Author Archive: Johnna

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.

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The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
[ 0 ] January 18, 2024 |

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 […]

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RAMMY Award Winners 2023
[ 0 ] July 12, 2023 |

RAMMY Award Winners 2023

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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The 2023 RAMMY Awards Finalists Announced!
[ 0 ] April 11, 2023 |

The 2023 RAMMY Awards Finalists Announced!

The 2023 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: The award is presented to an associate member who best exemplifies commitment to and support of RAMW. This award recipient is determined by the Executive Committee of RAMW. New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have […]

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JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES THE 2023 RESTAURANT AND CHEF AWARD NOMINEES 
[ 0 ] March 31, 2023 |

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES THE 2023 RESTAURANT AND CHEF AWARD NOMINEES 

Last year, JKGF had the honor of attending the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards. Amazing. Time. Looking forward to the celebration this year and special shout-out to one of our D.C. faves, Causa, which made the list this year. Kudos to all the nominees!! Restaurant and Chef Awards The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant […]

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JKGF Merchandise Available on Etsy & Amazon
[ 0 ] February 9, 2023 |

JKGF Merchandise Available on Etsy & Amazon

Did you know that Johnna Knows Good Food merchandise is now available on Etsy & Amazon?! Check it out here (Etsy) and here (Amazon, Amazon & Amazon).

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