Author Archive: Johnna

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.

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Free Money & Are You On the List??
[ 0 ] March 11, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Free Money & Are You On the List??

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 […]

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Recipe: Easy Tofu Stir Fry
[ 0 ] March 11, 2010 |

Recipe: Easy Tofu Stir Fry

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 […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: To Wear or Not to Wear?
[ 0 ] March 9, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: To Wear or Not to Wear?

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, […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Spring!
[ 0 ] March 9, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Spring!

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 […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Internationally (Well, Locally…) Known!
[ 5 ] March 6, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Internationally (Well, Locally…) Known!

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 […]

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