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.
This and That:>>>FREE $$$– *smiles* This is a phrase seldomly used today. California Tortilla is changing that with the Found Money Fiesta. Today hundreds of $1 bills have been placed around the greater Washington, DC area for consumers to purchase the $5 Fiesta Combo (*includes small burrito, pico de gallo salsa and tortilla chips). The […]
Easy Tofu Stir Fry1 (12 oz.) bag of mixed vegetables for stir fry1 (14 oz.) pkg. firm tofu (cut into 1″ pieces)1 tbsp. olive oil3/4 cup stir fry sauce (*can be found at your local grocery store)1 cup cooked riceIn a skillet, add the olive oil and bring to medium-high heat. Add in the vegetables […]
This week’s Etiquette tip does not mean you have to rearrange your whole wardrobe but let’s just say, you should put a few pieces aside for various restaurant settings. It is rare to find a restaurant today that still requires the bow tie and formal dress wear, but they are still prevalent. In the District, […]
Spring is here!! Spring is here!! Well, almost, but there’s plenty to look forward to now that it’s close. Check it:>>>Cherry Cocktails- If you blog about anything in the District, you would be remiss not to mention the Cherry Blossom Festival during this time of the year (*The plantings of the cherry blossom trees originated […]
Superstar!! Johnna Knows Good Food is making waves, headlines and all the rest. We have been away for awhile but we have been Tweeting (*Follow us @jknowsgoodfood) along the way about anything new and exciting we have heard about in the DMV and beyond. While we have been away, this time has not been 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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