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.
Golden Dawn 3/4 oz. gin3/4 oz. Calvados3/4 oz. apricot brandy3/4 oz. mango juiceIceGrenadine (Dash)Combine first four ingredients over ice; strain into a serving glass and slowly add in a dash of grenadine. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: We had never ordered one of these, but we figured it is a sure shot way to get some strong alcohol […]
Pasta on the Go. No, Good pasta on the Go. That is the best way to describe what you’ll find coming out of Vapiano’s. Vapiano’s is the place you go if you want pasta, pizza and a bar. It is fast and pretty much self-service. Here’s how the process works: As soon as you enter, […]
Sweets and treats. Tonight the focal point will not only be on the fashion streaming down the runway, it will be accompanied by chocolate. 15 local chefs have created chocolate couture for the runway and there will be tastings and chocolate sculptures for patrons to indulge themselves. It’s all for a good cause, however: The […]
Creamed Spinach 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 cup milk2 boxes (16-24 oz.) frozen spinachSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)dash nutmegMelt butter in top of double boiler over low direct heat. Blend in flour until smooth. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add spinach. Cover and cook over […]
Rose Twist 1 part Grenadine1 part Roses Lime mixer1 part simply syrup3 parts waterSpriteIceCombine all ingredients together except Sprite over ice and shake well. Pour into a glass and top with Sprite. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Enjoy with a few burgers you throw on the grill or just to unwind after a long day without the alcohol;-) […]
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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