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.
Today is the day:-) What day are we ranting and raving about on this cold, chilly, freezing (*you get the vibe of how chilling the temperatures are in the District;-) day?? The Grand Opening of Red Velvet! Red Velvet is the Districts newest cupcake obsession and today starting at 11 am, it will be offering […]
Chili-Fest1/3 cup olive oil2 qt. water1 tsp. garlic3 lb. ground beef or turkey3 onions (chopped)2 tsp. salt10 tbsp. chili powder4 tsp. cumin powder1 tsp. red pepper flakes2 (16 oz.) can of diced tomatoes1 cup corn (*if frozen, defrost before adding to the other ingredients)Saute the onions and beef/turkey in the oil. Then add in the […]
700 Billion MartiniLiberal amount (2 parts) SVEDKA Vodka1 part fresh lime juice ½ part simple sugar Conservative splash of Lemon JuiceFresh mint (desired amount)Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Pour over ice; top with fresh mint. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: Vodka and politics. Fun times! This presidential election year has introduced so many new […]
Loaded Baked Potato1 large baking potato1 1/2 tsp. olive oil1 tsp. salt2 tsp. butter1 tsp. garlic powder1 dash of ground black pepper1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 tbsp. bacon bits (*fry 2 strips of bacon in 1 tsp. olive oil in a pan over medium heat; let cool; dice into small […]
Hot, Hot Chocolate1 tbsp. cocoa powder2 1/2 tbsp. sugar2 tbsp. water1 cup milk1/2 tsp. of vanillaCombine cocoa, water and sugar in a small pot; bring temperature to low heat and stir so that the ingredients don’t stick to the side of the pot. Add in the milk and vanilla after the ingredients are warmed; stir. […]
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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