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.
When someone asks me what my favorite drink is there’s no hesitation or pondering, coffee is without a doubt the drink for me. Whether I’m out and about or at home, every morning at around 11 o’clock coffee is brewed or purchased and sit back, relax and enjoy every last drop. I always order the […]
It’s rare that I get nervous about happy hour, it’s the best time of day! That is until I become the host of the show which is what will happen in a little over a week. Lucky for me, I was able to team up with Girl Meets Food for May’s DC Food Blogger Happy […]
Bombay Club– Bottomless Champagne Brunch for $35 Taberna del Alabardero– Easter Brunch for $39 and $19 for Children under 12 Odyssey Cruises– Easter Bunny cameo, live entertainment and a buffet style brunch for $69.90 and $34.95 for Children ages 3-11 Seasons 52– Easter Brunch for $100 including champagne and mimosas The Mason Inn– Unlimited brunch […]
There’s nothing like free advertising. If you run a business, then you know the importance of someone remembering your name (*in a good way…) when they refer someone to your services. It also does not hurt when they remember your name because they saw it attached to a magnet, which is why our next giveaway is […]
Freebies: MiO, a new revolutionary liquid water enhancer, has hit the shelves and to celebrate MiO rep’s will be handing out FREE samples at the weekly food truck gathering at Farragut Square tommorrow. Sounds like the perfect end to a Spring week: thirst quencher and tasty bites…I’m on it. The Where: Farragut Square, 17th 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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