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.
Five ways to enjoy the sweltering heat and learn a little something while you’re at it…: PS7 Executive chef Peter Smith and his team have swapped out the white tablecloths for the red-checkered version for the Patio Picnic lunch. They tossed out the china and silver for colorful plastic plates and utensils. Offered daily at […]
1 bottle Eppa Superfruit Sangria ½ bottle Sparkling Cider 1 package of mixed frozen fruit Combine the Cider and Sangria in a large pitcher and give a slight stir. Add in the frozen fruit and serve immediately. *Johnna’s tip: Eppa Superfruit Sangria is fine by itself but a little fizz never hurt anything. Eppa’s SuperFruit […]
The summertime is one of the most relaxing times of the year. Warm temperatures, BBQ’s and plenty of time with good company fills the air. These relaxed conditions can bring on etiquette issues and one of which I have found has become quite incessant. This week’s etiquette tip focuses on: don’t bring the entourage…unless they’re […]
Learn how to drink whiskey properly: Smith Commons Dining Room & Public House invites you to an evening where bourbon and rye will be on everyone’s lips. Tom Bulliet, founder of the award-winning Kentucky distillery Bulliet Bourbon, and Master of Whiskey Ewan Morgan, will join Smith Commons for a special tasting and intimate conversation all about […]
Masa 14 just gave me another reason to head up to the roof. Brunch is the affair of the weekend in DC, everybody has some plans lined up. It often seems like everyone’s plans lead them to Masa 14’s brunch which is why I have been unlucky in my reservation goals here for Saturday/Sunday brunch. Naturally, […]
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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