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.
In and around the District…: >After leaving Columbia Firehouse, Orlando Hitzig is getting cozy in his new restaurant home, Creme Cafe. Hitzig said that his time off was “a long vacation I didn’t want to take” after being let go after only a month at Columbia Firehouse (*That is bizarre, he didn’t even get […]
Pineapple Grand Marnier Margarita1 oz. Grand Marnier2 oz. Tequila3/4 oz. fresh lime juice1 1/2 oz. pineapple juiceIceCherry (for garnish)In a tall glass add the Grand Marnier, Tequila, lime juice and pineapple juice over ice; stir to combine. Garnish with cherry and serve.*Johnna’s tip: It’s getting cold outside and we need something to keep us warm…that’s […]
Check it: >Free Wine Tasting @ Bistrot Lepic– When we heard they would be serving up Free Champagne tonight, our ears definitely perked up. Free wine is pretty common in the District, somebody’s always got something new for you to taste but champagne does not come around very often. Nonetheless, Bistrot offers up Free wine […]
Cell phones. The bane of the dinner parties existence. Cell phones have become such a integral part of our culture today that it almost seems as if we never lived without them. This, however, is not true! Did you know that just 10 years ago, like 1 in 10 people actually owned a cell phone?? […]
1 lb. asparagus 1/2 lb. thin spaghetti 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth 4 oz. goat cheese 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) In a large pan, boil lightly salted water over high heat. Clean and […]
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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