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.
Don’t forget to RSVP for the launch of Lima Restaurant & Lounge Happy Hour in conjunction with Bisnow.The Details: Tonight from 5-6 pm will be a FREE OPEN BAR (*Notice how we highlight the free part…;-) and light hors d’oeuvres. No Cover (*But you have to RSVP) and it’s all happening @ 1401 K st., […]
Going green, we love it! Kudos to Founding Farmers who will become the first Certified restaurant in the District and the first LEED (*Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold full-service, upscale-casual restaurant in the U.S. Good stuff Founding Farmers😉 LEED is the USGBC’s (*U.S. Green Building Council) rating system for designing and constructing the […]
Art and Food go together like Pepperoni on Pizza…they work well when put in the same space;-) Lucky for the good folks of Washington (*and tourists who will be in the area…), art and food will be coming together @ the Lunchtime Panel Discussion: Collecting Drawing. This will be a panel discussion on collecting, coveting, […]
Sage Grilled Veal Loins1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup fresh sage leaves4 tbsp. garlic (minced)1 cup beef brothSalt (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 to a boil; reduce […]
White Grape Sangria4 cups white grape juice1 cup pink grapefruit juice1 tbsp. lime juice1 bottle Club Soda (750 ml)Assorted frozen berriesIn a pitcher, combine the white grape juice, pink grapefruit juice and lime juices; refrigerate until ready for serving. When ready to serve add mixture to a serving (punch) bowl over the frozen berries 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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