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.
Onion Dip From Scratch 2 tbsp. olive oil1 1/2 cups onions (diced)1/4 tsp. kosher salt1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. ground white pepper1/2 tsp. kosher salt In a saute pan over medium heat add oil, heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 […]
Fab Five Wednesday!! So we are under the weather about the weather: why should it ever be this cold?! We love all the seasons of the year but as we progress in age, we realize the winter is becoming our least favorite of the four. With temperatures peaking at 30 degrees F, it’s no wonder […]
We thought this was ancient history until this past holiday season: Do people still smack when their eating their food? Do people still talk with their mouth full of food?? Apparently they do. This is an age old rule that most parents reprimand their children for at a young age: Don’t talk with your mouth […]
Happy New Year!! Yup, the new year is officially here and it’s time to get back to the routine. The first Happy Monday of the new decade comes from Wok and Roll Restaurant. Tucked in between 6th and 7th on H st., Wok and Roll is well known throughout the District for its cheap and […]
Raspberry-Apple Danish Spread1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese (softened)1 apple (chopped)2 tbsp. seedless raspberry jam1/3 cup granolaRitz Brown Sugar Cinnamon CrackersPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the cheese onto the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Combine the apples and jam and spread over the cheese. Top with the granola. Bake for 20 […]
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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