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.
The Districts Annual Food Sale (*February 16-22, 2009) has begun! The area’s best and worst restaurants have leveled the playing field with $20 lunches and $35 dinners. Reservations at some spots are almost impossible at this point (i.e. Art and Soul…we really tried to get in here!!) Since its still early in the week, try […]
Chocolate Fondue12 oz. dark chocolate (*suggested: Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars, 3 bars should be sufficient)8 oz. heavy creamDash of saltHeat heavy cream over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form (*do not bring to heavy boil), lightly boiling. Add in the chocolate and dash of salt (*Dash=just a drop…), whisking in the cream until […]
Ginger Martini2 1/2 parts vodka1 part Ginger Soother1 1/2 tsp. honeyIceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over ice and shake well; strain into a martini glass. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: While out at dinner with lady friends, we discovered this decadent cocktail that offers irresistible flavor in every sip (*The Oval Room makes a pretty good […]
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!! Love, flowers, sweets and champagne…who couldn’t love a holiday that allows you to indulge in all the delightful things in life?!? Enjoy your day with whom ever and where ever you are today, Muah!*P.S. Don’t forget about the Food and Wine Festival going on today at the Ronald Reagan Building and there’s […]
Moroccan ChickenSlow Cooker1/2 cup chopped onions8 oz. baby carrots1/2 cup prunes1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth8 oz. bone-in chicken thighs (skinned)1 1/4 tsp. curry powder1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. red pepper flakesIn the Slow Cooker combine the onions and carrots; add in the prunes and broth; top with the chicken. […]
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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