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.
At first glance, Colman’s Mustard, looks like, well, mustard. Opening the 3.5 oz. jar broadens your perspective of the deep yellow condiment typically overshadowed by its food pairing. The first taste of Colman’s Original English Mustard felt like the first time I saw Dirty Dancing and Patrick Swayze stated “Nobody puts Baby in the Corner”. […]
UPDATED DECEMBER 17, 2012: The winner of our GrubWithUs giveaway (below) is…drum roll, please…Nae! Congratulations to Nae who will receive a $50 credit to try out GrubWithUs DC with the group of her choice via Johnna Knows Good Food. Stay tuned for more giveaways in the New Year, Cheers! Despite the many pics you see […]
Congratulations to Andrew H who has won the last giveaway of Johnna Knows Good Food week-long Five Year celebration! He will receive a $75 gift card from Zengo in Washington, DC for his entry into our contest where we asked readers to share what they would like to see more of on Johnna Knows Good Food. […]
There’s a new kid in town taking up the space formerly filled with ACKC chocolates. The Drafting Table opened its doors on October 4, so it’s not brand new to the neighborhood, but it is the newest spot in this area of 14th street. The restaurant brings the sports bar/restaurant appeal to the area with […]
Thank you to all who participated in last week’s giveaways! Today I announce the winners to wrap up a weeklong celebration…Drum roll, please…: Day 1. Gerry P will receive a $50 gift card to Hill Country BBQ Market. Day 2. Mitra will receive a complimentary Lobster Dinner @ Legal Sea Foods. Day 3. Jess H […]
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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