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.
In honor of National Noodle Month, Linguine with Clams is in order! Enjoy the recipe below: *Serves 4 · 2 dozen manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed · ½ cup dry white wine · ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil · 1 large garlic clove, minced · ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes · ¼ cup chopped […]
So you like to drink tea?? Here are a few tips on how to properly drink the leafy, liquid substance (*Courtesy Karl Kessab): 1. Use only pure, fresh water 2. Never reboil water for tea 3. Keep tea leaves crisp and fresh as room temperature 4. For black tea, use water that has just boiled, […]
Ever wanted to know what a night at SAX is like? Here’s your opportunity! See the deets here on the Downtown DC restaurant’s Gift Extravaganza:
Today ends the last full month of winter. Since seasonal depression rains on me during the winter months, I am not only excited to see February ushered out but to welcome March, the month of Spring and let’s not forget about March Madness. With spring means new menus, new festivals and new focus in the […]
There is a place in this town where you can actually sit down during happy hour. Unreal, yes? No, Union Market came in just in the nick of time. If billable hours were attached to happy hour, the average Washingtonian would collect a nifty bonus every year. It provides a sweet ending to a long […]
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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