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.
How could I ever forget to address the children during Etiquette Tuesday?? Every week I talk about the proper conduct for adults during dinner time but I would be remiss to go another week without addressing the little ones during feasting time. Kids will be kids. You, of course, cannot apply the same standards to […]
DC Food Bloggers take over DC Food Bloggers take over Dupont Circle this month @ Casa Nonna. On December 1, 2010, from 6 pm-8 pm, the DC Food Bloggers will gather to talk about underground restaurants, new restaurants and the like. Cheers!
Village Vines: The newest to the dining deals craze. Village Vines members reserve tables at participating restaurants (*Vidalia, Co Co Sala, Bistro Bis, Sou’Wester and Restaurant 3, just to name a few) and a 30% discount is discreetly applied to your bill. Join here. The Capitol Dish: Every Friday, subscribers to The Capitol Dish receive at least […]
Attentive and cognizant service is always welcomed after a long day of work. But what if the service offers too much attention?? Thanks to Gansie of Endless Simmerfor this weeks Etiquette Tuesday. Ever been to a restaurant and the wait staff is overly accommodating?? I know this sounds odd since most of us desire vigilant […]
*This past weekend was eventful with the winner of Johnna Knows Good Food Giveaway to the Sugarloaf Festival. Tres Williams took home the prize of two complimentary tickets to the festival and was happy to report on all the flavorful cream cheeses, wine slushes and various exotic preservatives he tasted. More giveaways to come… *Next […]
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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