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.
TODAY Mardi Gras season is upon us: Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board and Cajunator are teaming up to celebrate Mardi Gras in Washington, D.C. with a free oyster po-boy giveaway. All patrons purchasing gumbo or red beans and rice receive a free ½ oyster po-boy and Mardi Gras beads. Today from 11am – 1pm […]
Entering The Jefferson Hotel commands an heir of grace and classic sophistication. Careful to pull out my best attire for the occasion, I ventured in yet again for a night with three of my fave food bloggers and one beloved food connoisseur. This time the visit was not to learn the proper etiquette on tea […]
I am a bit of a fire. I mean, my girlfriend is constantly complaining about how much I eat. However what she doesn’t realize is that although I eat mountains of food – because I eat the right foods I never put on fat. Obviously I have a cheat day now and again (come on, […]
A few Etiquette posts ago I spoke on the issue of etiquette in business travel. This week I turn to basic office etiquette, specifically where there is food involved. Scenario: You just get in the office with the hot and freshly made breakfast sandwich you’ve been craving since your alarm sounded off that morning. You […]
Being a non-baker always makes for an interesting conversation when talking to passionate bakers. I’m usually intrigued by the fact that they do not equate this style of cooking with a high school chemistry lab, which was a less than favorable period of my teenage years. Open to exploring this area of cooking, I welcomed […]
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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