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.
Honestly, the first thought that comes to mind when I think of tapas is: not enough. Staying true to their original purpose, snacks/appetizers in Spanish cuisine, they are no more than 1-2 spoonfuls of food spread out on a small plate. For yours truly, this is appropriate when my appetite is not begging for more […]
RANDOM How often do you hear about a fruit juice and Hollywood coming together to make “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”? Well, that’s what happened when POM Wonderful decided to underwrite Morgan Spurlock’s movie, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. From the same director of Super Size Me, this movie explores product placement in advertising. FYI: […]
Etiquette Tuesday is my time to vent. Evidently my readers have taken on the same attitude and I am loving the incoming flow of stories over the past couple of weeks. This week comes a lesson that should not be taken lightly: service does not end until the last customer leaves. Now I understand: you’re […]
*It’s rare that I meet someone that cooks and I do not request a recipe. Anupy Singla is no exception. I was able to snag this Curried Chickpeas recipe from the best selling cookbook author which is not only simple to make but filled with tons of flavor. Rasa walla Kabuli Chana | Slow cooker […]
For years I thought I was the slow cooker queen, but I stand corrected. Anyone who can devote not only a full cookbook to not only the crock pot but to a particular cuisine should officially hold the title. That’s where Anupy Singla comes in with her slow cooker cookbook, The Indian Slow Cooker, focusing […]
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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