Author Archive: Johnna

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.

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Z Burger Fast!
[ 1 ] April 23, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Z Burger Fast!

Who said good food couldn’t be fast and with great service?? Society has cast this image of the fast food world as the dark side, the place where you can’t find good, quality cuisine and if you should find it, it will probably ruin your health in some way. JKGF sought to refute these arguments […]

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Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs
[ 0 ] April 23, 2009 |

Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs

Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1 1/2 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 red onion (cut into 8-10 wedges)Cooking sprayPrepare grill for cooking. Thread the shrimp and onion wedges (alternating) onto about 8 skewers. Brush the kabobs with the teriyaki sauce and place them on the grilling rack that is coated with cooking spray. Grill for […]

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Drinks on Me: Cookie Monster (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 23, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Cookie Monster (Alcoholic)

Cookie Monster1 shot Blue Hawaiian schnapps1 shot Pineapple juice2 shots EverclearIceCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice; shake well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: The consistent ingredient in most Cookie Monster drink recipes is Blue Hawaiian schnapps. The other ingredients (*specifically the pineapple juice) can be subbed with Kahlua or even apple juice. Picture source: http://bestbarnone.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=6885 […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Keeping it Green
[ 0 ] April 22, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Keeping it Green

Earth Day Cocktails- Poste Brasserie (*Infamous for the most delicious happy hour fries…) is hosting the Earth Day Garden Party tonight with FREE hors d’oevres. Try the original cocktails they’re creating starting @ 5 p.m. Happy Earth Day!The Where: 555 Eigth St., NW Washington, D.C. (202)783-6060The When: Tonight, April 22, 2009 starting @ 5 p.m.The […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Founding Farmers is Certified Gold
[ 0 ] April 22, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Founding Farmers is Certified Gold

Again, Congrats to Founding Farmers today! For those of you who missed it from last week, JKGF posted about Founding Farmers receiving certification as the first LEED Gold full-service, upscale casual restaurant in the U.S. If you missed the post, here it is (*Circa April 15, 2009…) : Going green, we love it! Kudos to […]

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