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.
1 Bag SmartPop Kettle Korn popcorn 1 sprig rosemary Olive oil (*Should be enough to cover the bottom of the pan) 1/4 cup melted butter Salt In a pan, add the oil and butter; add in rosemary. Heat mixture about 5 minutes until it simmers and infuses the oil; remove the sprig after it is […]
2 flights, 14,000 miles and a man that picked his nose in the airplane seat beside us to give you this review. We love you. This weeks pick comes from none other than South Africa (*You didn’t think we’d travel half way around the world and not come back with a review, did you??). The […]
We all scream for ice cream! Well frozen yogurt in this case…Sweetgreen has made JKGF proud. It will be making its rounds in the city with the Sweetflow Mobile, which is a mini bus/van that will be traveling around the city selling fat-free frozen yogurt and various fruit toppings in multiple locations. You can get […]
Nathan’s says goodbye to the Georgetown neighborhood this weekend. On Sunday, Nathan’s will shut it’s doors for good. The restaurant was, unfortunately, given the alternative to pay $22,000 by today (Thursday) or close, they chose the latter. Located at the intersection of M st. and Wisconsin Avenue, Nathan’s was at the center of all the […]
Last night we took on one of the most interesting dining experiences that JKGF has encountered since its inception. Going in, this would have been the first dining experience where we did not know what to expect. We decided we would go in with an open mind and from the information that we did receive […]
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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