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.
Free food! Free is a term rarely heard these days…especially outside the District. California Tortilla is changing that this Thursday. On Thursday, Cal Tort will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with FREE Turkey Chili Day being offered @ all of its locations. The Low Down: All customers who make a purchase will receive a free 4 […]
1 garlic clove (smashed) 4 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 (12 oz.) Yuengling beer 1/4 (12 oz.) Yuengling beer 3/4 tsp. Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Assorted Dippers (*We suggest sauteed mushrooms, steamed broccoli, toasted french bread w/ homemade herb […]
Happy Hour for a good cause. Each Monday we bring you “Happy Monday” which is a post dedicated to all the great happy hours. This week our HM post focuses on “Cocktails for a Cure”. In an effort to raise money for a cure to fight HIV, Kimpton Restaurants (*You know them…the Topaz, Helix and […]
2 cups water 1 bouillon cube 2 eggs 1 tsp. Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce 1/4 tsp. Country Bob’s Seasoning Salt Bring the water with the bouillon cube to a boil in a medium saucepan. Beat the eggs with the All Purpose Sauce and Seasoning Salt in a small bowl. Stir the hot bouillon with […]
D.C.’s a small city in comparison to a lot of other major cities so when we get something new, everybody knows about it. This fall, the city ushered in a few new places that are climbing the foodie charts. JKGF felt it was our duty to let our readers in on what is new to […]
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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