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.
One of my loyal readers had a helluva guest during the Thanksgiving holidays because my reader had about 10 tips in one post for Etiquette Tuesday. I decided to space them out because some of these need some special attention beginning with the intrusive visitor. As a cook that truly owns her kitchen, I do […]
The holidays are here and many will be making their annual treks to the malls for plenty o’ shopping. Since the mall scene can be a bit dry when it comes to food, I gathered up a quick list of spots to grab a bite without breaking up your shopping tour. Harry’s Smokehouse: Often overlooked […]
Never judge a book by it’s cover. So cliche, but this was my exact thought immediately after leaving Fiola. From the outside looking in, Fiola can be a bit intimidating for the casual diner. You would think you can only enter unless you are a card carrying member of one of those members-only clubs in […]
“On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…$50 to Chix in DC!” Why I start on the 9th day, well that’s where I come in on the song that is now renamed the “12 Days of Christmas with DC Food Bloggers”. For the next 12 days, me and DC area […]
This year I have been a little Oprah in my own right…trying to give away everything. This time I am giving away a gift card to my favorite lunchtime spot in the District. Actually, this is my fave go-to lunch and dinner spot in the District because its 1.) fast, 2.) casual and 3.) of […]
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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