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.
Join a different kind of conversation about food in our nation’s capital. Best Thing on the Menu (BTM) is the DC food blog where it’s fun to disagree! Adventures around culinary Washington lead to posts announcing the must-get items on menus. Those that don’t agree with BTM’s top pick can post their favorites in the comments […]
1. Table, Frederik De Pue’s Shaw restaurant recently selected by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of America’s 50 best new restaurants, has launched a revamped Sunday brunch service. A five course degustation menu will offer diners a taste of the neighborhood eatery’s full range of French inspired fare, including servings of house made yogurt, smoked salmon […]
Zaytinya is busy this Fall. Beginning with the celebration of Turkish Cuisine and Restaurant Week, Zaytinya is keeping visitors intrigued with it’s ever changing menu. José Andrés and his culinary team at Zaytinya invite Washingtonians to celebrate the rich cuisine of Turkey. As a part of ATA-DC’s Turkish Cuisine and Restaurant Week, Zaytinya will […]
The benefits of chocolate are making headlines on a regular basis, which is one of the reasons I wanted to see if I could finally convert to being a chocolate lover. When Zoe’s Chocolate Co. offered an opportunity to try out their collection, I jumped at the chance. Besides being the official chocolatier for events […]
1. To kick off football season, starting the weekend of Saturday, September 7th and continuing on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season, Astro will offer a special tailgate package to include a dozen doughnuts and a dozen wings for $42. The offering includes three maple bacon doughnuts, crème brûlée doughnuts, three PB&J doughnuts, and three vanilla glazed doughnuts in addition to a dozen sriracha or spicy […]
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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