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.
New to the family. Columbia Firehouse is now open (*as of July 20, 2009). The Neighborhood Restaurant Group has made another addition to the Alexandria Old Town neighborhood. This dining experience will offer a casual American Bistro style menu featuring modern comfort food, small plates and sandwiches. The 120-seat downstairs dining room will be serving […]
Frank Morales is leaving Rustico, which is a member of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group (*Evening Star Cafe, Vermilion, etc…). Morales will be opening Birch and Barley Restaurant and Bar on 14th st. (*details on the opening coming soon.). Best of luck to Morales and we can’t wait to welcome Birch and Barley!
Today we are feeling up to eating outside, that is, once the sun goes down. There’s nothing like a summer breeze complimented by some cosmos and crispy calamari. Today’s Pick of the Week comes from various restaurants where you can do just that: enjoy the breeze and eat good food. We compiled a list of […]
By now you know that MTV’s Real World is making its rounds in the District. Another season of wild partying, tearful breakups to makeups and of course, a good fight or two…all in the nations capitol. It’s no surprise that Georgetown would be a focal point for some of the partying that will take place. […]
2 lb. Jumbo Blue Claw Crab Meat 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. ground mustard 3 egg yolks 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp. breadcrumbs Preheat broiler to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients except for the crab […]
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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