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.
Two Giveaways Going On Right Now: >Remember we told you about the Sugarloaf Festival going on this month?? If not, check it here. We still have tickets available, please shoot us an email if you’re interested in checking it out. >The Original Country Bob’s Sauce coupons- We have coupons available for our readers to recieve […]
Happy Monday!! We love a holiday week and this week rings in Veteran’s Day. Veteran’s Day calls for drinks! (*We find any reason to celebrate;-) This week our Happy Hour spotlight is on Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar. Bistrot has amazing wine deals during the week: >Wines by the glass are half price Wednesday to […]
Thursday Randomness: >Kebabs from Beirut. Now instead of traveling half-way across the world, Washingtonians will be able to enjoy authentic kebabs from Beirut-based Kababji Grill. Kababji is set to open later this month with this being its first U.S. restaurant. The restaurant will be @ 1351 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. in the same building […]
Kale with Bacon and Asiago1 lb. kale1 lb. bacon1/2 cup minced onion1/2 cup thinly sliced Asiago cheeseWash and chop the kale. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook slowly in a skillet. When the bacon is crisp, remove it but leave the fat in the pan. Add the chopped onions to the pan and […]
‘Tis the season to carve pumpkins. Somewhere around the end of September/early October until late November is the season of the pumpkin. We thought pumpkin carving was reserved for Halloween but apparently this season runs all the way up until the last slice of pumpkin pie is gone on Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the […]
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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