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.
A part of writing about food is clearly visiting tons of restaurants. For myself and many other food bloggers, sometimes these restaurant visits are due to personal invites from the restaurants. These media/food events can last anywhere from one hour to three hours depending on what type of event it is and on this Etiquette […]
New Ways to Brunch (& Lunch) J&G Steakhouse Style Series: This Saturday, October 22, 2011 (*11:30 am), the restaurant will pair with Urban Chic to host “Chic While Showing”. The show will feature ways to toss the boring maternity look for more stylish trends for the expecting mom. The two-course brunch is $30 and […]
Honesty is the best policy and that’s why I have to tell you there are some places that I might not have set foot in had it not been for a media event. This can work to my advantage in some instances where the restaurant really is that bad and I should have never set […]
Last week, I shared my personal list of Saturday brunches, this week I bring to you my personal list of unlimited mimosa spots. For those that love the free flow of champagne or Bloody Mary’s during brunch, this list should be printed out and tapped to the fridge. Again, if you have any suggestions simply […]
In conjunction with the launch of Seamless CRAVED Restaurant Awards, Johnna Knows Good Food has a new giveaway. First things first: What are the CRAVED Restaurant Awards? This is an awards program which allows you to honor the Seamless restaurants that participate in the online ordering service. Nominations begin on October 9- October 15. Voting begins […]
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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