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.
As the New Year rang in, I was quoted saying “out with the old, in with the new” except where it comes to my giveaways. Being a lover of giving, I end my first week back from vacation with a giveaway. If you read the blog, then you know how I feel about sweets except when […]
It’s no secret that the 14th and U street corridor are my favorite part of the District so finding a new reason to frequent the area is always a bonus. El Centro D.F. joined the 14th street corridor last year and has quickly become one of the top happy hour destinations in the city. Three levels make […]
Before I set out on my two vacation, I had the pleasure of visiting The Jefferson Hotel. Writing an Etiquette post every Tuesday has made me more aware of my dining etiquette and entering The Jefferson took this heightened sensitivity to a new level. The Jefferson is a veteran in the DC accommodation world. Rooms […]
Happy New Year! JKGF is back from a much needed vacation that was long overdue. I have been eating carelessly and allowing my kitchen to collect dust. While I was on a bit of a hiatus, my mind was wandering in and out of what I want this year for the blog. Of course, Etiquette […]
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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