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.
Now Johnna Knows Good Food hasn’t done this in awhile, but we decided it is time for upgrades to “Johnna’s Pick of the Week”…what are we talking about?? Typically for “Johnna’s Pick of the Week” we choose a restaurant. When we first started (*Please see earlier post circa November 2007;-), one week we would choose […]
The 3 S’s: Simple, Sauteed, Scallops1 lb. fresh scallops1/4 cup butter2 tbsp. minced garlic2 tbsp. fresh rosemary1/2 tbsp. pepperDash of saltIn a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the rosemary and garlic to the pan. Season scallops with pepper and a dash of salt; add to the pan and cook for 2 minutes […]
Bourbon Slush2 cups tea1 1/2 cups sugar6 oz. frozen orange juice12 oz. frozen lemonade 3 1/2 cups bourbon whiskey7 cups waterIn a large pitcher (*that can go in the freezer), combine all ingredients (mix well) and freeze overnight. The next day (tomorrow!!), take the pitcher out of the freezer and spoon desired amount into a […]
To the Market, to the Market! If you are a lover of Japanese food the way JKGF is, then we know you’re excited about the newest market edition to U st., Hana on U. Hana on U has all the essential ingredients to re-create the classic Japanese feast i.e. yakionigiri, cream breads, etc. Until this […]
Old Fashioned Cornbread1 3/4 cup cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 tbsp. sugar1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder2 cup buttermilk1 egg3 tbsp. vegetable oil2 tbsp. butterPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine together the dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg; add in the dry ingredients and stir well until combined. […]
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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