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.
The Metropolitan Cooking Show: Cooking Demos, Wine Pairings and chatting with Paula Deen and/or Rachel Ray. Enough said. Details: At the Washington Convention Center, November 13 (10 am- 7 pm) & 14 (10 am- 5 pm), Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Oysters Four Ways: The Chef’s at Addie’s on Rockville Pike will roast, […]
The last time I visited Bond 45 on the National Harbor, it felt like Thanksgiving. There were mounds of hearty side dishes, salads, appetizers and chocolate mousse served in metal tubs…it was bliss. For a foodie, leaving a restaurant not only full but overly satisfied is the start/end of a goodnight. These were my exact […]
1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. garlic (minced) 1/4 cup diced onions 2/3 cup diced carrots 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 2/3 cup corn 2/3 cup chopped broccoli 2/3 cup of milk and heavy cream, whisked together 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 cup of Italian mix cheese […]
Less is more. Ever heard that phrase before? Well, this should be applied to condiments used at the table. Adding excessive amounts of ketchup, mustard, salt etc. on your food is simply bad dining etiquette. Now I know the first thought in your head is “It’s my food, I can do what I want with […]
This place has been on my mind since the first time I visited. Sucks on my part that what attracted me to Kellari Taverna was a free bottle of champagne but there’s no need to dabble in regrets. The service in addition to the aromatic Greek flavors flowing from the bustling kitchen, made the night stick […]
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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