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.
Cherry Blossom Picks Though the Cherry Blossoms peaked a little early this year (*and naturally I missed the picturesque moment of the year), there are still specials around the city celebrating the 100 year old annual festival. One restaurant is featuring a combination I would not have thought of in a hundred years: bourbon and […]
During my freshmen year of college this guy asked me to go on a date. Excited I accepted, not only anticipating a free meal in transit, but I had grown to kind of crush on this guy. We head out for a night on the town after I begged my roomie to get her guy […]
Top 10 Must-Try Foods from Around the World Are you on the hunt for the world’s greatest steak, the finest ice cream or the perfect pizza? Take a look at our culinary bucket-list for inspiration on where to find the best foods on the planet (savvytravelers.com). Time to cash in those American Airlines points. Hamburger […]
The phrase never judge a book by its cover stands true when you think about Kababji Grill. From the outside, its easy to pass this place in the bustling Dupont neighborhood and think of it as a fast food carryout spot. Far from fast food and there is no carry out furniture in these parts. […]
For the past four months I have been here, there and everywhere and you know I took pictures of the food. I had to share with you my food adventures and why I have been in and out Reagan National like I live there. Oklahoma City Beginning with Oklahoma City, I had the opportunity to […]
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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