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.
This week’s tip is a quickie. Most people know this, but I often forget: Place the napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down. It’s a simple dining tip but sometimes becomes confusing: should I put it in my lap when the bread comes? when the food comes? or as soon as I […]
The first time I visited Carmine’s was with Mum and she just raved about this place. She talked about the calamari and the spaghetti and the portions. Of course, the thought of large portions of not only food, but good food, raised my antenna to the ceiling. I had to go. Unfortunately for me, the next […]
Just one of the many reasons I am encouraged to live in my kitchen is NEW cookware! Thanks to CSN Stores for these nifty looking skillets from Rachel Ray Cookware. I decided they needed some heat on their bottoms so a skillet meal was in order…Blue Cheese Meatballs anyone?! Tools: 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil […]
Want to expand your knowledge of healthier eating? The impact of healthier foods on the planet and you?? Well I have the tickets to an event that will help you on your journey toward discovery. Mark Bittman, the New York Times food columnist, will be visiting Sixth & I on October 5th to speak about […]
There are no doggy bags at a reception. Again, I repeat there are NO doggy bags at a reception. Thanks to a fellow foodie for this week’s Etiquette Tuesday tip. Thought I honestly would never have to go here but duty calls…It is inappropriate to smuggle the cocktail shrimp in your purse. Point blank. This does […]
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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