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.
$1 Burgers @ Z Burger! If you can brave the windy snow (*aka “the blizzard of 2010”) in the District today to make it over to the Tenleytown neighborhood, Z Burger is making it worth the trip. Just use the keyword “SnoBurger” at the register and learn about all the burger options (*It’s really no […]
Last week, we alerted you to Meat Week, which was basically an excuse for all the true meat eaters to get together and indulge in all things meat @ various area restaurants. This week we were alerted to something even better: DC Meat-Free Week! Now we love our meat, but when it comes to veggies […]
On Thursday, February 11th, Food & Friends needs 20 volunteers to deliver meals, especially those with 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Those without cars would be very much appreciated in the kitchen, and it would be great if they could come between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Volunteers may sign up at chenderson@foodandfriends.org. This information is also available […]
The snow has us feeling cabin fever and based on our own self-diagnosis, we think we have seasonal depression…this weather is madness! But after the storm, the sun will shine and there will be activities galore for Washingtonians to partake in throughout the area. We have a small list started and wanted to share…we like […]
Shepherd’s Pie 1 1/2 lbs. chuck roast1 cup carrots (*cut into bite size pieces)1 cup frozen peas3 cup mashed potatoes1 pinch dried thyme3 cloves minced garlic2 cup beef stocksalt and pepper to taste2 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. flour In a medium size roasting pan, roast the beef at 300 degrees F for 6-8 hours. Remove […]
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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