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.
Crisp Eggplant2 lb. eggplant2 eggs1/2 cup evaporated milk1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. onion powder1/2 tsp. paprikaPeanut Oil (amount desired for frying, should be about 2 inches from the bottom of pan)Heat oil in frying pan. In a bowl, combine the egg and milk, mixing well. In another bowl, […]
The Classic Martini2 oz. gin1/2 oz. dry vermouth2 tomato olivesIce cubesIn a cocktail shaker, pour in gin and vermouth over the ice cubes and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with olives. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Want a totally dry martini?? Take out the vermouth;-) We used tomato olives because they’re absolutely delicious! […]
JKGF discovered a new treat for the morning (or as a snack) that actually helps with that fiber intake (*Fiber is soo important to a healthy diet and so many of us neglect to take in enough). Quaker True Delights Granola Bars are what we’re ranting about. There are 3 grams of fiber in each […]
Super Bowl Honey Barbecue Wings1 large package of chicken drummettes1 tbsp. seasoning salt1 tbsp. pepper1 tsp. garlic powder4 oz. hot sauce3 oz. honey1 (16 oz.) barbecue sauce (*any regular barbecue sauce from your local grocery store)Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and pat dry the drummettes. In a baking dish, line up the drummettes so […]
Arnold Palmer4 oz. lemonade (*Homemade or you can buy from your local grocery store pre-made)4 oz. Iced tea (*Homemade or you can buy from your local grocery store pre-made)Fresh mint sprigsIceIn a tall glass, combine equal amounts of iced tea and lemonade over ice; give a stir and serve.*Johnna’s tip: We know what you’re thinking…this […]
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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