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.
Warm Spiked Apple Cider2 cups fresh apple cider4 cinnamon sticks2 cloves1-1/2 cups white rum2 cinnamon sticks (for garnish) Heat apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves and rum and stir occasionally. When cider is heated, remove cinnamon sticks and cloves with a slotted spoon. Pour cider into mugs and add […]
New Giveaway!! What can you win?? A $10 gift card for HomeMade Pizza CompanyWhat do you have to do to get it?? The first five people to contribute their favorite winter pizza combos get the prize! What triggered this??We told you this was going to happen…HomeMade Pizza Company is taking over the District pizza scene. […]
Deal! We found this one on a seat at the library (*Translation: DC Metro car) and had to share. Clyde’s has Alaska Snow Crab legs for $15.95! Talk about staying recession free. For $15.95, you get the crab legs, coleslaw, french fries and lemon butter. Sounds like a plan for us. Any other time we […]
This and that:>We thought the District was hip to creativity with the opening of Crepes on the Walk but after hearing about Slappy Cakes in Portland, Oregon, we know we have some catching up to do. Not that many Washingtonian’s are making frequent trips to Portland, but if you ever are out there, this spot […]
Easy No-Fat Yogurt Sauce1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. sea salt1/2 cup no-fat plain yogurt1 tsp. olive oilIn a small bowl, mash together the garlic and salt to form a paste. Stir in the yogurt and oil. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Remove and serve.*Johnna’s tip: Where there’s a will, there’s […]
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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