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.
Meat Week started today! Why are we excited?? This is the week we have been waiting for…doesn’t every other food get a celebration?! Well now it’s for that tasty BBQ we all love to lick from our fingers. This week (*if you are an avid meat eater) visit one or more of the various locations […]
Shrimp Creole1 1/2 lbs. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 green bell pepper (cubed)1 sweet onion (cubed)4 ribs of celery (cut into bit size peices)2 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes 2 bay leaves2 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 tbsp. garlic (chopped)4 cup white rice (cooked)2 tbsp. olive oil1 tbsp. cayenne pepperHeat olive oil in a large […]
While on the phone with the boyfriend last night, the conversation turned to the big V-day plans. This year New Orleans seems to be on the radar for our destination on Lovers Day (*Translation: Valentine’s Day). Yum to New Orleans! This gives us even more motivation in the gym knowing we are going to a […]
In the foodie news:~Evo Bistro has expanded. The additions include an expanded bar, a private tasting room that can be reserved for smaller dinner parties, and a wall of wines. The restaurant now holds 65 people and is available to host private events. Evo is most commonly known for its Enomatic System which is a […]
As we get older, dining out with groups is somewhat of a different experience than when we were in college. In college, you ordered what you could pay for and that was that. Now it seems you order what you want to eat and the bill is just evenly divided at the end of 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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