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.
During Thanksgiving Etiquette I discussed the bad manners associated with reaching across the table for a dish versus waiting for someone to pass the plate around the table. This Etiquette Tuesday, I discuss the general rudeness associated with reaching over to your neighbor’s plate. Thanks to Mango & Tomato for this weeks Etiquette Tip: keep […]
After living in the District for over 10 years, I have watched the food scene blossom into all the food I ever wanted, which is why I almost never need to leave the city limits to fill a void. There has been a void, however, that needed some serious filling and is the reason why […]
December 9th ring a bell?? Well nine days ago, I asked you to shoot over the name of a food personality, i.e. TV, food blogger, food columnist and the like, whom you would shake a tail feather with to take home the prize of $50 to spend at Chix DC. As the old song goes […]
NEW J&G Steakhouse has a new lunch menu for those on the go. The JG2GO is the typical lunch selections with J&G quality that you can pick up at the wine bar or by using their “15 minutes free” parking spot (*located on the curb in front of J&G patio) that you can use while […]
Although we are experiencing some challenges economically, this should not hinder us from enjoying everything that life has to offer. This includes having the pleasure of sharing good food with the people that matters to us. Something you need to take note of is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to serve an […]
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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