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.
Budget dining is my new thing. Budget dining that is, however, where the food does not taste like its on a budget if you get my drift. That is what Bobby Flay brings to the DC area with his latest venture, Bobby’s Burger Palace. The restaurant takes on a retro appeal with earthy tones and […]
The name Wet Willie’s is often misconstrued when I describe it to people who have never visited Miami’s South Beach. A name often associated with how your sibling would prank you after falling asleep, Wet Willie’s in South Beach has an entirely different meaning. The frozen daiquiri bar is well known for its highly intoxicating […]
Today’s busy mom barely has time to get dressed in the morning, much less get daily snacks together for her children that are growing and constantly hungry. In order to make life easier on yourself as a mother, it is a good idea to teach your kids to be self sufficient so that they do […]
Some will dine out, some will stay in, some will frown at the very site of a V-Day heart shaped balloon, but all will smile at this recipe. ROASTED HALIBUT WITH PICKLED BEETS! Yes, please. Happy Valentine’s Day, XOXO!! *Recipe Courtesy BetterEats.com Cook Time 25 min Prep Time 15 min Yields 8 serv. INGREDIENTS · 2 slice(s) […]
On January 31st I had the pleasure of attending the 12th annual Sugar & Champagne shindig downtown at the Reagan Building that recognizes, supports, and benefits the Washington Humane Society. Chef Todd & Ellen Gray of Equinox host this celebration to honor those here in the area who have done an exceptional job of supporting the […]
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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