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.
2-3 tbsp. olive oil 1 package of prosciutto 3 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped) 1 shallot (finely chopped) 2 ½ tsp. fresh thyme (*Add an additional tsp. to this if you would like to use as a garnish) 1 container of Philadelphia Cream for Cooking ½ cup frozen green peas 1 lb. linguine Salt (to […]
Ever been out with someone who is simply a bad tipper? Now I have discussed the other side of tipping, it is a kind gesture on the part of the customer to show appreciation for the good (*key word: good) service. On the flip side, if the server does their part, then it behooves the […]
Every big city in the country has an impressive selection of restaurants —whether it’s Chicago’s experimental scene or New York’s ultra-fancy supper clubs, metropolitan areas have traditionally been the best places to find high-end cuisine. But many diners ignore the Midwest, what’s usually known as “flyover country” for folks on the coasts. But through small […]
*Article Contributed by Tim Eyre Are you what you eat? I never used to think so. I liked to think that I was unique, with an individual blend of moods and character traits that were completely unrelated to my environment, my diet, or my genetic background. I was inventing myself as I went along, and […]
Thanks to Girl Meets Food for this one. I’ll get straight to the point: wait your turn. Check the scenario: You’re at a crowded bar, you see your friend at the front of the line, you feel that #win sensation because now instead of a 20 minute wait, you could be sipping that Gin and […]
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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