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.
What to do the weekend before the Fourth of July? Sangria and more sangria. El Centro gives guests four good reasons to skip the floor level outdoor seating and make their way to the penthouse level for sangria: 1. El Centro is offering guests 1/2 priced Carafes every Sunday and rooftop dining from 5 pm […]
It’s not very often that I attend an event where I feel as though I have been transported to another space and time. From the moment I landed at the International Ferralle Exhibition at the Wook & Lattuada Gallery in New York, I knew that I was in for a special treat. Ferrarelle, the renowned […]
Occasionally, my readers will submit reviews of restaurants they visit and this month I decided to share what one reader had to say about The Hamilton, one of my fave new restaurants. Just some quick and dirty notes about The Hamilton: Getting In I went yesterday for the 12:30 show with Jacques Johnson. Booking the […]
Last Tuesday, organic chocolate crafters, Taza Chocolate, teamed up with Oyamel Cocina Mexicana to debut a new summer cocktail and share a bit about their new holiday line. Guests at the reception could enjoy a cool class of “High Tea”, a spiked chamomile tea flavored with honey syrup, lemon juice, and chocolate-infused ice cubes. Guests […]
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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