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.
There are few places in the District with the authentic flare of Taberna del Alabardero. Spanish cuisine in a class of its own and a decor to match: detailed attention to color patterns but simple enough to remind patrons of afternoons spent in Cordoba. There’s something you should know before I continue this review…my other […]
It’s that time of year to step outside yourself and transform into your favorite alter-ego. Halloween. Washington, D.C. is the place to be during this time of the year because almost everyone is competing to see who can snag the best costume prize. If you have not found a place to show off your […]
Some of the top business deals are struck over lunch and dinner. Take for example one of the top headlines of the week: Steve Jobs Pings Mark Zuckerberg for dinner. This dinner could have essentially led to a billion dollar deal which will effect over 1 billion Apple and Facebook users. Knowing the differences between […]
1. B. Smith’s– Oldie but goodie of the District that features a Fall menu reminiscent of time spent in the Bayou. Stick with the fried chicken livers and the Bourbon St. Bread Pudding. Superb. 2. Restaurant Ris– Just because the weather is pushing us indoors does not mean we should miss out on people watching […]
Last night I did something I have not done in a long time: watch TV. When it’s warm, I stay glued to outdoor activities…when it’s cold, I am glued to the TV. My guilty pleasure (*The Real Housewives of Atlanta) inspired this weeks Etiquette Tuesday. That’s the thing about reality tv…it gives false impressions of […]
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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