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.
1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup grated parmesean cheese 1/3 cup shaved parmesean cheese (for garnish) 3 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. anchovy paste 1-2 anchovies (for garnish) 3 tbsp. olive oil (*or more if you want more liquid) Fresh black pepper 3 cups freshly chopped romaine lettuce Croutons: 3 slices Italian bread (*or more, […]
Traditional? Michel– The Cupid dinner special includes Oysters (*Hmm, liking this aphrodesiac selection…), butter poached lobster with beets and vanilla emulsion, Filet Mignon with red bell pepper sauce and chocolate hearts filled with rose flavored mousse. $95 per person. Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro– For $95 per person, couples will feast on braised veal sweetbreads, butter […]
Scenario: You walk up to the bar, order a glass of pinot gris (*pinot grigio) and the bartender turns to fulfill your order. He/she realizes that the pinot gris is low, they pour it in your glass anyhow, proceed to open another bottle of pinot gris (*same brand/company) topping your glass off with this bottle. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Ok, […]
Have a coffee addiction and like takeout?? Yes? Well, this is the giveaway for you. First, I want to know what is the max amount of coffee that you consumed in one day? Second, comment with your answer under this post or via Twitter (@jknowsgoodfood) and you are automatically entered to win a $25 gift […]
Buddha Bar– Offering a prix-fixe Chinese New Year dinner from February 3-17, 2011. Honey Soy Roasted Peking Duck and Chilled Mango Soup line the menu, among others, for $75 with a complimentary Asia’Tini. Chinatown Coffee Company– The coffee shop is celebrating on Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 2 pm to close (*Same day as DC’s […]
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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