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.
You know at JKGF, we find it is our civic duty to let our readers know about all the newbies to the food world and we have yet another new food obsession that’s on the market: Pineapple Jerky. Now you’re probably thinking the same thoughts we had when we first heard about this… “Beef jerky […]
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes1/8 cup white sugar (*Or you can use up to 1/4 cup sugar, if desired)1/4 cup butter2 tsp. dried oregano1/4 tbsp. fresh basilSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Dash of garlic powderDash of onion saltStir together the tomato sauce, tomatoes, butter and sugar. Add in […]
Chocolate Delight Milkshake1/2 cup vanilla ice cream3/4 cup milk3 tbsp. chocolate syrup1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. sugarIn a blender, combine/blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: After watching yet another one of those shows on the Food Network that shows you all the delicious food you can’t get to at the moment (*Milkshakes were the […]
1. Remember about a month ago, we mentioned to you there was going to be an opening for a spot called Eatonville?? Well, that day has finally come and the doors will officially open on Friday, May 15, 2009. The menu boasts classic, healthy southern cooking “without compromising the taste”. This venture comes from the […]
Italian Meatballs1 lb. ground turkey1/2 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 onion (grated)1 tbsp. minced garlicSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Combine all ingredients together (*JKGF uses the folding technique which is folding all the ingredients into the ground turkey.). Shape the meatballs into the desired size and place in a broiler dish; broil until browned […]
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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