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.
With the weather getting consistently warmer (*Well this week hasn’t been that consistent for the District…), the time is nearing for those summer plans. These economic conditions have limited the usual summer vacays everyone plans for the summer in hopes of getting out of the city. Luckily, the District might not be such a bad […]
When’s the last time you’ve been to Glover Park?? No, have you ever been to Glover Park to hangout?? Well, tonight is your chance to take a trip over in the neighborhood. It’s going on @ Gin & Tonic starting @ 8 pm (*Now that’s a new one…when’s the last time there was something going […]
Garlic Infused Mashed Potatoes1 lb. Yukon Gold Potatoes1 tbsp. garlic (minced)1 tbsp. olive oil1/2 cup sour cream2 tbsp. butter1/8 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. black pepper1 tbsp. fresh chivesPeel and cut potatoes into even pieces; add to a pot full of boiling lightly salted water; reduce heat to a simmer until potatoes are cooked and softened about […]
Screwdriver2 parts vodkaOrange juiceSlice of an orange Crushed iceIn a glass, add the crushed ice; pour in the vodka and top with the orange juice; give a slight stir and garnish with orange. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Sounds like your everyday vodka and OJ?? Yeah it is but like every other cocktail, it must have a name. […]
Cinco de Mayo. Ironically, Cinco de Mayo is not “an obligatory federal holiday” in Mexico, but rather a holiday that can be observed voluntarily. It is celebrated regionally, primarily in the state of Puebla. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the […]
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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