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.
>>>Bond 45 is open. Recently, we attended a media dinner @ the new National Harbor restaurant and left with one thing on our brain…chocolate mousse. If you read JKGF regularly, you know how we feel about sweet stuff (*usually not our cup of tea…) but this restaurant has a catchy presentation that makes you eat […]
To ask or not to ask?? When we started writing this blog, we wanted readers. We wanted to share our love of food with any and everyone who would listen, which was about eight people. We received some much needed advice from our gal pals @ Plastic Pundit (*Unfortunately, they had to end their site). […]
Quick and Easy Tomato Sauce2 cans crushed tomatoes1 tsp. red pepper flakes2 cloves of garlic (minced)1 tsp. black pepper1 tbsp. olive oil2 sprigs of thyme1 tbsp. kosher salt (*or to taste)Add all ingredients to a medium to large pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes on Low-Medium heat until bubbling. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: We love when friends […]
Out and About:>New cookbook, new exhibit- Chef Michel Richard (*Owner of Citronelle and Central) has a new cookbook on the stands and a new menu created for the Garden Cafe Francais at the National Gallery of Art. Chef Richards new cookbook, Happy in the Kitchen, features various recipes, tips in the kitchen and small blurbs […]
Happy Monday!! Another work week, another week of snow, another week of…drinks;-) Happy hour gives you yet another reason to smile when your job is getting on your nerves, you have a stressful workload and everything just seems to be going in the opposite direction. This weeks Happy Monday turns to Social of Columbia Heights. […]
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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