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 “Top Chef”-style competition will be held at the Stratford University, Falls Church Campus this Friday (*tomorrow, eek!). Contest Details: Eight teams of two, consisting of one culinary and one baking/pastry student. Each student team will be given the same core ingredients to use to develop a unique dish for the competition. A panel […]
Uggghhh, I hated chemistry and physics in high school. If food were not involved in this whole operation, I would have dismissed the idea a long time ago. The International Spy Museum is taking me back to school tonight with an evening of entertaining and informative presentations on the specific gravity, surface area and pH Levels for creating the […]
This week’s Etiquette Tuesday goes hand in hand with a prior post entitled “How to Divide?” One of my loyal readers made a special request on this week’s etiquette tip. Let me lay out the scenario and then we can go from there: You go out to dinner with two friends. Maybe dinner is planned, […]
It’s here: Fall. A couple of October activities to look forward to as the leaves change color…: >Oktobeerfest is back. Neighborhood Restaurant Group (*You know the folks behind Evening Star Cafe and Tallula in Northern, VA) is hosting its Fourth Annual “Oktobeerfest” on October 9, 2010 from 12 pm to 5 pm. Think close to 30 […]
>>>Until September 30th, Sanctuary T will be hosting a tea-inspired recipe contest. The grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Sanctuary T Shop and have their winning recipe featured on their site. The runner-up will win a free bottle of T-Dust Seasoning and a 2 oz. tin of tea of their choice. More contest […]
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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