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 past six months have ushered in a host of opportunities for me to host mini dinner parties. The most recent one was a collaboration of a few of my closest friends filled to the brim with none other than soul food. Anyone who knows yours truly will tell you that this is one of […]
*Spring is here! Today is the official beginning of Spring according to the calendar so to usher out the old with the new, I decided to post this recipe. The last of the winter dishes is here and from here on out we’ll focus our attention on salsa’s, pasta salads and light comfort foods. Enjoy, […]
A Town Bar and Grill is adding a special menu onto their weekly Sunday brunch in honor of St. Paddy’s Day. The St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Bash, Sunday, March 17, will include a special 7-for-$7 St. Paddy’s Day menu as outlined below, a“leprechaun” dunk tank, and party favors. Black-and-Tan Pork With Spicy Ale Slaw – Spiced pork, marinated in black and tan beer, served […]
The 5th annual Embassy Chef Challenge will take place TONIGHT from 7:00-10.30 p.m. Washington, D.C. Chefs from around the world, who usually serve only to dignitaries and heads of states, will dish up hors d’oeuvres showcasing their countries’ cuisine while trying to win favor for the People’s Choice Award. Local celebrity chef Carla Hall, finalist […]
The wintertime would seem like the most ideal time for me to spend time in the kitchen. hibernating, trying new recipes, combining new spice combinations, the possibilities seem endless, don’t they? For yours truly, however, the winter is the time when I truly hibernate and thoughts of getting in the kitchen seem less and less […]
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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