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.
Iced Apricot Tea3/4 cup Apricot Black Tea2 tbsp. Apricot Nectar2 tbsp. cranberry juice2 tbsp. sugarIceMix together tea, nectar and cranberry juice; pour in a glass over ice; add in the sugar and give a stir. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Apricot tea is where you go when you want to mellow out. Apricot’s are such tasty, exotic fruits […]
Don’t judge a book by its cover. This is one of those lessons from your childhood that still holds true today especially when it comes to Dino’s. While whizzing by on Connecticut Avenue, Dino’s looks like just another restaurant lining the Cleveland Park row but go inside, you instantly feel like your in Italy in […]
Curry Chicken5 lb. whole chickenSalt (to taste…about 2 tsp.)1 tsp. pepper2 tbsp. sugar2 tbsp. curry powder1/2 can (13 oz.) coconut milk2 tbsp. chopped onion1 tsp. chopped garlic2 tbsp. olive oilCut chicken into square chunks and marinate with salt, sugar and pepper. Pour oil in a pot and allow to heat up over medium heat. Add […]
Caipirinha’s1 lime (quartered)1 tbsp. sugar1 shot of cachaca1/2 cup ice cubes with waterIn the bottom of a glass, line with lime and sugar; using a wooden spoon smash the limes. Pour in the cachaca and ice; stir well; Serve.*Johnna’s tip: This drink reminds us of summer and of course, Brazil. What a wonderful place?! (*sun, […]
JKGF has a Recall on the post “2009 NYC Guide to Wining and Dining During the Recession” (courtesy of Kelli and Eleanor)…The article by Kelli & Eleanor has incorrectly published Kuma Inn’s telephone number. The correct number for Kuma Inn’s is: (212) 353-8866. We definitely need to get to the correct deals and thrills during […]
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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