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.
Slippery Nipple1 part Bailey’s Irish Cream1 part Butterscotch schnappsWhipped CreamIn a shot glass, add the Butterscotch schnapps first, then slowly pour the Irish Cream on top. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and drink!*Johnna’s tip: If you really want to get fancy (*haha), drip a thin line of chocolate syrup on top of the […]
How could a top New York Bakery think they were honoring President Barack Obama to his new position with racist cookies?!? Well apparently, a well known pastry shop, Lafayette French Pastry Bakers, in Greenwich Village created a controversial cookie called “the drunken negro face” by the owner. The owner stated that he didn’t see anything […]
This week JKGF decided to do things a little different with “Johnna’s Pick of the Week”. Instead of choosing one restaurant that tickled our fancy;-), we decided during these tough economic times we would tell you our top picks that aren’t so heavy on the pockets. A lot of places around the District offer excellent […]
Avocado Dip1 cup mashed avocado1/2 lb. package cream cheese3 tbsp. lemon juiceDash Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp. onion (grated)1/2 tsp. saltBlend together the avocado and cream cheese until smooth (*prior to making this dish, the cream cheese should be left at room temperature). Add in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion and salt; mix well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: […]
Banana Blueberry Smoothie3/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup natural yogurt1 banana (sliced and frozen)5 oz. frozen blueberriesIn a blender, add the apple juice and yogurt, the banana and half of the frozen blueberries and blend until smooth. Add in the remaining blueberries and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!*Johnna’s tip: Smoothies are the […]
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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