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.
Crustless New York Cheesecake*4 eggs2 pkg. 7 1/2 oz. each farmers cheese (cubed)2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese (cubed)2 cups sour cream2 cups sugar1/2 cup flour1/2 cup melted butter2 tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. vanillaPreheat oven to 325 degrees (*We learned this is what is called a “cold oven”). Blend together all ingredients in two […]
We love it when our rants and raves make it to another publication. Yaay for people reading our stuff! It’s been long overdue but we wanted to share our guest post that was featured on CheapOair.com. CheapOair really liked our post about Charleston and since their site focuses on travel, our Travel Edition post for […]
Happy Monday!! We usually stray away from restaurants that are chains, but we’ll make an exception here (*primarily because this restaurant is not really a chain outside the DC area…). While clicking through our incoming emails, we came across a promo for Chef Geoff’s participation in Bethesda Chevy Chase restaurant week (*Hope you’re participating and […]
Soup Joumou1 lb. corned beef or beef stew meat water 1 1/2 lbs. pumpkin (peeled & diced) 2 turnips (diced) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 sprig parsley 1 sprig thyme 3 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 cup milk 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp. butter 3/4 cup rice, washed (uncooked, not instant) salt 3/4 tsp. pepper […]
Surprise, Surprise. Those were the words ringing in our heads as we ate at Ardeo/Bardeo. Funny we have passed these two spots a zillion times and never once ventured in to see and taste. The new question is why did we wait so long?? Ardeo/Bardeo are the sister restaurants that stand side by side on […]
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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