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.
Lounging around the bar. Good times, fun conversation and…irritating for the person behind you waiting to place their order. Typically, when you go to a bar or a restaurant bar/lounge, you are there to get your drink on and enjoy your company. There is usually a ratio of 2 to 3 bartenders up against 15-20 […]
Happy Monday!! The irony of this week’s happy hour posts is that we do not want to see another ounce of liqueur for at least a good week or so. Why?? Well after spending the last three days on an all-inclusive vacay, we have had our share of Jamaican Rum and the like. Detox is […]
Crepes. Our new obsession. It was only fitting that we finally made a trip to Paris after all these years. Now in the past we would see crepes on various breakfast menus and simply disregard them as thin pancakes that we would rather not take a chance on trying. Well today our views have taken […]
Ole! Yup, you know what it is…Cinco de Mayo. The day of drinking tequila and celebrations around the city. Today’s Top Five is dedicated to the places to make Cinco de Mayo a celebration to remember. Check it: >>>Social is celebrating with $5 Margaritas Sociales or $25 pitchers. To soak up all the alcohol, the […]
Lunch deals are taking over the District. Check out the newest deals for the midday bite: >>>Oya’s $10 “To Go” Lunch in a Bag- For 10 bucks, patrons can choose from (1) sushi, entrée salad or sandwich (2) Oya adds Artisan Chips or seaweed salad and edamame with sushi and (3) a sweet treat. We […]
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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