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.
A few places to toast in the New Year in the District: Cuba Libre: A pre-fixe menu is available for $90 with limited reservations for 9 pm and 9:30 pm. Late diners will be able to keep their reserved table throughout the evening which works to their advantage once the entertainment begins at 11 PM. Salsa, […]
You may have learnt how to cook from your mom; you may have ensured many a scrape, cut and burn as you found your way around the kitchen; and you may be something of an expert in tossing together ingredients and coming up with your own recipes. However, if you aspire to become a chef, […]
Graffiato opens in Spring 2011. The Washington area Italian feast continues with this venture from former Top Chef Contestant Chef Mike Isabella. The restaurant will be located at 707 6th street, NW. Smith Commons Dining Room and Public House will open on December 21, 2010 @ 1245 H street, NE. Opening in the H street corridor, […]
It’s the season of giving, so let’s go. Here are a couple of great causes to lend a helping hand: 1. The world’s first food rescue organization, City Harvest, is holding a donation drive. City Harvest collects excess food from various venues in the food industry including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers and farms. The food is delivered […]
Bond 45 National Harbor– The Fravoli. Probably the largest fried ravioli you will see in your life stuffed with stracchino and mozzarella cheeses then garnished with prosciutto de Parma. This should honestly be the new therapy drug, it helped to ease all my troubles of the day. Citronelle– Mushroom Cigars. Chef Michel Richard has one of those cuisine teams where they […]
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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