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.
Recently I had the pleasure of attending one of my favorite gatherings: the informal food gathering. No expectations, no uptight conversation necessary, just plan ol’ fun. There is, however, the expectation that everyone has clean hands as they pass and touch the items on the table. At the very least, I am hoping you at […]
1. So big day this Saturday, June 9: The race for the Triple Crown! Food and drinks are in order. The Light Horse Restaurant will have live music starting right after the race, $5 Belmont Breezes all day long, $4 for any of their Belgian Trippels and $4 Crown Royal drinks. Order a “Triple Crown” and […]
Continuing on my journey to Rhode Island, I had to share Fire & Ice with you. Providence, Rhode Island is really not the snooze fest that everyone tends to assume. They have some restaurant concepts that the District should adopt ASAP. Fire & Ice is one of those places. With six locations, it has become a […]
Inspired by the American Lamb Board’s takeover of Eastern Market, I decided this week’s food/recipe focus should be on the use of lamb. Lamb is often pigeonholed into seared lamb chops or roasted lamb where there are so many creative ways to use it. Stepping outside of the box was the name of the game […]
What is the most common question I get asked as a food blogger? Besides how do I eat all of this food and maintain a healthy weight, there is the undying question of “can I come with you to these events??” Though my list of dates continues to grow each day there’s a particular plus one […]
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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