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 smell of garlic makes me happy…except when it’s hiding under my nails long after I finished cooking with it. The Garlic Chop is the newest addition to my kitchen gadgets where it boasts chopping, crushing, mincing and slicing garlic without leaving a robust scent on your hands. Nearly every recipe that comes through my […]
Family style dining is exactly what the title suggests: sharing. Family style dining in restaurants is loosely based on the dining you would do at home. Gathered around the table, swapping bowls and sharing huge sides and entrees is common in a family style dining setting. These three sentences were all to preface those that […]
Restaurant 1905 Bistro & Bar recently launched their weekend brunch providing another reason to try something new in the District. Chef Joel Hatton, a North Carolina native, has created a menu with hearty flavors and strong Southern flair. Currently, the brunch menu will be available on Sundays from 11 AM – 3 PM, and features […]
Coffee is mandatory for the beginning of my workdays. Without it, communicating seems to be a bit of a fog and can become a tad bit annoying. I know I sound like I have an addiction to the brewed beverage but it is actually good coffee that is a must have in the early morning […]
There are chefs and then there are genius’s in the kitchen. Chef Will Artley stands at the forefront of the DC areas geniuses in the kitchen. Seeing him depart from Evening Star Café was bitter sweet after finding out he was only moving up the street to Pizzeria Orso. What a relief. I recently visited […]
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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