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.
.jpg "Drinks on Me: Apricot Slush (Non-Alcoholic)")
Apricot Slush1 cup low fat Milk1/2 cup canned apricots (drained)1 cup iceIn a blender, combine ingredients over ice; cover and blend until smooth. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: On a diet or trying to shed a few pounds? Apricots are your friend during this time. They are a great source of Vitamin A, C, E, potassium, iron and […]
Simple Chalupa’s6 tortillas1 (14 oz.) black beans6 oz. shredded cheddar cheeseLettuce (grated)1 1/2 cup salsa1 (14 oz.) tomato chunks (drained)Set the oven temperature to Warm (*or Low depending on your oven); heat the tortillas in the Warm oven. On a cookie sheet, lay the tortillas flat and top with the beans, then tomato, lettuce, salsa […]
Key Lime Pie Martini1 shot vanilla vodka1 shot simple syrup1 shot pineapple juice1 shot lime juice (freshly squeezed)IceGraham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)Rim a chilled cocktail glass with graham cracker crumbs. In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over the ice; shake well. Strain ingredients into the rimmed cocktail glass. Enjoy!*Johnna’s tip: Don’t know how to […]
1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves 4 tbsp. garlic (minced) 1 cup beef broth Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) 4 veal loins (Cut 1″ thick) In a pan, combine the oil, sage and garlic; simmer for 30-35 minutes; strain out the solids and set aside. In a pot, bring the broth […]
Taxes are due! If you haven’t already made your way to the Post Office to send those tax forms or filed online, today is the final day (*aka: TAX DAY). In light of how this is not the most delightful time of the year for many, the Going Out Gurus Fritz and Julia have pulled […]
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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