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 are two places in the District that immediately come to mind when I have absolute down time to eat anywhere and on a budget: Alero and Ted’s Bulletin. Don’t judge me on Alero, I will soon enough share why I love this spot so much but for this week, I’ll share my Ted’s Bulletin […]
On November 14, 2012, the city’s culinary masters will take over the Ritz-Carlton for an evening of dining, cocktails and wine. The March of Dimes Annual Signature Chefs Auction is the common thread among these chefs reining from diverse backgrounds. The March of Dimes is devoted to life-saving research to help prevent birth defects, premature […]
This weekend the Walter E. Convention Center will be filled to capacity with the food industries top names, products & lovers of all things food for the 2012 Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show. I had the opportunity to give away tickets to the annual foodie extravaganza and am pleased to announce the winners of the […]
Have you ever fallen in love with a dish?? Well, I fell in love with pretty much every dish Acqua Al 2 had to offer. Tucked neatly on 8th Street SE, across from Eastern Market, Acqua reminds me of times spent in Europe streaming in and out of small cafes that lined the streets. Acqua Al […]
Brunch with girlfriends is fun. Brunch with girlfriends and unlimited mimosas is absolutely awesome. Urbana is one of my fave brunch destinations in the city with girlfriends because though you have to share the space with other patrons, it still manages give you the feeling of seclusion. With all the chatter swirling around the table, […]
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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