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.
FaLaLaLaLaLaLaLa! ‘Tis the season of…giving. This season the District will be more on the receiving end. To start with BGR in conjunction with DC Central Kitchen kicks off One for One this December. One for One is the new way to give: for every burger sold, BGR will donate one burger to DC Central Kitchen. […]
P.F. Chang’s Terra Cotta Warrior Smash 1.5 oz. Hennessy VS3 Lemon Quarters1 oz. Simple Syrup3 Mint LeavesPinch of Chinese 5-SpiceSoda Water (*to top off with)Muddle lemon quarters, simple syrup, mint leaves and Chinese 5-spice. Add the Hennessy and shake with ice. Strain into a bucket glass with fresh ice. Top with soda. Garnish with Mint […]
“Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” Well the weather in the District is not frightening just yet, but it is cold enough to have an excuse to visit a happy hour that is […]
1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes (drained) 1/4 cup butter (sliced into pieces) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. imitation vanilla 1 dash of ground cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups marshmallows Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add the sweet potatoes to a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! JKGF wishes you and yours a wonderful Turkey Day. Picture source
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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