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.
Congrats to our Publishers!! Foodbuzz (a global online food community of about 2,000 food bloggers) just officially passed the 2,000 Featured Publisher food bloggers mark and is now the 3rd largest food property online! JKGF readers, please help us in Congratulating Foodbuzz on this awesome accomplishment as they help to keep the JKGF site lights […]
Wine all around…Tonight, April 27 from 7 pm-9 pm, Tesoro will be hosting its first Wine Pairing Dinner which will include a five course and five paired wine dinner. Chef Bonanni will be showcasing the restaurants use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and Enrico DeRosa will offer his wine expertise in enhancing Chef Bonanni’s dishes. Make […]
A recent article done by the Washingtonian.com reinforced why we love the D.C. food community;-) “A Guide to Half-Price-Wine Nights in Washington” provides a comprehensive list of local restaurants who are offering discounted wine on various nights of the week. Monday’s (Today People!) are the best nights it looks like with Black Market Bistro, Chef […]
Tuna Salad2 cans white albacore tuna1 tbsp. sweet relish2 tbsp. MayonnaiseHoney mustard (to taste)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Drain cans of tuna. In a bowl, combine the relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the tuna to the mixture and mix well. Chill for 2-4 hours and Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Now as much as we love a […]
Party Fruit Punch1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice2 qts. ginger ale1 (10 oz.) package frozen strawberriesFollow the instructions on the cans for mixing the juices. Add in the pineapple juice and stir in the strawberries. When ready to serve top with ginger ale. Serve.*Johnna’s […]
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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