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.
This weeks post comes from the creator of Diary of a Mad Blacktress, Naomi, who recently took a visit down under, check out this burger joint all the way from New Zealand: I landed in Queenstown, on the south island of New Zealand on April 7 after 8 hours of driving. Known as the place […]
*Congrats to all those who competed in the JKGF Giveaway for $10 HomeMade Pizza Co. gift cards!! The competition was tough but we were able to narrow it down to 5 winners and the grill combinations are fantastic…we can taste them now…Stay tuned because we will be having more giveaways soon;-) Thanks for reading and […]
President Obama learns some grill techniques: Last week (*Really the week before last…we know, we’re late…), President Barack Obama hosted a cookout on the front lawn for young men to highlight the importance of fatherhood and mentorship to their families and communities. Chef Bobby Flay was on the scene to provide President Obama with grilling […]
Tis’ the season to be…vegetarian. The District has taken a sprint in the Vegetarian menu options and many restaurants are realizing not everybody wants a big hunk of meat to be the base of a great meal. There are options out the wazoo for patrons to enjoy a seasonal, flavorful meal without having to simply […]
2 lb. ground beef Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce 4 well-drained canned pineapple slices 4 slices Cheddar cheese Divide the ground beef into 4 portions and shape each into a patty. Grill over hot coals until cooked on one side. Turn the patties over. Spread with the desired amount of the All Purpose Sauce 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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