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.
Mango Punch1 oz cherry juice1/3 cup mango juice 1/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup pineapple juice IceCombine all ingredients; shake well. Pour into a glass over ice. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Mango’s are the ultimate summer fruit. They work perfectly in most party punches and daiquiris. Garnish with an orange peel or a pineapple slice. Picture source: http://www.d-juiceman.com/1161990.html […]
Small and personal. Those were our thoughts upon entering the uptown eatery, Mojo, located in Harlem’s 119 and St. Nick neighborhood. The place is not equipped for a large party nor is it kid-friendly. It is the place where you meet up with a few of your girlfriends or take a date before a night […]
Don’t have a passport yet?? You’re not totally out of luck thanks to Passport DC which is allowing visitors to explore the District’s numerous embassies. From April 30-May 9, 2009, you can visit over 30 embassies for authentic music, dance, crafts and cuisine. The Embassy Open House will be held May 2, 2009.The Low Down: […]
Super Yummy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies1 stick unsalted butter (salted ok, just add like 1/4 of the salt required)3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark ok)3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract (Suggestion: A generous teaspoon)1 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (Do about 9 oz. of semisweet chips and 3 oz. of milk chocolate […]
Kamikaze1 oz. Vodka1 oz. Triple Sec1 oz. lime juiceIceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over ice; shake well. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy!*Johnna’s tip: We are here to please:-) Yesterday one of our readers requested a kamikaze recipe hence the Kamikaze is the drink recipe of the day. Drink responsibly! Picture source: […]
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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