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.
For the past couple of years I had heard about a spot in D.C. that sells the alleged best Cuban in this area. A few nights ago, I confirmed the rumor was true. Now I know it is hard for you to wrap your head around the idea of the best Cuban coming out of […]
Ever seen this? You attend/host an event where the guest list is either non-transferable or the event is obviously for a small, intimate crowd. The kicker comes in when one of the guests brings another guest that was not only not invited, but should not have been invited. You know these people who should not […]
In a city where the restaurant industry thrives on diversity, it always amazes me that there so few soul food restaurants. Coming from Harlem and living in North Carolina, my body is accustomed to all things comfort and soulful i.e. soul food. After receiving a Palm Sunday afternoon invite to visit a spot on Florida […]
Multiple reasons and dining options to eat outdoors this season: 901 Restaurant and Bar – Penn Quarter Hours: Regular Business Hours, Weather Permitting Seating Capacity: 55 people For more information, click here or call 202.524.4433 Highlights: Largest sidewalk patio in Penn Quarter; two daily happy hours (5-7:30pm & 10pm-midnight BRIO Tuscan Grille – Rockville Hours: […]
If you are like me, you don’t like to taste the sugar in your desserts and pastries. When I can taste the sugar, I call it sugar-shoving, as in the sugar is shoved in my face and I am left with a feeling of guilt for consuming too much. Thanks to owner Alexander Petrossian, you […]
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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