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.
It’s been about two years since my first trip to Asia. Long overdue. For my first trip over, I decided I should cover the largest territory first, which would be China. India runs a close second, but I decided that trip would be reserved for my third or fourth trip over to Asia. The next […]
Conversations with friends. My friends are truly the inspiration of a lot of my Etiquette Tuesday post. Now don’t get me wrong, these are some of the most polished individuals you will ever meet but everyone can use a little dusting off in the proper dining rules. This one took the cake on laughter and […]
Happy Monday!! Ridiculous how much time has passed since my last Happy Monday (*happy hour spot of the week) post has passed. It has been hectic as you can see from the looks of things (*;-) New site, new look, new aspirations. That is what the second half of 2010 stands for in the world of JKGF. […]
Tired. The past couple of weeks have been the most chaotic of my life! Slowing down seems like so much fun right now. For some reason, the wheels will not seem to slow down, however, and I’m about to hit the road again…*rolls eye*. Traveling has been the focal point…first to a quick beach getaway […]
>>>The Fourth leaves room for all to indulge in all the hot dogs, burgers and beer one can consume at any given moment. Now its time to get back to business, healthy business, that is…The Summer Harvest Festival has perfect timing. This weekend Healthy Solutions, Washington Parks and People Riverside Center will host the first […]
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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