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.
Inauguration Gala’s For All!All Hail to the New President of the United States!! Next week is going to be the week of all weeks with our new president-elect Obama entering the White House and moving into the District. This means upgrades majorly for the DMV area which translates to new restaurants and places to see […]
The Sugar Cookies1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 egg3/4 cup buttermilk1 tsp. vanilla2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. saltTopping:1/4 cup sugar1 tsp. cinnamonPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream together the shortening, sugar and brown sugar. Mix in the egg, then buttermilk and vanilla. Combine all the dry ingredients. Stir into […]
Party Life Punch2 qt. cider1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice1 orange (thinly sliced)1 lemon (thinly sliced)3 sprigs crushed mint2 qt. ginger ale1 can frozen limeadeCombine all ingredients in a large punch bowl; mix well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Now that the holidays are over, we know you are thinking “Why the party punch??” Well, uhh, let’s see: […]
Garlic Green Beans2 lb. fresh green beans2 tbsp. butter2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper1 small onion (sliced)2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tbsp. chopped parsleyWash the beans. Remove the ends and slice the beans. Place the beans in 1-inch salted water (1/2 tsp. salt to 1 cup water). Heat […]
The Grasshopper3/4 light cream3/4 white creme de cacao3/4 green creme de mentheIceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over ice; shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: When you think of grasshopper, green does come to mind…funny how this cocktail takes on the true colors of its name. The minty green flavor […]
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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