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.
Swazi-Fired Sandwich Spread 1 cup mayonnaise (use 2 cups for less heat!)1 tsp. SWAZI FIRE SAUCE Mix together thoroughly. Spread!*Johnna’s tip: Swazi Fire Sauce is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo spicy. Please be careful when handling it because it can burn your eyes in the worst way (*We speak from experience….) But for those of you who like food […]
Pomojito1 oz. POM Cherry 100% juice1 1/2 oz. light rum1/2 oz. fresh lime juice3/4 oz. simple syrup (equal parts sugar and cold water dissolved together)Soda4 mint leavesMint sprig for garnish In the bottom of a double old-fashioned glass bruise the 4 mint leaves with the fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Add crushed ice then […]
JKGF welcomes another food blog to the area, “All We Can Eat”. All We Can Eat is the brainchild of The Washington Post’s food section staff writers and will be providing food updates, recipes and trends that are featured in the paper every Wednesday. All We Can Eat is the second food blog from www.washingtonpost.com […]
Swine flu news has been buzzing all around us over the last week with new cases popping up everyday and deaths on the rise. Now that we are hearing so much about this virus, everyone wants to know what is it? Where does it come from?? Swine flu refers to influenza caused by any strain […]
Pecan Pie9″ pie crust3 large eggs1 cup corn syrup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 stick butter (melted)1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup pecan halvesPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pie crust and fit to 9″ plate. In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs until blended. Beat in the corn syrup, brown syrup, butter and vanilla. […]
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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