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.
Hurricane2 1/2 oz. light rum2 1/2 oz. dark rum2 1/2 oz. passion fruit juice1 1/2 oz. orange juice1 oz. fresh lime juice1 1/2 tbsp. simple syrup1 1/2 tbsp. grenadineIceIn a cocktail shaker, pour in all ingredients over the ice; shake well. Strain into a tall hurricane glass. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: Sometimes you just need a drink […]
Wine, Wine and more Wine! That is the best way to describe the 10th Annual Washington, D.C. International Wine and Food Festival. Wine makers locally, nationally and worldwide came out to showcase who had the best of the reds and whites and all those in between;-) Chefs and Sommelier’s from all over made presentations of […]
Baked 3-Cheese Ziti1 pkg. Italian turkey sausage (casing should be removed, crumbled and cooked)3 cup ziti (cooked and drained)1 (15 oz.) container Ricotta cheese1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 (8 oz.) package Mozzarella cheese1 cup finely chopped onions (sauteed to soften)1 tsp. minced garlicPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sausage, ziti, […]
Baby Bellini2 oz. peach nectarSparkling cider (chilled)1 oz. lemon juiceIn a champagne flute, add the peach nectar and lemon juice; stir. Add in the cider slowly; give a slight stir; Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Breakfast drinks are the best. Bellini’s, Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s are just the way to start a weekend brunch (*we love the weekends!). […]
Think three different atmospheres, wood decor and plenty of tables instead of the usual wide bar standing space and you have a vision of Clarendon’s newest restaurant member, Eventide. Eventide opened February 12, 2009. Miles Vaden, Eventide’s executive chef, is a believer in regional cuisine and local products intertwining this in the various menu options. […]
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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