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.
Cheap champagne and poached eggs. Yum! This is our idea of a fun Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon…weekend brunch is what we’re ranting about. The Heights, named perfectly for the ever-changing Columbia Heights neighborhood, adds just the right flavor to the neighborhood, literally. The service is great and the restaurant almost feels a little like […]
Chicken Noodle Soup2 cups chicken (cubed)2 cups wide noodles3 qt. chicken broth1/4 cup butter2 tsp. thyme1 cup celery (chopped)1 onion3 carrots (diced)1 bay leafSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)In a large pot, melt the butter. Add in the carrots, onions and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes. Add in the broth and seasoning; bring to a boil […]
Warm Apple Cider1/2 gallon apple cider1/2 tsp. all spice1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. whole cloves1 stick cinnamon1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugarCombine all ingredients in a saucepan; heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Do not let mixture boil; pour into your favorite winter mugs:-)*Johnna’s tip: Sprinkle on some of your favorites such as cinnamon or […]
FaLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLa Tis’ the Season!! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa!! This is definitely the season for food, food and more food. And most importantly, the food is inspired by so many of the December holidays/celebrations, which is the tastiest treat of all. In efforts to celebrate the holiday season with recipes and more, I bring […]
Holiday Cooking…Fun times!! Holiday cooking is the best time of year. The food is so fresh and comforting! On the launch of my new website–Johnna Knows Good Food–I feel it most appropriate to start with recipes paying homage to the biggest food feast holiday, Turkey Day (i.e. Thanksgiving). Below you will find the BEST recipes […]
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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