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.
Hmmm…this week wasn’t a hard one to pick. After rummaging through the five dollar bins of the various thrift stores of Georgetown, our appetites were in need of some filling comfort food. Lucky for us, Tackle Box, came to the rescue:-) Tackle Box is basically a summer afternoon in your backyard all year around. What […]
Catfish StripsCatfish fingers (*your local grocery store should have these strips in your seafood department; if not there, then buy 4 pieces of catfish and cut into strips)2 cups white cornmeal1 1/2 tbsp. all seasoning salt1 1/2 tbsp. salt1 1/2 tbsp. pepperPeanut Oil (*should be enough to cover the fish while frying…2 inches is about […]
Jager Shots1 shot of Jagermeister1/2 shot of Red BullIceShake ingredients together in a cocktail shaker, pour into your favorite shot glass, Shot!*Johnna’s tip: On icy days like the ones we are sharing around the country, shots are definitely in order…Be careful on the ice, Do Not Consume (*Again we repeat, Do NOT) these shots before […]
FREE! Bistrot Lepic is not only offering a 20% discount on its bottles of wine on Tuesdays, it is hosting a complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday (*i.e. today is your lucky day;-) from 6 pm.-8 pm. Georgetown just got that much more appealing…;-) Picture source: http://www.bistrotlepic.com/ Read More…
Mixed Bean Salsa1 (16 oz.) can black beans (drained and rinsed)1/2 can (16 oz.) pinto beans2 tomatoes (chopped and seeded)4 onions (sliced)1 tbsp. minced garlic1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)2 tsp. vegetable oil2 tbsp. lime juice1/4 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepperCombine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain excess liquid […]
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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