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.
Do you want to meet other foodies and the like who are just like you?? Well today is your lucky day! Noo, its not a big party, but it is an Internet party…what are we talking about? TastePost.“TastePost is a new food and spirits club for area residents who love food, wine, beer and spirits.” […]
Cupcakes are spreading in the District like no other. As usual, we like our readers to be the first to know and in the know how, so here’s the low down on this Thursday (January 15, 2008):Red Velvet (*the newest addition to the Districts cupcake family) will be handing out FREE (*let us repeat…FREE) cupcakes […]
Pecan Pie3 eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter2 tsp. vanilla1 cup white syrup1 1/2 cup pecans1 unbaked pie shell (*can be found at your local grocery store)1 can whipped creamPreheat oven to 275 degrees. Beat the eggs and butter slightly; add in the syrup and sugar; beat until mixed well. Add in the vanilla and pecans; […]
Black Russian2 oz. vodka (*the good stuff is suggested;-)1 oz. coffee liqueurIce cubesAdd ingredients, one after the other, into a glass on top of the ice. Stir. Serve:-)*Johnna’s tip: Vodka lovers, this one is for you. It’s the cocktail when you need the milky taste of vodka on your palate:-) Drink responsibly! Picture source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka […]
Cupcakes anyone?? When one is in the mood for cupcakes in the District, there is no shortage as of lately…with Cakelove, Georgetown Cupcake and now Hello Cupcake on the scene, cupcakes in the District are far from extinct. Before venturing out to see SlumDog Millionaire (which by the way is one of the best movies […]
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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