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.
Who knew right smack dab in the middle of Times Square was good food?!? Yeah, I said it…I have not found good food in Times Square. Ever. After weeding out the chain food and greasy, overpriced independent spots, it becomes slim pickings around these parts in my opinion. The Delta Grill, however, changed my opinion […]
Thinking of grilling for Father’s Day?? This weekend when you fire up the grill keep this weeks Etiquette Tuesday in mind. Thanks to Ripken Gourmet Burgers for these quick tips on how to make Dad’s day a cookout success! Happy Father’s Day! 1. KEEP IT LIVELY Great parties cater to children of all ages. Have […]
Happy Hours, Yoga Sessions, Live Music and More in the Nations Capital for a Good Cause! Date: June 6th Time: Events from 9 AM – 9 PM Location: All over the DC Metro Area United Way of the National Capital Area’s commitment to the region will be on full display June 6th with a HUGE […]
Pizzeria Orso debuts their weekend brunch tomorrow, June 1, 2013 (Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30-3:00 pm), with a homemade buttermilk biscuit board. I want! Other goodies include breakfast pizza and of course, Bloody Mary’s, garnished with pepperoni naturally. I’ll make things easy for you, check out the full menu below: PIZZERIA ORSO BRUNCH MENU 2013 EGGS […]
Its BBQ season and everyone is scouring the land to see whose grilled kabobs they can nibble on. Living in the District can be limiting in BBQ season activity unless you know someone with suitable grill space or you are the occupier of your own https://www.globosurfer.com/best-weber-grills/ or the like. If you are not the occupier […]
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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