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.
Time is money. Ever heard that phrase?? For me, this phrase carries many meanings outside the literal terms. If we set a time for dinner, let’s stick to it. You know where I’m going with this weeks Etiquette Tuesday: be on time. I touched on this many Etiquette Tuesday’s ago but I have to reiterate […]
I think everyone will agree with me when I say most of us, men and women alike, have at one point or another, struggled with weight. It is not surprising that according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), it was said that over two-thirds of adults in the United States are classified […]
In our fast-paced and busy world, restaurants that offer quick, convenient meals have become more commonplace than ever. The land down under is no exception. Fast food chains in Australia are definitely a growing trend. In the United States there are several well-known fast food chains– McDonalds, Arby’s, Burger King, Subway, and Kentucky Fried Chicken, […]
It’s no secret that Vann Ness/UDC lacks in the restaurant department. With neighboring ‘hoods, Woodley Park and Cleveland Park, the lackluster restaurant scene is kind of surprising for this neck of the woods. That’s one reason I was glad to see Schlotzsky’s move out and Acacia Bistro move into the upper Connecticut Avenue retail space. […]
The Pink Line Project and Chef Barton Seaver team up for Green: On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 6 pm-10 pm, Pink Line and Chef Seaver will host Cuisine Contra: Green is Delicious, featuring a cocktail reception and 3-course dinner with recipes provided by Chef Seaver. A portion of the proceeds will go to helping […]
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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