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.
Winter Chili1/2 lb. ground beef suet2 lb. coarsely ground beef3 garlic cloves1 1/2 tbsp. paprika3 tbsp. chili powder1 tbsp. cumin seed1 tbsp. salt1 tsp. white pepper1 1/2 tbsp. diced sweet pepper3 cup waterFry out the suet in a heavy kettle, then add meat and other seasonings. Cook under cover slowly for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. […]
The restaurant scene in the District is booming, everyday there is something new to see or somewhere to be seen. >Michael Landrum (*Ray’s Hell Burger) leads the pack today with his new plans to expand his brand to include a wine bar, a larger space for his burger operation and a burger joint that will […]
Cobb Salad8 slices bacon3 boiled and chopped eggs1 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)3 cups cooked chicken meat (chopped)2 tomatoes (seeded and chopped)3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)1 avocado (peeled, pitted and diced)3 green onions (chopped)1 (8 ounce) bottle Blue Cheese salad dressing Add bacon to a skillet. Cook in 1 to 2 tbsp. oil over medium high […]
Mixed up news:>Sticky situation for Founding Farmers. Looks like the restaurant was promoting a “farm-to-table” menu dedicated to American farmers. The WP (*Translation: Washington Post) food reporter, Jane Black, found large companies actually supply the restaurant’s chicken and beef and that not all of the small farms listed on the menu supplied the restaurant (*ouch […]
Taste your food before seasoning it. This is kind of an insult to the chef if you season before tasting. Really, will it kill you to taste something that is slightly to not at all seasoned? Just one bite. We know what you’re thinking: I already know I want more salt, I always do. Or […]
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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