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.
Portland, Maine, affectionately known as “The Other Portland” has become something of a dining mecca, and I’m so thankful that I live only a few hours away so that I can periodically check in and see what all the fuss is about. According to some sources, the small city of Portland, Maine has more dining […]
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month which pays tribute to the history and culture associated with the African Diaspora. In homage to the month, I wanted to spotlight Chef Jeff Henderson, named the first African American Chef de Cuisine at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and executive chef at Café Bellagio. Chef Henderson, […]
Nothing spoils my senses more than bad food and bad wine. This might seem like a problem that you would not often run into but it is all too common in the cuisine world. Recently I visited a restaurant where I ordered a glass of red and the bottle had clearly been purchased from CVS […]
An Ice Bar in DC. Finally. The Donovan House has converted its posh rooftop pool area into a winter wonderland with a Winter Ice Bar. The bar will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 pm- 10 pm and patrons can warm up with the outdoor fire pits. The Brown Bag opens with […]
Restaurant week is not over and the from the looks of things, it will not end anytime soon for Buddha Bar. The Mass. Ave. restaurant will feature a prix fixe menu for $20.11 year-round. Menu items include Miso Soup, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Korean BBQ Sandwich’s and Japanese Sea Bass Tacos. This is good news for […]
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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