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.
Last Wednesday, I was in a panicked frenzy. I had invited a friend over for dinner and had no idea what to cook, what stores I wanted to invest my energy into getting the food and there was plenty o’ work to be done. Time was limited needless to say. I woke up with the […]
For the Baltimore Bound Valentine’s Day: 1. For Valentine’s Day, Chef Chris Ford has created a Valentine’s Day Velvet cupcake available at LAMILL Coffee Baltimore. The signature red velvet cupcake is topped with a smooth red buttercream and candied rose. ($2.75 single, $15 half-dozen, $29 dozen). For a lighter option, Chef Ford’s Red and White Macarons are a […]
I had to revisit the Etiquette rules of what to do when you bring a dish or beverage to another persons home after one of my readers voiced their disdain for some recent house guests. This week’s Etiquette tip is cut and dry: Leave it. My reader told me that they had entertained these house […]
Miami is one of those towns where food is as much a part of the culture as the beach is to the scene. On my last trip to the sunny city, I scouted out the top places for getting my food fix and Big Pink came across my radar. Packed to capacity on a dreary […]
There are sandwiches and then there is the Chivito. As the old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink. I will try to tell you about the Chivito but only taking a bite with truly do it justice. Unfortunately, the Chivito should not be consumed on a […]
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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