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.
Tuna Casserole1 Tbsp. butter1/2 cup onion (diced)1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk8 oz. frozen peas1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in water or oil (undrained)1 cup buttered bread crumbs8 ounces packaged wide noodles (cooked al dente)1 tbsp. vegetable oilPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil. In a pan on […]
The Goodnight Kiss4 oz. Champagne1 splash Campari Bitters1 sugar cube1 drop Angostura bittersPut a drop of the Angostura bitters on the sugar cube and add to a flute. Top with Champagne and Campari Bitters. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: Great cocktail for a small get together;-) It is light and a little sweet which is good when you […]
Exquisite. That would be the best way to describe the experience we had when we visited Marcel’s in the District. The past couple of weeks we have been on a quite expensive diet that includes the likes of Equinox and now Marcel’s as the restaurant of choice. It has been well worth it, however, with […]
Allegro Apartments is setting a new standard in the District on the opening day of its new ultra-luxury 297-unit building. From 6 pm-9 pm, Allegro will be hosting a gala with Grey Goose and On Tap culture guide. The seen and be seen will be able to tour the building, enjoy FREE cocktails and music […]
Cream of Asparagus1 lb. fresh asparagus4 cups water4 cups chicken broth3/4 cup heavy creamSour creamFresh dillWash and cut ends of asparagus. Cut the stalks into 1″ pieces and cook in about 1-2 cups water about 15-17 minutes; drain; puree in blender a few tablespoons of broth. Combine the puree and broth in a pot and […]
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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