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.
Din Tai Fung has the best shrimp fried rice. We don’t know if it’s because this rice that we tasted was actually in China, Shanghai to be exact, but it was absolutely delicious and has left us with the longing for much more. Another trip to this tasty Chinese food eatery would be absolutely wonderful […]
Homemade Ice CreamIce Cream Maker1/2 gallon chocolate milk1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip1 (8 oz.) can Condensed milk1 tbsp. sugarCombine all ingredients and mix well. Put in the ice cream maker and freeze according to the directions of the Ice Manufacturer. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Homemade ice cream is perfect for now especially when you have cravings […]
KiwiLime1/2 cup kiwi juice1/2 cup limeadeIceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: If you’re already in a place with beautiful warm temperatures, you don’t need a reminder of the sunny, beach life. However, if you’re in the chilling temperatures as the good folks of D.C. are, then this recipe should serve […]
New. Change. Hope. Those are some of the words that come across our minds today…we at JKGF congratulate the New President of the United States Barack Obama! We welcome the first family to the District of Columbia and hope they enjoy all the food pleasures of D.C. that we have come to love as Washingtonians…we […]
1/3 cup olive oil 2 qt. water 1 tsp. garlic 3 lb. ground beef or turkey 3 onions (chopped) 2 tsp. salt 10 tbsp. chili powder 4 tsp. cumin powder 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 (16 oz.) can of diced tomatoes 1 cup corn (*if frozen, defrost before adding to the other ingredients) Saute […]
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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