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.
Z Burger got a big surprise this weekend. Guess who came to dinner?? Former President Bill Clinton. This is great, good, awesome news for the burger chain that is taking over the fast food scene in the District. He ordered some of our favorites on the menu: a double hamburger with all the fixings (*except […]
Socially acceptable. Columbia Heights just can’t get enough and welcomes yet another establishment to its growing restaurant/lounge roster. We are excited to announce the opening of Social, a restaurant/bar offering shareable menu items and a self indulgence menu. The shareable menu includes goodies such as Poke Stack (*Ahi tuna sashimi dish) and Baby Lamb Lollipops […]
Giveaway! Who likes Bloody Marys??? Well, we want your Bloody Mary recipes, but here’s the catch (*there’s always a catch…;-): We want your best Old Bay Seasoning infused Bloody Mary recipes. The winner of the most creative, twisted recipe for an Old Bay Bloody Mary will receive an awesome gift bag to include…Old Bay goodies, […]
Gin and more gin…ohh and food. That is what crossed our minds as we read about the renovations to New Heights restaurant. Why do we talk about the gin first?? Well the restaurant has revamped itself with a lot of Gin in the mix. The 34-seat space includes a large outdoor patio as well as […]
Chinese buffet at The Source (*Well, not exactly…). Wolfgang Puck has added a new twist to his downtown Asian fusion dining experience. The new addition is a banquet-style tasting menu available Monday through Thursday during regular dinner hours in the upstairs main dining room. It’s inspired by the traditional Chinese custom of friends and family […]
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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