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.
As Black History Month comes to an end, we spent some time reflecting on the various historic Black owned restaurants in the District. Sure everyone knows the staples, Ben’s Chili Bowl and Ooh’s and Aah’s of U street but we wanted to showcase a restaurant that is somewhat of an unsung hero. Just on the […]
Low Fat Baked Potato Soup4 large russet potatoes2 tsp. salt4 slices of bacon (cut into 1″ pieces)1 cup low fat sour cream8 tbsp. butter2 2/3 low fat 1 % milkPepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)Scallions (thinly sliced for garnish)Shredded 2 % Milk Cheddar CheesePeel, rinse and dice the potatoes into small cubes and add them to […]
Gross, gross, gross and more gross. We are talking about blowing your nose at the dinner table in a restaurant. If you’re at home, different story, go by your own rules. Recently, we went out with a friend and this is when we began questioning the etiquette behind having to blow your nose while dining […]
Cuba Libre2 oz. light rumJuice of 1 medium fresh lime6 oz. colaAdd the rum and juice of the lime into a cocktail shaker over ice; shake well and strain into a Collins glass; top with cola and give a slight stir. Serve with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.*Johnna’s tip: We are […]
Happy Monday!! If you’re from New Orleans, now is a good time to be home sick. With the Saints taking the Super Bowl 2010 and Mardi Gras wrapping up last Tuesday, New Orleans has been having the party of a lifetime over the past couple of weeks. Wish we could have been there and if […]
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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