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.
Simple, coffee, wireless. Doesn’t it feel good to go to spot that offers all three sometimes?? When looking for a good place to eat, spending large sums of money or going to some hole in the wall that’s been the neighborhood favorite for years come to mind. It never seems to be the in between […]
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup olive oil In a jar or resealable dish, add all ingredients and shake together until combined throughout. Pour on top of desired lettuce. Serve. *Johnna’s tip: With the price of many things in the grocery store constantly increasing, […]
It’s amazing how you can go from the chaos that is Chinatown D.C. into the most serene setting by just crossing one bridge. That’s the thoughts that crossed our minds as we entered the Commonwealth of Virginia to taste the creations of Evening Star Cafe’s Executive Chef, Will Artley. Now typically we would just float […]
6 hard-boiled eggs (*Peeled and finely chopped) 3 tbsp. light mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. relish Pepper (to taste) 6 slices of multi grain bread Mix together the eggs and mayonnaise (1 tbsp. at a time); then add in the mustard, relish and pepper and combine. Spoon egg salad mixture onto the bread […]
Rum Runner1 1/2 oz. White Rum1 oz. Blackberry Brandy4 oz. cranberry juice4 oz. orange Juice4 oz. pineapple juiceIceCombine all ingredients in cocktail shaker; shake well; strain into cocktail glass and Enjoy!*Johnna’s tip: If rum is your thing, then this is your drink. You can add in more rum if you like (*Malibu is a good […]
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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