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.
The arrival of Mi Cocina in the DC area garnered enough buzz from my Texas readers than those who frequent the Chevy Chase neighborhood, the new home of the restaurant. Mi Cocina joined a long line of a few of my favorite places on Wisconsin Avenue. After trying out the goodies of Jimmy Choo, Louis […]
I thought I would not have to go here but some people do not understand that etiquette also includes hygiene. Smh (*Translation: Shaking my head). This weekend I heard a disturbing story of a person who was about to attend a work potluck luncheon and discovered one of their coworkers in the restroom rinsing off […]
Come out to DC Cupcake Camp 2013 this October to enjoy loads of delicious activities. This year they will have bakers from all over the DC area bringing you scrumptious cupcake creations along with a rooftop bar, DJs, special speakers, and much more! October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, so all donations will be collected […]
1. Bar Dupont’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest, back by popular demand! In true German tradition, the popular Dupont Circle bar will transform its beloved outdoor patio into a Biergarten serving German favorites like Paulaner Hefeweizen, Oktoberfest, & Pilsner as well as Spaten. Guests can enjoy German specialties from the grill like soft pretzels, sausages and mustards, and traditional […]
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Made in the District, in partnership with Haute Haus Agency, will honor the District’s 25 most stylish at Fashion ReDeux (www.fashionredeux.com) — a hot-off-the-runway presentation and cocktail event to benefit The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation (www.remembernicole.org). WHO ELSE WILL BE THERE?? Honorees: Niles Paul, Washington Redskins; Spike Mendelsohn, Top Chef; Ben Olsen, DC United; Sunni, WPGC 95.5; […]
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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