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 package vegetable soup mix 1 (8 oz.) package low fat cream cheese (softened) 2 tbsp. low fat sour cream Combine all ingredients until blended and smooth. Serve. *Johnna’s tip: We took the easy way out today, vacation time is over and we are still easing out of our super relaxed mode. This is the […]
1 cup ketchup 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. Swazi Fire Sauce 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Mix all ingredients together. Serve. *Johnna’s tip: Be very careful with this sauce! Swazi Fire Sauce is pretty spicy and almost burned someones eyes out after handling this sauce and touching the eyes (*Trust us, […]
2 lb. cream cheese (softened) 1 lb. butter (softened) 11 oz. goat cheese (softened) Roasted Garlic (to taste) Rosemary (to taste) Thyme (to taste) Parsley (to taste) Chives (to taste) Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) In a food processor, add in the cream cheese, butter and goat cheese; process until soft, smooth and incorporated; […]
Before this weekend, we could not understand the hype surrounding Rosa Mexicano. That is, until, we came face to face with the National Harbor’s Rosa Mexicano. The setting is beautiful with patio style chairs lining the outdoor dining area and a cool, fresh view of the Potomac as you sip Tequila. The inside decor isn’t […]
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese (softened) 3 tbsp. milk 2 green onions (finely chopped) 2 tbsp. prepared horseradish 2 (6 oz.) cans crabmeat (drained and flaked) 1 tbsp. capers (finely chopped) In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, milk, green onions and horseradish; gradually mix in crabmeat by folding it in. Top with capers. […]
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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