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.
Sorry I have to be the one to say it, but many food events are also a time to network. Besides trying the elegant dishes and toasting some of the best libations in the world, there is something to be said about why everyone seems to have those business cards handy. This Etiquette Tuesday focuses […]
1 cup quinoa (*cook according to package directions) ½ cup green peas (*Frozen) ½ cup red onions (diced) Salt & Pepper (*to taste) 2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1 egg Olive Oil Hollandaise Sauce (*for garnish) (*Packet can be found at your local grocery store or you can make from scratch using this recipe […]
The loud talker. Everybody has one…that person that uses their outside voice on the inside at all times. I recently visited a restaurant with a friend who is always awesome company but does not have discretion in using that inside voice. I even tried to whisper/lower my tone so they would get the hint to […]
Ever invited someone to an event and realize how much of mistake you made?? Yeah, well, I thought I had pretty much weeded out those friends who were either: picky eaters, bad at holding their liquor and/or are totally antisocial. Do not get me wrong, I still love them with all their quirky traits but […]
New summer, new happy hours. The DC Food Bloggers will take their monthly happy hours to Vento in Dupont Circle (*Hosted by GoGastronomy and Thrifty DC Cook). Excellent choice. After taking a few friends here for a girls night out and receiving rave reviews for my recommendation, I’m curious to see what it’s like for happy […]
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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