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.
Goblins and Bloody Tales is what will make up this weekend. It’s that time of year to dress out of character and wear that wig you’ve been dying to try but never had the nerve to pull it out during normal business hours. Z Burger is helping you kick things off this weekend with a […]
Top Five Wednesdays: To keep the week interesting on Hump Day, we decided giving you a “Top Five” list would be fun. Each Wednesday we will showcase the “Top Five” something i.e. top five burger joints in D.C., top five places to get a good meal with out-of-town guests, etc. This week we kick things […]
1 package (16 oz.) linguine 2 (16 oz.) jars Alfredo sauce (*Suggestion: Classico or Bertolli) 1 (10 oz.) package frozen whole leaf spinach or 2 (10 oz.) bags fresh spinach (cooked and drained) 1 (8 oz.) package of fresh baby Bella mushrooms 1 medium onion (finely diced) 1 garlic clove (finely diced) 1 lb. boneless, […]
“Everyday a Star is Born!” Well, here in the District everyday a restaurant is born. For us to be some pretty health conscience people, we sure do love to eat all that is good…and sometimes bad. Well, during the month of October, we are ushering in two newbies to the D.C. restaurant scene with many […]
Etiquette Tip Tuesday. Our newest topic hopes to inspire, change or at least raise a brow as to the right things to do when dealing with food in all settings. After chatting with some friends, they suggested that we add this to our daily roster because people are losing good table manners, sanitation standards 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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