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 begins one of my fave months of the year. With a birthday looming and the best writer ever celebrating a birthday today (Happy Birthday @ArcheleJM !!), August absolutely rocks out. Recently, I got a taste of what Station 4 had in mind to celebrate the month of August. Today kicks off National Peach Month […]
Another secret about me: I rarely read cookbooks. They have to offer something I cannot rely on my trusty Google to provide. When the opportunity presented itself to get a copy of Gena Philibert-Ortega’s From the Family Kitchen, I was intrigued. The cookbook boasted a look into preserving family recipes. I am all about this! […]
Tequila shots! The District sky’s are clear, which means every outdoor patio, bar stool and the like will be filled with patrons. For those of you looking to kick things off with something new, 901 Restaurant & Bar is serving up Vida Tequila, which launched in the DC market last week. Vida Tequila is described as […]
Brunch Spotlight: La Sandia After a little retail therapy, it’s only right to have a few mimosas, which is probably why La Sandia launched their Sunday brunch in Tyson’s Corner. Every Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM, the restaurant is featuring a Mexican style menu with highlights such as traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros made with skillet […]
Last Monday night, I had the pleasure of visiting the Chinatown location of Ping Pong Dim Sum with my fiancé. The restaurant started a summer promotion last week that runs Monday through Wednesday where couples can go and order from a special date night menu that contains an ingredient with aphrodisiac qualities in every dish. […]
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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