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.
Guess who’s coming to dinner?? Man v. Food!!!!!! Ok, so we are uber (*Translation: Super) excited about this because Adam Richman is one of our favorite food personalities who takes on the most arduous foodie challenges. We’ve seen him eat everything from a 13 lb. pizza to mounds and mounds of raw oysters…he is truly […]
1 packet Old Bay Salmon Cake Mix 1 (14 3/4 oz.) can Salmon (drained and flaked, boneless) or 1 lb. fresh salmon (cooked) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. chopped green onions/scallions In a large bowl, combine the mix and mayonnaise. Add in the salmon and toss gently until well mixed. Shape into 6 patties. Add […]
Go on vacation for a week from the District and it seems like an eternity. We return today only to find that there are a host of new things in the District to see, do and of course, eat. For starters, New Heights has a new $38 prix-fixe menu ($60 with wine pairings) which includes […]
Black Bean Dip15 oz. canned black beans (rinsed and drained)1 cup fresh cilantro leaves loosely packed1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt1 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp. table saltAdd all ingredients to a food processor and blend until desired consistency. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Weight Watchers has some […]
With a view like this, who really cares how the food tastes??? Well, we do, but the view could definitely distract you while gazing the tapa-style menu. POV is the new, hot spot to the District and has become the see or be seen venue for a Friday or Saturday night. The new District fetish […]
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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