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.
Rainbow Tomato Bruschetta (*As seen in the movie, Julie & Julia) 1 short crusty baguette (Cut lengthwise)16 oz. multi-colored cherry tomatoes (seeded and chopped)Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 cloves garlic (peeled and halved)Kosher Salt (to taste)Freshly Ground Pepper (to taste)20-30 leaves freshly chopped basil In a medium-sized bowl, toss together the tomatoes with 1 tbsp. olive […]
Don’t know if we can call this a happy hour or a happy week. Bourbon Steak is celebrating its one year anniversary this week with $10 bar bites and we are pleased with what they are putting on the menu. Chef Michael Mina has rolled out the red food carpet with lobster corn dogs, boneless […]
Thanks to our guest blogger, Mary, for this Thursday’s post. Not only is it informative, it is just in time for our New Years Resolution: Healthier Living! (*Not that this changes on any New Years but somewhere during the year we seem to revert back to unhealthier living, 2010 will be different…we promise.) “Essential Herbs […]
There are always two sides to every story…wait, that’s three sides: Your side, the other side and the truth. On Tuesday, we posted about the sustainability controversy involving local restaurant, Founding Farmers. We failed to pick up both sides and are glad we were able to touch base with Founding Farmers to get their side […]
Johnna’s Pick of the Week’s are getting tough. It has become hard for us to find a restaurant that leaves a lasting impression on our palate. It’s funny because the only meals that seem to be leaving us with a longing for our next visit have been lunch spots. Over the past few weeks we […]
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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