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.
TASTE OF GEORGETOWN The 19th annual Taste of Georgetown returns on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 11am-4pm with plenty o’ samples from 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, including a Wine, Ale and Spirits Tasting Pavilion, live entertainment, and more. ADULT SWIM Adult Swim is here! The weekly summer pool party is held every Sunday at the Capitol Skyline Hotel (10 I Street, SW, DC) and hosted […]
In just a little under a month, we will usher in another summer. The first thoughts that come to mind are chilled, BBQ’d and sun. This summer in between my various travels, I am looking for new ways to reinvent my 2012 summer memories. One way is to work on those thirst quenchers called cocktails. I […]
*Drinks on Me returns! When Johnna Knows Good Food began, I had a regular post entitled “Drinks on Me” which featured a recipe for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (*My first one was on Mojitos!). Today kicks off the return of this post that I definitely enjoy taste testing (*wink) and sharing. The post below was […]
I wouldn’t call myself a proclaimed health-nut but over the past couple of years, I have become more conscious about what I eat. I’m also still a true believer of the motto “Eat whatever you want, but do it in moderation.” Snacks have always been my weakness, including those in the chip category. Doritos and […]
Last week began with a bang: the official launch of 4Bitten Media. The newest venture of Mary Kong, Girl Meets Food, Lisa Shapiro, Dining in DC, Lauren DeSantis, The Capital Cooking Show and myself, has taken on a life of its own. We came together to offer branding opportunities to businesses through a broad range […]
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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