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.
What are the benefits of leaving flour out of your brownies? You’ll have fudgy, smooth, lump-free chocolate delights that will have friends wondering what your secret is. When you use cornstarch instead of flour, you’re using the preferred thickener in puddings and custards, so your brownies will be naturally moist and consistent in texture. As […]
I love my readers. They honestly inspire me to eat more, write more and see more in the food world. One of my readers recently shared their experience at a local eatery that I have raved about since I tasted my first milkshake at this spot. As an old friend of mines used to say […]
The Modern Gentlemen Series comes to Bibiana this Fall. The four-part series begins October and runs through November on Saturdays. Participants will learn about cigars and whisky, craft beers and deft grilling, cocktails and bespoke tailoring. Additionally, participants will learn carving, champagne sabering and the art of a classic shave. The Series is based on Jason Tesauro’s book, The MODERN […]
Back where it all started. The DC Food Blogger’s take over Poste next Wednesday for cocktails, snacks and restaurant review convo’s. This month is really special for the group because this marks the 1st Anniversary of the DC Food Blogger Happy Hour. Woohoo! Over the past year, it’s been a pleasure chatting, exchanging cute biz […]
DC is honest. No kidding. Check it out here, the nations capitol scored 93% as one of the most honest cities according to a survey conducted by Honest Tea. Morton’s Steakhouse and Mondavi will come together on October 7, 2010 to host a wine dinner and charity auction at the Charles Krug Winery Carriage House […]
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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