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.
There’s a new unlimited brunch in town and it’s at Zengo. Recently, I visited the Chinatown restaurant on a weekend, which is quite unusual since I try to avoid Downtown DC on the weekends. The new $35 unlimited brunch tapas and flavored mimosa’s sparked my interest. The new brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday […]
2 oz. Catoctin Creek 515 .5 oz. Magic Lime Bar Syrup 1 oz Cherry Yuzu Bar Syrup 1 Lime Half Seltzer with a Lime Twist Magic Lime Bar Syrup 2 cup Fresh Lime Juice 225 grams Sugar 2 ea Lime Zest Bring one cup of lime juice and sugar to a simmer. Remove from heat […]
The chefs at Kaz Sushi Bistro create the impromptu 8 course menu featuring unique dishes (6 original small dishes, sushi & dessert) for $85 and up (Reservations Recommended). In Japanese cuisine, tasting menus are called omakase which traditionally, the chef designs the menu for you, based on the very best ingredients available. Kaz Sushi Bistro is one of DC’s most popular […]
Whether you feel like cooking a little or cooking nothing at all, this roundup has a full list of how/where to get your Turkey Day fixings without all the cleanup. Hill Country BBQ is taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving To Go through November 16th. Pre-ordered turkeys, traditional sides and homemade desserts can be picked up from […]
Sometimes I forget that food does not have to run me a days check worth and am reminded of this when I visit a spot like Roti. Lunchtime in NOMA has evolved and now is the home of Roti, the Mediterranean Grill that’s fast but good. Roti is an example of fast food that can […]
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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