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.
Today’s etiquette tip may have a difference of opinion due to generational gaps. My generation might think this behavior is totally acceptable and normal, while the baby boomer generation may think this lacks class or tact. The Scenario: A boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife invites guests out for the significant others surprise celebration at a restaurant and then proceeds […]
The DC happy hour scene is massive. Visiting a restaurant and hearing that they do not have a happy hour is analogous to visiting a place that is still Cash Only. Who does that anymore?!? Restaurant 901 joined the Renaissance Hotel in the summer of 2011 with a patio that was obviously born for happy […]
CityZen is one of those places I want to visit at least once a week whenever my funds will allow for the trip. I had heard mixed reviews on CityZen prior to visiting with some people boasting how magnificent the food was and some leaving with lukewarm affections for the place. As with most things […]
1. Donuts: Though cupcake shops and yogurt bars are not short of foot traffic in Washington, DC, there is a new kid in town who is about to take over the sweet tooth scene. With Astro Donuts & Fried Chicken opening this month as the first of its kind, the DC area should get ready to see […]
Renee, a writer for Johnna Knows Good Food, contributes this weeks Etiquette Tuesday story. She had such a difficult time working with Dealfind during the holidays, we decided to share her story in case you have had similar or opposite experiences with the company. We kick 2013 Etiquette Tuesday tips off with this read and […]
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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