna’s tip, tip: Do not add the ice if you do not […]
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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