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.
Our knowledge of football is limited except when it comes to the Super Bowl. When we think Super Bowl, we think endless food and beverages…fun times! Since we could barely rattle off the two teams who are in the Super Bowl 2010, we were in need of some helpful hints and that’s where Hello Cupcake […]
Out and About:>>>Tax season is here and your either depressed or happily collecting a nice check. Either way, Zola is doing its part in easing the stress of tax season by offering a tax relief meal for Washingtonians. On April 15, 2010, patrons who visit Zola for lunch or dinner @ its bar can get […]
Boom, Boom, Boom! The first time I heard about Patty Boom Boom coming to DC I thought “heavy”. It’s something about Boom Boom that makes me think heavy. Ironically, nothing about Patty Boom Boom is heavy. The atmosphere is easy, chill and lightens the pressure of the usual dance scene…you know the types: require shoes […]
The Big V-Day. Yup, that’s next week. You either love or hate Valentine’s Day and if you love it you’re uber excited about making those reservations. If you hate it, you’re either walking around like the Grinch that stole Christmas or your planning an anti-Valentine’s Day gathering. Or you’re just plain oblivious. We just hope […]
Soft, Cheesy Polenta2 cups chicken broth2 cups water1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal2 tbsp. butter2/3 grated Parmesan cheese1/4 tbsp. ground pepperHeat the chicken broth and water to a boil over high heat. Slowly pour in the cornmeal, stirring with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low; cook, stirring until polenta is extremely thick and the […]
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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