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 that time again. The first Wednesday of the month (*next Wednesday, June 2, 2010). This time I am proud to say that I will (*kind of) lead the show. Alongside Mary of Girl Meets Food, I will host the June Food Blogger Happy Hour @ ADC rooftop deck. Located at the top of the […]
Out and About… >>>SoundBites integrates food, music and charity. This Sunday, the 9:30 Club will be filled with all things benefiting DC Central Kitchen. The tickets are $30 and will not only profit DC Central Kitchen but guests will taste specialities from 18 area restaurants and caterers. Signature dishes from such places as Masa 14, […]
“Merci, Merci!” I got pretty used to saying thank you in French when I was in Paris and when it was time to come back I actually said this to my American taxi driver as I was getting out. Through the years I have traveled to many French influenced places but nothing matches up to […]
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Computer desk. We need a new workspace. Sitting on our couch with a pillow as the base for our computer has gotten old. We are now ready for some upgrades. Of course, when we shop for one thing we get distracted by another. How computer desk shopping turned into searching through kitchen appliances is beyond […]
This and that: >>>Whole Foods Friendship Heights opens today!- We had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek last night and we cannot wait to get our first validation stamp (*Yup, there is parking and you get one-hour validation when you shop @ the store). The aisles are huge, plenty of new concepts and the […]
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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