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.
INGREDIENTS · 2 tablespoons unsalted butter · 1 small onion, finely chopped · 1 celery rib, minced · ¼ cup chopped parsley · ½ cup plain breadcrumbs · 8 ounces crabmeat, picked over · 1 tablespoon lemon juice · 1/8 tablespoon cayenne · 4, 8-ounce tilapia fillets · 1 teaspoon paprika · Dill sprigs and lemon slices DIRECTIONS · Preheat oven to 400?F. · Lightly oil 9 x13-inch […]
• Fruits & veggies happiness studies: Plenty of new research shows that adding more produce to your daily diet can benefit your mental health and sense of well-being. In one analysis of the eating habits and moods of 80,000 British adults, researchers at Dartmouth and the University of Warwick found that those who consumed the most fruit […]
I recently picked up Red’s Chicken Burrito and Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla’s from my local Giant. I was excited to try both products because I love Mexican food and I am open to eating anything that is all natural with no preservatives. I prepared the Chicken burrito according to the package and patiently waited for my […]
2 cups Lobster Stock (If you can’t find Lobster Stock, get seafood stock, which should be available at Whole Foods or Fox & Obels) 4 (1 ½ pound) lobsters, claws removed ¼ cup Sriracha 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Juice of 2 limes 6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided 4 tablespoons canola oil Kosher […]
Along with the heat, summer brings the annual celebration of Spain’s favorite culinary tradition, Paella. From July 29ththrough August 11th, José Andrés and his culinary team at Jaleo will celebrate the eleventh annual Paella Festival with a two-week event featuring a variety of paella specials, as well as a signature watermelon-tomato cocktail that will be available during lunch and […]
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 […]
Connect
Connect with us on the following social media platforms.