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.
March Madness is coming to a close which calls for a reason to celebrate (*that is if Duke wins!…;-) Drinks and food specials sounds like a plan. Social is hosting a night of food and drink specials for the NCAA Finals 2010 on Monday, April 5, 2010. Things kick off @ 7 pm and patrons […]
Love this time of year! This year it feels extra special and warm outside mostly because of the brutle winter the District experienced. The Cherry Blossoms are in full effect and new restaurants are blossoming around the District. Check it:>>>We hear there were a swarm of tourist checking out the Cherry Blossoms this weekend, hence […]
Happy Monday!! We know the exclamation points may be a lot on a Monday, but we figured we would put some excitement in the sluggishness that usually comes with the first day of the week. Happy hour is in order for the week. Lucky for Washingtonians, there’s always a drink special and usually something brand […]
Back on track. The past couple of weeks have ushered in a wealth of new information including new restaurants, better weather and some fascinating site seeing. Forgive us if you already have most of this information, but we had to share some of the good news even if it is late. Check it: >>> No […]
Easter’s here! We love this time of year…the weather’s the perfect temp, the cherry blossoms come out and outdoors dining is a must. Easter Sunday is this weekend and there will be plenty of restaurants celebrating. This week’s “Top Five” are ideas for your Easter feast (*that is unless you’re cooking up a feast in […]
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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