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.
Thanks to Celebrity Chef Ted Reader for this weeks Etiquette tips. Chef Reader has developed a list of tips for good BBQ party etiquette that if followed, will help you get invited back to the next party… When you’re a guest at a BBQ Party: Don’t Touch the Grill: This is the domain of the […]
La Sandia’s happy hour set off a lightbulb in my head: I have to start sharing these budget friendly deals I come across each week. La Sandia’s Hora Feliz features $19 Pitchers of Sangria (serves five people or two people could have a real good time depending on how much you drink…). Honorable mentions include […]
On Thursday, July 5, 2012, upscale sandwich and salad crafters Taylor Gourmet opened their fifth location joining the Dupont Circle neighborhood in the DC Metro area. The Dupont Circle location sits on the corner of 19th and M Streets NW. That night, its walls were packed with fans of the gourmet hoagie shop and adorned […]
As unbelievable as it may seem, Baltimore has been on my list of places to visit for months. Located about 45 miles outside of DC, I have always been curious to see what the Harbor really has to offer. The opportunity presented itself when Girl Meets Food and Dining in DC decided it was time […]
The beginning of summer means the Summer Fancy Food Show. Rows and rows of products, mostly food products, that will soon hit the shelves (or sold online) and the food trade is all there to try it. This year I made my rounds twice and needless to say I had to share with you guys. […]
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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